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You're in the right
place if you are an employee of an ASTA International company (travel agency).
Here you'll find the benefits
of International membership, and the qualifications for becoming an International
member. Then, when you're ready to join, please take a moment to read
our Code of Ethics before moving
on to the International
Associate member application.
International Member Benefits
Travel agencies and tour operators not located in the U.S. need marketing
and business solutions. Here are some common needs of our members and
how ASTA meets those needs.
I need to make sure that American agents know that I have
a reputable company.
U.S. Travel agents and consumers look for the ASTA logo because they know
ASTA members are reputable companies who adhere to our strong Code of
Ethics and Bylaws. Members receive exclusive use of the ASTA logo on their
letterhead, storefronts, web sites, etc.
How do I show suppliers like hotels and cruise lines that
I am an ASTA member?
ASTA members receive an ID Card proving they are members of ASTA. You
can also place your color photo on your ID card for free.
I need more information on the market in the United States.
You have access to www.ASTAnet.com 24-hours a day. ASTAnet is a great
resource with information on travel agency practices, trends in the industry
and other business information. If you are doing business with U.S. companies
or in the U.S., ASTAnet is a great resource.
Leads are crucial to my business, can ASTA help?
» ASTA’s Trip Request is an online database of consumers’
requests for travel assistance. More than $500,000 in business waiting
for you. Make your business truly global by contacting American consumers
traveling to your country.
» The online Directory receives thousands of consumer hits per
month, and travel agents use the buyers guide to find receptive operators
or tour operators in international destinations.
How can American agents find me?
ASTA provides you with a listing and web link from our online membership
directory and buyers guide.
ASTA International Membership Includes:
» Subscription to e-newsletter Dateline Weekly
» Access to the online World Membership Directory
» Access to resources on www.ASTAnet.com
» Posting privileges on ASTA’s free WebExchange
» Photo International Membership ID Card
» Discounts on registration to the International Destination Expo
» Exclusive use of the ASTA logo
» Listing in the online Membership Directory
» Subscription to ASTA’s online discussion groups
Qualifications
International Associate members must:
- Be regularly employed in an executive, administrative, or sales position
by an International member firm; and
- Have his/her application verified by the official representative of
the member firm.
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