Considering joining ASTA? Here is the what others said about ASTA and ASTA members.

“I encourage that all of my agents become ASTA Travel Professionals. Between the training events, ongoing regional meetings and events, Web site information and the online trip request-which we often use to gain new business - ASTA’s benefits are felt on a daily basis.”

– Laura Hildenbrandt
Carlson Wagonlit Travel / Thomas Hogan Travel

"ASTA's trip request service is where I get over half of my leads for new clients. It's a great tool and I don't know what I would do without it."

– Sharri Moore, CTA
Fly Me To The Moon

“My professional career continues to develop and grow from the benefits I receive as an ASTA member.”

– Kari Thomas, CTC
Will Travel, Inc. / American Express

“I am a 2nd generation ASTA member in my family’s travel business, without ASTA we would not have grown and prospered through difficult times. I am proud that we have been members of ASTA for over 50 years.”

– John W. Bailey
Bailey Travel Service, Inc.

“ASTA membership has allowed me to make important industry contacts. Networking with fellow agents has helped me grow professionally, and developing relations with suppliers through ASTA has enabled me to take advantage of valuable business opportunities.”

– Charles Sturm
Lindstron Travel Bureau, Inc.

"I had difficulty receiving a refund from a hotel my client stayed at during a visit to the U.S. After receiving no response from the hotel directly, ASTA assisted me with my complaint. With ASTA's help, my client's money was refunded and the hotel offered an upgrade on their next visit. The results of ASTA's action on our client's behalf is truly a testimonial to their commitment to its members."

– Chris Tan
SEA Tours Co.

"ASTA has provided me many opportunities to grow professionally in this business. I'm very active on the local and national level of ASTA which has helped my career and business."

– Valeri French
French's Worldwide Travel

"ASTA provides me with the resources I need for my business to succeed. The industry news and tools available on www.ASTAnet.com allow me to monitor our operations and to help my staff to focus on selling travel. www.ASTAnet.com makes our agency a more efficient business."

– Dennis Hilton
Adams Travel Agency

"[The ASTA teleconference series] is yet another example of the responsive, high-quality work ASTA performs on behalf of ALL travel agents. We consider your professional trade association as a vital element to the success of our business."

– Dick Knodt, CTC
President and CEO, Vacation.com

I feel that ASTA's role in the past few days [since Delta's commission decision] has been exactly what it should be. ASTA should be a source of accurate timely information, it should be a voice of calm in stressful situations and it should a positive leadership position by informing members on ways to forge ahead. Please continue to provide a positive reinforcement for the travel professional and please continue to provide excellent seminars to get the word out to the troops.

– Mike Chaba
Lori's Travel Service
Rochester, NY

Recently I faced a challenge with a supplier. As an owner of a small agency I did not have the resources to combat the situation, so I called ASTA. They handled my issue in a quick and efficient manner and saved me over $7,500. Thank you ASTA.

– Steve Ha
Owner, Asia Travel
Seattle, WA