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.

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.


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.