1. ASTA: The Benefits of Belonging Chris Russo, ASTA President and CEO Leisure Travel Conference  Nov. 16, 2008

2. Dedicated to the business of selling travel

3. ASTA Works for You! Overcoming obstacles with help from ASTA’s Legal, Legislative and Industry Affairs departments

4. Managing External Factors  Combating rising fuel prices  Meetings with key legislators in Washington  Joining industry allies to make a difference, strengthen message

5. Victories for ASTA and Agents  The first-ever rollback in ARC fees  State victories: Michigan, Texas, California, Illinois, New York and Massachusetts  Saved agents from excessive fees, additional taxes

6. ASTA Membership Benefits  Green Member program  50+ online tools  Airline checked baggage fees chart  Financial assessment tool  ARC Proposed Fee Impact Analysis Calculator  Legislative action center  Sample performance reviews  Cruise line fuel surcharges chart

7. ASTA Membership Means…  You have an industry ally offering support and resources, 24/7 via ASTA.org  Travelers can find you on TravelSense.org  Use of the ASTA logo  Two top industry travel trade shows

8. Travelers Today   Are faced with unusual circumstances   Need an experienced, knowledgeable travel agent   Should turn to their agent, who is supported by ASTA–the world’s largest association of travel professionals

9. ASTA Is Your Association ASTA membership benefits: ASTA membership benefits: travel agentstravel agents international travel agentsinternational travel agents SuppliersSuppliers travel schoolstravel schools travel clubstravel clubs Visit ASTA.org/join to learn more about membership and what ASTA can do for you! Visit ASTA.org/join to learn more about membership and what ASTA can do for you!