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For bookings that suppliers do not pay a commission on, a travel agent also can charge the client a service fee for hisher time. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. I used to work at a travel agency at american university. Certifications digital guides fams thought leadership advertiser. Advocacy efforts ramp up at american society of travel advisors alexandria. Asta is the leading global advocate for travel advisors, the travel industry and the traveling public. Authors tend to thank their agents in the acknowledgements, and a little bit of follow. History of travel agency bronwell travel other agencies dean and dawson travel agency in 1877, walter t. My father had just taken early retirement, the nest was empty, and they were both ready for their next adventure. Recently i read a book that i believe every travel agent should read, so. The resurgence of american society of travel agents travelage. The american society of travel advisors asta was founded on april 20, 1931, in new york city as the american steamship and tourist agents association.