American Society of Travel Advisors

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TRAINING AND EDUCATION

ASTA's specialized courses range from legal issues and marketing to artificial intelligence. There’s also a wide array of travel advisor fam trips, training and certifications with significant ASTA member discounts on all programs.

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PLAN YOUR TRIP

USING A TRAVEL ADVISOR

Planning a trip today can be complicated and time confusing. Travel advisors are here to help. If you’re ready to pack your bags and you know where you want to go, submit our form to connect directly with a travel advisor.

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BECOME

A TRAVEL ADVISOR

Are you looking for a career with high growth potential? The pandemic has made consumers increasingly appreciative and aware of the benefits of working with a travel advisor so their services are more in demand than ever.

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Featured News

From travel tips and trends to hands-on advice from ASTA members and media coverage of the industry, here are some of our favorite stories.

Federal Court Strikes Down Department of Labor’s Final Rule on Overtime

Court Ruling Provides Relief to Travel Businesses, Reverting Overtime Thresholds to 2019 Levels

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Michele Saegesser, Viking River Cruise Executive, Wins the 2024 President’s Award from the American Society of Travel Advisors

The award recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication, and exceptional contributions to the travel advisor community.

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The Travel Advisor Industry’s Most Influential Strategize Plans for the New Administration, Air Travel Competition

An urgent gathering of the nation’s largest travel management companies discussed the impact of the election and outlined priorities for the joint DOJ and DOT Request for Information (RFI) regarding airline competition before year’s end.

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Sponsored Editorial - Sandals® Resorts: Open A World of Good

Make a difference on your next vacation to a Sandals Resort by participating in a Sandals Foundation Island Impact Tour.

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Why Do I Have to Keep Explaining This?

15 Things Travel Advisors Wish Their Clients Knew

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ASTA Launches Inaugural River Cruise Week 2024

Seven leading cruise lines share exclusive insights, itineraries, and expert Q&A sessions in this first of its kind virtual event from November 18-22, 2024

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The American Society of Travel Advisors Statement on Turkish Airlines’ Distribution Strategy

The trade organization has significant concern over the absence of any mention of Sabre, the largest global distribution system (GDS) in the United States.

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ASTA’s Mentoring Program Wins 2024 Magellan Gold Award

This achievement celebrates ASTA’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of travel advisors and leaders by fostering growth, learning, and community.

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The American Society of Travel Advisors Unveils Exclusive 2025 Event Lineup

Early registration encouraged as sellouts are expected

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Travel Advisors Embrace A.I.
No, the robots aren't taking your job. But they can make you better at it.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ASTA events bring together the best minds in the industry. It is where Travel Agency Professionals, convene for inspiration, education, and entertainment. Browse through the series of upcoming events below and register now to start expanding your knowledge.

18-22November

Virtual: River Cruise Week

Join us for ASTA's inaugural River Cruise Week, a virtual event designed to help travel advisors dive into the world of river cruising.

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12-16March

River Cruise Expo 2025

Join us in Vienna to experience more than a dozen river cruise ships. WAIT LIST ONLY

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20-22May

Travel Advisor Conference 2025

The only industry event focused on the skills and insights you need to grow your travel business.

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23-27August

Caribbean Showcase 2025

Experience all things Caribbean with ASTA in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

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17-20September

Travel Masters 2025

This invitation-only event with supplier executives and agency owners will be held in Ireland.

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06-08October

Legislative Day 2025

Join us on Capitol Hill for the most important advocacy event of the year

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05-06November

Premium Business Summit 2025

ASTA Premium Members gather to discuss the most important issues facing the industry.

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Proud Partners

We are grateful to our most supportive partners, ASTA Proud Partners. Recognizing how important travel advisors are to their success, these companies invest their time and resources to support ASTA’s mission and ensure a healthy and robust travel agency distribution channel.