Learn the latest news about ASTA and the travel agency community.
ASTA Launches Inaugural River Cruise Week 2024
November 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
Travel Advisors Send Nebraska Legislators a Strong Message: No New Sales Tax on Services
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
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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
November 2023
American Society of Travel Advisors Launches Rebranded ‘The Travel Advisor Conference’
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
Here’s a small sampling of the media outlets that ASTA’s public relations team has provided with information to educate travelers about all the advantages of using a travel advisor and to showcase their professionalism and expertise.
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