ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our 20,000-plus members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. We are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public. For the "official word" on what ASTA does, please see our Mission Statement below.

Mission Statement
The American Society of Travel Agents' mission is to enhance the professionalism and profitability of member agents through effective representation in industry and government affairs, education and training, and by identifying and meeting the needs of the traveling public.

ASTA Logo
The ASTA logo is recognized around the world as a symbol of professionalism and integrity. It's a sign of membership in ASTA, the professional affiliation most often endorsed by the media when recommending how to find a reliable travel agent.

Extra Mile Award
Do you know a travel agent who has gone the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect on a vacation? Did your agent save you or someone else from a honeymoon disaster? Or perhaps she just did everything perfectly with those added touches that made the trip that much more memorable. If you know a travel agent – or happen to be that travel agent – send in a nomination for our Extra Mile Award contest.

Leading the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is leading the travel industry in an ongoing battle against child sex tourism with its adoption of the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism. The Society encourages its members to support government measures taken to counter the sexual exploitation of women and children, to inform colleagues of the negative consequences of "sex tourism," and to advise clients of the penalties imposed on tourists who commit such acts. Click here for more on what ASTA is doing.