Here you'll find the benefits of Allied Associate membership, and the qualifications for becoming an Allied Associate member. Then, when you're ready to join, please take a moment to read of Code of Ethics before moving on to the Allied Associate member application.

Allied Associate Membership Benefits
Employees and franchise locations of ASTA Allied Members benefit through membership. Here are some common needs of our Supplier members and how ASTA meets those needs.

I have a great product and I want to tell travel agents about it.
ASTA specializes in promoting our allied members’ products to travel agents. Through our online business exchange, the ASTA WebExchange, meetings and conventions, local chapter activities and mailing lists, ASTA can help you promote your product.

With all the travel scams out there, can ASTA give me credibility so agents will buy my product?
Travel agents 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, promotional brochures, web sites, etc.

Leads are crucial to my business, can ASTA help?
When you join, ASTA provides you with a tool kit to begin promoting your products to travel agents:
» World Membership Directory – This directory contains the names of agents in your area along with fax numbers and e-mail addresses
» Access to ASTAnet.com – This site includes a searchable database of ASTA members and an electronic bulletin-board, the ASTA WebExchange, to list your special product offerings
» A guide of ASTA benefits available online so you can begin taking advantage of ASTA benefits right away

The travel industry changes so quickly, I need help with information overload.
Our members-only web site, www.ASTAnet.com, contains information on business practices, commission levels, and up to the minute industry news. Other services simply provided the news, ASTA analyzes it and presents it to you in a format so you can make business decisions. Keep abreast of what your competitors are doing by monitoring ASTA communications.

I don’t have a large budget. How can ASTA help me without breaking the bank?
ASTA has programs for all budgets. Free services include access to the online Travel Agent Directory and the ASTAnet WebExchange. Local chapter activities, trade shows, mailing lists, e-mail lists and our specialization database are available for small fees. Items with a bigger impact include exhibiting at our many regional conferences and the World Travel Congress. Marketing activities range from free services to customized programs for every budget.

I want to network with agents.
The ASTA World Travel Congress is the premier networking and educational event in the industry. Use ASTA meetings and local chapter events to discuss local issues and to develop business partnerships with agents in your area.

ASTA Allied Membership Includes:

» Subscription to e-newsletter Dateline Weekly
» Listing in ASTA’s World Membership Directory and Online Buyers Guide
» Discounts to attend and exhibit at ASTA events
» Access to resources on www.ASTAnet.com
» Membership in your local chapter
» Access to bonus commission offers

Qualifications
To qualify as an Allied Associate member, an individual must...

Be employed in an executive, administrative, sales or marketing position by an Allied member firm.