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ASTA Lauds Norwegian Cruise Line’s Policy to Eliminate NCFs

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), together with leading travel industry partners, has issued a joint industry ...
Travelweek

ASTA, retail travel execs applaud NCL’s NCF move

We encourage all cruise lines and travel suppliers to examine their compensation structures with an eye toward transparency, ...
TravelPulse on MSN

ASTA, travel industry partners issue joint statement on commission transparency

ASTA and its leading travel partners are applauding Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to eliminate NCFs, and are calling for ...
Travel Weekly

ASTA aims to recover $100,000 in unpaid hotel commissions for members

ASTA launched its watchlist of late-paying and no-paying hotels, and is taking things a step further by getting its lawyers ...
Travel Weekly

ASTA's chief praises NCL for new commission policy

Zane Kerby called NCL's elimination of the noncommissionable portion of fares (NCFs) a bold move he hopes becomes more widely ...
TravelPulse

ASTA Revamps Verified Travel Advisor Certification Program With New Courses and New Requirements to Join

DALLAS - The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced at the 2024 Travel Advisor Conference that it would be making changes to its Verified Travel Advisor Certification program. ASTA ...
Travel Agent

ASTA Launches Consumer Lead Generator for Verified Travel Advisors

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has launched a new lead-generation platform that connects consumers with Verified Travel Advisors (VTAs). The VeriVacation platform allows travelers to ...