ASTA Advocacy

“One Voice for Travel agents”

ASTA works tirelessly on behalf of our members throughout the country, monitoring legislative proposals, protecting travel agents’ interests in the halls of Congress, and organizing grassroots support on agents’ behalf within state legislatures.

Success on the advocacy front only happens when members like you become involved and committed to our legislative efforts. Your voice does make a difference – and we need your support!

Please click on one of the links below for more information in areas of interest to you.

New ASTA Resources

• ASTA to Reps Johnson and Fortenberry HR4489 Resort Fees Oct 2019 — October 4, 2019
  
  
• ASTA Letter to Reps. Stefanik, Roe and Byrne in Support of HR 4069 (Independent Contractor Harmonization). — August 1, 2019
  
  
• The Value of Travel Advisors — June 19, 2019
  Who uses travel advisors, who wants to use travel agents and how to market to both. ASTA’s Value of Travel agents study surveyed over 8,000 U.S. Travelers and found out who uses travel agents and who does not. But more importantly it found that non-users were interested in using a travel agent.
  
  
• Advocacy Toolkit — June 18, 2019
  How big is the travel agency industry in your state? How much has ASTA saved travel agencies? What is ASTAPAC? These resources answer those questions.
  
  
• Minnesota Call to Action on Sales Tax on Travel Advisors — April 15, 2019
  Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released budget proposal which includes additional taxes on travel advisor services, now is the time for you to take action.
  
  
• ASTA Letter to Sens. Rubio and Scott re: Cuba Travel/Helms-Burton Act — March 29, 2019