For Travel Agents, By Travel Agents

Professional Travel Agents of North America

Promoting Domestic and International Travel. Founded in 2009, PTANA provides educational forums, networking opportunities, and strong partnerships for travel professionals while supporting worldwide charitable causes.

  • 2009Founded in January 2009
  • 13Chapters across North America
  • CLIAPremier Member since 2017
  • 300Members

Why join PTANA

Everything you need to grow,
in one professional network.

From cruise lines and airlines to tour operators, visitor bureaus, and travel students, our membership is as diverse as the industry itself.

Webinars & training

Exclusive educational webinars and training to become one of the best trained professionals in the industry.

Alonzo's weekly newsletter

Every Friday, members get the inside track with the Weekly Education Newsletter.

Elite supplier network

Network with travel professionals and suppliers who exemplify excellence.

CLIA recognition

Recognition and accreditation benefits through PTANA's Premier Membership of CLIA.

FAM trips & discounts

Familiarization trip opportunities and professional discounts for members.

Local chapter membership

Belong to one of 13 chapters and build relationships close to home.

Convention discounts

Member discounts on attendance at the annual National Convention.

iHealthcare benefits

Health, Medicare and retirement benefit options through PTANA's iHealthcare partnership.

What we do

01

Provide an educational forum and networking opportunities for travel professionals.

02

Facilitate a strong relationship with our travel industry partners.

03

Promote domestic and international travel.

04

Support and donate to local and worldwide charitable organizations and causes.

19th Annual National Convention

Barbados 2027 is calling!

More than a convention. An investment in your success. Connect with travel professionals, strengthen supplier partnerships and discover new opportunities to grow your travel business.

Chapters

13 chapters. One national network.

Local chapters are where PTANA members meet, learn from suppliers and build lasting relationships. Find yours, or bring PTANA to your area.

Alonzo's Education Corner

The inside track, every Friday.

Every Friday, PTANA members get the inside track with our Weekly Education Newsletter.

All issues

PTANA Travel Tech Tuesdays

The Members-Only Series Travel Professionals Won't Want to Miss.

See the series

2026 National Affiliates

Partners who invest in agents.

Meet our affiliates
  • Premier Partner

Member benefit · Every Friday

Members get Alonzo's newsletter every Friday.

Alonzo's Education Corner brings PTANA members the week's training, webinars, chapter programs and supplier opportunities, with a Professional Development Summary to download.

Latest issue · Nov 13, 2026Your Learning Journey Never Stops

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