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ASTA news MEMBER BENEFITS


VTA qualification proves you’re one of the best


Tere are all kinds of industry


certifications in the travel industry, all of which are very valuable and attest to hard work and determination. Te ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification program lets the travel industry and the consumer know that the advisor is one of unparalleled knowledge, professionalism, and ethical boundaries beyond reproach. It provides a higher level of verifiable professional knowledge to the advanced seller of travel. Te ASTA VTA program proves to all your proficiency and dedication to our industry. Te continuing education component of the program is available after completion of the certification.


Continuing education and maintaining your VTA indicates your dedication to yourself and your customers. Te VTA maintenance program will open in the spring of 2018. Once enrolled, you can view your


progress towards your certification. Select an available requirement for details on how to complete it. Some requirements may not be available until prerequisites are completed. After completing a course


requirement, you need to record your completion by uploading your course certificate of completion. It will appear as earned after it’s approved and credit is granted by association staff. web.asta.org/imis/asta/certification


Key dates


July 27 October 25 ASTA Hawaii Chapter Discover the World of Travel Trade Show


October 25 Webinar — Taiwan Tourism Bureau


October 26 Northern California Chapter — Hawaii product seminar


November 8 ASTA China Summit


November 8 Webinar — Make the most of your ASTA membership


November 16 Northern California Chapter — cruise night, San Francisco, CA


December 2 Seven-night escorted Italy fam trip


December 7 Signature’s 2017 sales meeting, Las Vegas, NV


December 13 Webinar — Make the most of your ASTA membership


December 18 Webinar — Make the most of your ASTA membership


Florence walking tour, Italy fam trip


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