Shawna LevetTravel Agent Education
CCRA hosts many webinars providing insight on industry trends within hotels, specific locations, and travel experience suppliers.
Centrav Academy is a free travel agent education program which provides education for travel advisors looking to learn how to sell airfare, grow their business, and make more money. Become a certified air specialist by completing this program!
Travel Weekly webinars are in depth, covering topics such as How to Sell Luxury Travel, Mastering Monthly Emails, and deep-dives with cruise lines.
TRO offers short video based learning and training webinars from industry experts and suppliers.
Travel Industry Networks
ASTA
American Society of Travel Agents
ASTA’s over-arching mission is to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge and the enhancement of professionalism. ASTA is also the leading advocate for travel advisors and the entire travel agency community, including suppliers and the traveling public.
CCRA
CCRA is a diverse family of brands, or a network, designed to facilitate commerce between travel professionals and industry suppliers. They provide innovative marketing programs, booking tools, call center solutions, education and training, association and even accreditation.
CLIA
Cruise Lines International Association
CLIA provides instant industry recognition with the CLIA EMBARC ID, access to comprehensive professional development and training, cruise line and partner commission opportunities, and exclusive personal travel perks and discounts. Individual Agent Membership also opens the door for you to pursue and achieve CLIA Certification.
IATA/IATAN
International Air Transport Association
International Airlines Travel Agent Network
The globally recognized IATA accreditation includes approximately 60,000 travel agents and is designed to simplify the business relationship between travel agents and airlines.
Card-carrying members of IATAN’s travel agent network have access to exclusive education materials and rewards programs. Card benefits may include deals from industry suppliers such as hotels, airlines, attractions, FAM trips, and more.
PATH
Professional Association of Travel Hosts
The PATH network is the only travel industry association with a membership exclusive to host agencies. PATH sets high industry standards for its members, vetting new agencies thoroughly and enforcing these standards with all participating host agencies.
USTOA
United States Tour Operators Association
Founded in 1972, USTOA was created with the desire to foster trust in tour operators.
USTOA aims to:
- Educate the travel industry, government agencies, and the public about tours, vacation packages, and tour operators;
- Protect consumers and travel advisors from financial loss in the event of a USTOA Active Member’s bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business;
- Foster a high level of professionalism within the tour operator industry;
- Promote and develop travel worldwide with a focus on sustainability.
