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American Society of Travel Advisors Launches Rebranded ‘The Travel Advisor Conference’
November 2023
American Society of Travel Advisors Launches New Career Pathway Training
October 2023
ASTA Partners with Signature Travel Network on Industry Training
September 2023
ASTA Applauds Suppliers Who Make Timely Commission Payments
In Response to Overwhelming Demand: ASTA Expands 2026 River Cruise Expo Capacity and Reopens Registration
July 2025
Congressional Champions Request Airline Ticket Refund Policy Review at DOT
Maximizing ROI: Every $1 in Business Travel Yields $14.60 in Profits, New Study Finds
Travel Advisors Signal Growing Concern Amid Shifting International Travel Landscape
ASTA Celebrates Key Wins for Travel Advisors in Congressional Budget Deal
American Society of Travel Advisors Partners with Florida International University to Inspire Future Travel Professionals
June 2025
American Society of Travel Advisors Statement on Administration Expansion of Travel Ban List
American Society of Travel Advisors Welcomes Key Talent to Fuel Strategic Growth and Communications Impact
ASTA and Travefy Launch First-Ever Emerging Leaders Award, Spotlighting the Next Generation of Travel Advisors
Partner News - Sarah Little Named Godmother of AmaWaterways’ Upcoming Danube Ship
Travel Advisors Send Nebraska Legislators a Strong Message: No New Sales Tax on Services
2025 Travel Advisor Conference Concludes with Record Engagement and Advocacy Milestones
May 2025
Best of the Best: American Society of Travel Advisors Congratulates Award Winners at the Travel Advisor Conference
ASTA Welcomes Newly Elected Members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
ASTA Announces Travel Advisor Conference 2026 Location and Speakers
The American Society of Travel Advisors Kicks-Off Sold-Out Travel Advisor Conference in Salt Lake City
ASTA Supports Extension of Key Tax Provision and Enhanced 529 Options
Travel Advisor Conference 2025 Officially Sold Out While Registration Opens for ASTA’s Annual Legislative Day
ASTA Submits Comments to Department of Transportation on Airline Refunds and Disclosures
River Cruise Expo 2026 Officially Sold Out, Wait List Opened
April 2025
American Society of Travel Advisors Partners with Tourism Cares To Advance Meaningful Travel Experiences
Travel Industry Partners Provide Historic Support to ASTA Verified Travel Advisor Program
The ASTA River Cruise Expo Returns to Amsterdam in 2026
March 2025
The American Society of Travel Advisors Welcomes Record Attendance at the 2025 River Cruise Expo in Vienna
ASTA Announces Key Promotions and New Hire to Strengthen Leadership Team
Travel Scams are on the Rise – Industry Trade Group Develops Solution
February 2025
Announcing "Travel You Can Trust: An ASTA Podcast"
ASTA Launches ASTA Corporate: A New Era for Corporate Travel Agencies
The American Society of Travel Advisors Launches Official Campaign for VeriVacation: A New Consumer Tool Connecting Travelers with Verified Experts
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Congratulates Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation
January 2025
Travel Advisor Trade Group Weighs In on Air Travel Competition in Response to the DOJ and DOT Inquiry
The American Society of Travel Advisors Introduces VeriVacation: A New Consumer Lead Generator Exclusively for Verified Travel Advisors
December 2024
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Urges Revisions to the Terms of Disney’s 2025 Travel Agency Designation Agreement
Louisiana Travel Advisors’ Voice is Heard: No New Sales Tax on Services
November 2024
Federal Court Strikes Down Department of Labor’s Final Rule on Overtime
Michele Saegesser, Viking River Cruise Executive, Wins the 2024 President’s Award from the American Society of Travel Advisors
The Travel Advisor Industry’s Most Influential Strategize Plans for the New Administration, Air Travel Competition
ASTA Launches Inaugural River Cruise Week 2024
The American Society of Travel Advisors Statement on Turkish Airlines’ Distribution Strategy
ASTA’s Mentoring Program Wins 2024 Magellan Gold Award
The American Society of Travel Advisors Unveils Exclusive 2025 Event Lineup
October 2024
Travel Advisors Welcome DOJ and DOT Inquiry into Air Travel Competition
Delta Air Lines Named Official Airline Partner for the 2025 ASTA Travel Advisor Conference in Salt Lake City
Travel Corporation Wins the American Society of Travel Advisor’s 2024 Green Partner in Travel Award
Travel Executives Set Sail Aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady
Travel Advisors Gather in Washington, D.C. for Annual Advocacy Event
September 2024
ASTA Partners with Signature Travel Network on Verified Travel Advisor Certification
More than 300 Travel Professionals and Industry Leaders Join the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) for an Immersive Educational Experience at Sandals Royal Curaçao
August 2024
The American Society of Travel Advisors and Ka'anapali, Hawaii Host Third Annual Travel Masters Event at Kapalua
IATAN Adds ASTA's Verified Travel Advisor Certification To Their Accreditation Program
Travel Advisor Tech Startup Tern Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Competition and $10,000 Prize
June 2024
Travel Advisor Conference Concludes with the Society’s Most Prestigious Awards and Record-Breaking Funds Raised for Advocacy Efforts
Top Marks: American Society of Travel Advisors Congratulates Award Winners at the Travel Advisor Conference
May 2024
ASTA Welcomes the Newly Elected Members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
ASTA Appreciates American Airlines Recognizing the Value of the Travel Agency Distribution Channel, Supports Robert Isom’s Rollback of NDC and AAdvantage
The American Society of Travel Advisors Welcomes Over One Thousand Travel Professionals in Dallas for the Sold-Out Travel Advisor Conference
Travel Advisor Community Aggrieved Over Senate Passage of the FAA Reauthorization Without a Ticket Refund Remedy
The American Society of Travel Advisors Doubles Down on American Airlines’ Anti-Competitive Behavior
Happy Global Travel Advisor Day!
Final FAA Reauthorization Bill Presents Both Drawbacks and Notable Victories for Travel Advisors
April 2024
The American Society of Travel Advisors is Disappointed by DOT’s Lack of Understanding of Travel Agencies and the Role They Play in Selling Airline Tickets
American Airlines Postpones NDC & AAdvantage Changes
Travel Advisor Conference 2024 Officially Sold Out
Global Travel Advisor Groups Raise Concerns around American Airlines’ Anti-Competitive Actions
U.S. Travel Advisors Respond to Viking Cruises' Plan to Grow Direct Sales
ASTA Accepting Nominations for "Travel Advisor of the Year" Award
The American Society of Travel Advisors Expands Travel Advisor Mentorship Opportunities
The River Cruise Expo Sails to Vienna in 2025
March 2024
The 2024 ASTA River Cruise Expo Kicks Off in Amsterdam
Applications Are Open for the Entrepreneur of the Year Contest
February 2024
The American Society of Travel Advisors Seeks Candidates for National Board of Directors
ASTA submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission on hidden and deceptive fees
Tips to Safeguard Your Vacation on National Plan for Vacation Day
January 2024
Southwest Business Offers Flight Discounts for the ASTA Travel Advisor Conference
December 2023
ASTA Holds 2023 Premium Business Summit in Indian Wells, CA
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