Travel and Tourism Research Association : Facilitates access to numerous sources of information to support your research efforts, Educates members in research, marketing and planning skills through publications, conferences and networking, Encourages professional development and recognizes research and marketing excellence through its awards program, Creates opportunities to interact with your peers throughout the industry, Fosters development of travel and tourism research and related curricula in institutes of higher education, Promotes the development and application of professional research in the travel and tourism industry.

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our 20,000 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. Without a travel agent, you're on you own.