While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in ASTA White Papers as of the date of their publication, please be advised that some content contained therein may be outdated or otherwise inaccurate at the present time. Accordingly, ASTA makes no representation regarding the timeliness of all of the information accessible here. Members having questions regarding the current state of a White Paper topic may wish to contact ASTA to obtain the most up-to-date information.
Agency Relationships and the Law Manual
— September 21, 2017
The concept of “agency” – the legal relationship that is created when one person is authorized to act on behalf of another – is an important one in the travel industry. Travel advisors are routinely authorized to act on behalf of others, most notably, the traveling public. This manual uses real-life case studies to provide an understanding of what this means to the travel advisor.
2017 U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Manual
— September 21, 2017
ASTA’s 2017 U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Manual is a plain-English white paper that explains the major federal statutes and regulations that directly impact travel agents. ASTA has added several new features to the 2017 manual
ASTA’s 2014 U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Handbook
— March 4, 2014
This handbook explains the major federal statutes and regulations that directly impact travel agents. The 2014 handbook also contains new guidance on the Hazardous Materials Rule, which all agents must follow effective Jan. 1, 2015.
ASTA's U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Handbook
— January 29, 2013
This white paper explains in plain-English the major federal statutes and regulations that directly impact travel agents. It not only outlines a travel agency’s obligation with each rule, but also provides supplemental guidance that ASTA has obtained directly from DOT in response to concerns expressed by members.
ASTA letter to President Obama on Cuba Travel
— September 24, 2010
A letter to President Obama asking to remove barriers to Cuba travel.
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Virginia
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Virginia
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for New York City
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for New York City
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Pennsylvania
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Pennsylvania
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for California
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for California
State Regulation - Seller of Travel Legislation Study
— July 14, 2009
Currently, seventeen states including the District of Columbia impose some type of regulation on travel sellers and tour operators. Due to the perceived rampart abuse of consumers, states began enacting stern measures designed to combat fraudulent business practices within the industry. California, Florida, Hawai'i and Washington generally have the most restrictive seller of travel regimes, while the laws in states like Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are much more limited in scope.
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Washington
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Washington
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for New York
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for New York
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Illinois
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Illinois
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Iowa
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Iowa
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Hawaii
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Hawaii
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Delaware
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Delaware
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Washington D.C.
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Washington D.C.
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Missouri
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Missouri
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Nevada
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Nevada
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Minnesota
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Minnesota
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Louisiana
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Louisiana
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Massachusettes
— July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Massachusettes
Legislative Action: ASTA’s Guide to Participating in the Political Process
— May 12, 2008
Each year, numerous bills circulating through Congress and state legislatures are proposing more taxes on agency service fees, changes in business taxation, potential solutions for health care reform and many other policies affecting the livelihood of travel professionals. This detailed guide shows you many of the valuable ways you can participate in the policymaking process and influence positive change for the future of the travel industry.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in ASTA White Papers as of the date of their publication, please be advised that some content contained therein may be outdated or otherwise inaccurate at the present time. Accordingly, ASTA makes no representation regarding the timeliness of all of the information accessible here. Members having questions regarding the current state of a White Paper topic may wish to contact ASTA to obtain the most up-to-date information.