The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has partnered with Signature Travel Network to offer its Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification program to advisors in its Embark Level 2 program at no cost. The program is designed for new-to-industry travel advisors with less than two years of experience.
All other Signature travel advisors will receive subsidized rates for VTA certification:
- $99 if completed by December 31, 2024 ($300 savings)
- $149 if complete by December 31, 2025 ($250 savings)
- $49 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) every two years ($50 savings)
This move comes as ASTA doubles down on its commitment to professionalism in the industry. The four core components of ASTA’s VTA program include Legal Insights: Protecting ASTA Member Agencies; Ethical Excellence: ASTA’s Code of Ethics; Legal Compass: Navigating Agency Relationships; and Regulatory: Federal Compliance for Travel Agencies.
Note: Maintaining VTA certification requires four CEUs every two years. The four CEUs can be earned through a combination of coursework (minimum of two) and/or Signature or ASTA event attendance.
“ASTA’s Verified Travel Advisor certification provides the essential professional training for travel advisors who have some experience under their belt but want to take their business to the next level,” said Gina Weyer, vice president of training at Signature Travel Network. “The courses provide training that help travel advisors comply with federal regulations and operate ethically. This is crucial for any advisor that wants to signal to their clients and their peers that they’re serious about their business.”
Signature is a Sapphire Level partner of ASTA. The new program was announced at Signature’s Owners’ Meeting last week and will be launched on September 17, 2024.
For more information, visit www.asta.org.
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