BE PART OF THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE TRAVEL AGENCY INDUSTRY

ASTA is laser-focused on supporting its members. By being an ASTA member, you are part of a community that believes in elevating the professionalism and excellence of the Travel Advisor field—and you show your customers that you are trustworthy, professional, and skilled in the art of crafting the right trip for them. 
ASTA stays on top of critical legislation and regulations at all levels of government. During the COVID pandemic, it was ASTA that secured unemployment insurance benefits for independent contractors, ensured that travel agencies were included in the CARES Act, and advocated for for sensible policies to get people traveling as quickly and safely as possible. ASTA has also saved our industry more than $700 million, fighting against taxes, fees, and other legislation that would potentially put many of us out of business. Your membership dollars go to sustaining these important advocacy efforts that keep you working.  

MOre Great Benefits

Beyond advocacy, ASTA also seeks to help us grow and succeed in the travel industry. We are known for our excellent educational opportunities and networking events, as well as the promotional work to encourage travelers to leverage Travel Advisors when planning their vacations, business trips, meetings, and events. As an ASTA member you have access to: 
  • Online and In-Person Educational Opportunities
  • The ASTA Verified Travel Advisor certification
  • The ASTA Mentoring Program 
  • Excellent conferences, events, and FAMs 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Consumer leads 
  • Discounted pricing on a variety of business-related goods & services
Join or Renew Your ASTA Membership today! 
And if you're already a member, learn how to maximize your membership to get the best from ASTA. 

Membership Levels

There is a membership level for everyone, at any level of experience or business size. If you own a Travel Agency with employees, all your employees are granted membership as well. Independent Contractors are welcome, and in fact make up the majority of our dues-paying members. And travel schools, host agencies, travel suppliers, consortia, and tourism boards are welcome too!

Get this year's membership levels and dues here, or click below to join or renew today. If you are part of a host agency or consortium, be sure to check if they have any discounts available for ASTA membership, too!
Questions? Call ASTA at 1.800.440.ASTA
​or e-mail us at [email protected].

Future Travel Professionals

Have you ever considered a career as a Travel Advisor? ASTA has two great resources for you!
Free Career Overview Booklet
​Check out our free 48-page Career Overview booklet, that introduces you to the exciting and fast-paced world of a professional travel advisor. There are many ways to work in travel, from owning your own business to corporate travel offices, and this guide introduces you to the whole landscape. 
If you love to travel, and want to work and earn income from doing what you love, check out this free guide. 
Roadmap to Becoming a Travel Advisor Course
This is a self-paced course written by Steph Lee, founder of Host Agency Reviews, and includes both a 240+ page manual and seven instructional videos covering all the nooks and crannies of our industry. And when you complete the course you will have a 1-year Future Travel Professionals ASTA membership as well, allowing you to continue getting all the benefits of ASTA while you get on your feet in the industry.