Asta News
ASTA congratulates re-elected members of board of directors
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors’ newly re-elected Directors-at-large, who will officially begin their second two-year term at the close of ASTA’s Global Convention in San Francisco in August 2022.
ASTA announces big changes to Global Convention in 2023
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is pleased to announce their partnership with Discover Puerto Rico to host the 2023 ASTA Global Convention (AGC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino and the Puerto Rico Convention Center, May 2-4, 2023.
ASTA: Travel advisors celebrate end of inbound testing rule
American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President & CEO Zane Kerby issues the following statement in response to reports that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the U.S.
Travel advisors speak out on inbound testing ahead of Senate hearing
American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President and CEO Zane Kerby issues the following statement in advance of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing on “Reviving Conventions & Tourism Through International Travel”:
Travel executives gather at St. Andrews Links for ‘Travel Masters’
The most famous golf course in the world was the backdrop for the American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) first-ever Travel Masters, held earlier this month, at St. Andrews, Scotland.
Hillary Clinton confirmed to speak at ASTA Global Convention
Hillary Clinton has been confirmed as the headline speaker at the closing session of the ASTA Global Convention in Miami. This year marks a new vision for the convention with a format that will deliver education for agents in technology, marketing and sales.
Hillary Clinton confirmed to speak at ASTA Global Convention
Hillary Clinton has been confirmed as the headline speaker at the closing session of the ASTA Global Convention in Miami. This year marks a new vision for the convention with a format that will deliver education for agents in technology, marketing and sales.
ASTA appoints Zane Kerby as President and CEO
ASTA announced today that it had appointed Zane Kerby as the Society’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 19th. Kerby moves to ASTA from a long and successful career with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), formerly called the National Business Travel Association
ASTA announces redefined benefits and dues structure
At its most recent meeting in Los Angeles, ASTA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a change to its US Travel Agency member structure that extends ASTA’s top-quality benefits to all member agency employees and changes Travel Agency members’ dues from a flat-fee to a tiered structure based on sales volume.
Travel Agents assist clients during Hurricane Sandy
During the harsh impact of Hurricane Sandy, travel agents worked diligently to assist clients who were impacted by numerous travel delays. “We’re proud of what our members do for their clients in good times and bad,” said Nina Meyer, president and chair of the board of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). “The storm caused thousands of domestic and international flight cancellations and delays, so travel agents made extensive efforts to ensure the wellbeing of their travelers.”
ASTA takes part in White House Travel & Tourism Forum
On Wednesday, ASTA joined a select group of leading U.S. tourism organisations, civic leaders and Administration officials from the White House as part of the first American Economic Competitiveness Forum on Travel and Tourism, under the auspices of the White House Business Council.
CLIA credits available at ASTA’s Travel Retailing & Destination Expo
This year, ASTA’s Travel Retailing & Destination Expo (Los Angeles, Sept. 7-9) will offer attendees the opportunity to develop a sustainable profit line while earning CLIA credits during sessions that will not only teach them clever ways to close a sale, but also how to turn clients into repeat loyal customers.