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If you're passionate about travel, this is where you belong.

Looking to grow your travel business, expand your network, or break into the industry with confidence? PTANA is your gateway to professional development, valuable partnerships, and a supportive community.

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Why join

As diverse as the industry itself.

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

  • Network with travel professionals and suppliers who exemplify excellence.
  • Become one of the best trained professional representatives in the industry.
  • PTANA is recognized as a premiere organization by CLIA, the Travel Show Marketing Group and others.
  • Benefit from PTANA discounts and familiarization (FAM) trips.

Member benefits

  • Exclusive educational webinars and training
  • Alonzo's Weekly Education Newsletter
  • Networking with elite travel suppliers
  • CLIA recognition and accreditation benefits
  • FAM trip opportunities
  • Member-only directory access
  • Local chapter membership
  • Annual convention attendance discounts
  • iHealthcare partnership benefits
  • Professional development resources
  • Professional discounts
  • Charitable causes

Membership types

Find the membership that fits you.

Every application includes the PTANA Code of Conduct and is subject to Board approval.

Novice, Student or Intern

For newcomers, students, or interns pursuing a career in travel or hospitality — with mentorship, training and networking.

$69per year · renews in January

Join as a Novice

Travel Agent Member

For experienced travel advisors and agency owners ready to connect, grow, and stay ahead with exclusive PTANA tools and events.

$109per year · renews in January

Join as a Travel Agent

Industry Partner

For suppliers, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, CVBs, and other travel organizations looking to build relationships with active travel sellers.

$199per year · Chapter Industry Partner · renews in January

Join as a Partner

National Affiliate

Corporate Industry Partner — a national-level supplier partnership with PTANA.

$1,500per year · renews in January

Become an Affiliate

Join an existing chapter

Connect locally with one of PTANA's 13 chapters.

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Start a new chapter

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Before you apply

What you'll need, and what happens next.

What you'll need to apply

Everyone

  • Completed application & Code of Conduct

Travel Agents

  • Business card
  • Continuing education or specialist certificate from the last 12 months
  • IATAN, CLIA, TRUE or ARC card or certificate
  • Three commissionable supplier bookings within one year (not personal)

Industry Partners

  • Organization logo and business card

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Choose your membership type and submit your application and documents through our secure MembershipWorks form.

  2. 2

    Board approval

    Your application is reviewed and approved by the PTANA Board of Directors.

  3. 3

    Welcome — renew each January

    Join your local chapter and start using member benefits. Membership renews annually in January.

The application fee is non-refundable. The membership fee includes the National Assessment and Local Charity Donations.

Member benefit · iHealthcare

Health, Medicare and Retirement Benefits with iHealthcare.

Affordable health coverage, Medicare, dental, vision and retirement benefits for members, their families, employees and independent contractors in the US who may be eligible.

Health coverage Medicare plans & supplements Dental & vision Hospital indemnity Life insurance & disability Retirement & college planning
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For members, their families, employees and independent contractors in the US who may be eligible.

FAQ

Membership questions

Who can join PTANA?

Experienced travel advisors and agency owners, industry partners (suppliers, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, CVBs and other travel organizations), novices, students and interns pursuing a travel or hospitality career, and national-level supplier partners as National Affiliates.

What do I need to apply as a travel agent?

A business card; your completed application and Code of Conduct; a continuing education or specialist certificate from the last 12 months; an IATAN, CLIA, TRUE or ARC card or certificate; and three commissionable supplier bookings within one year (not personal).

When does membership renew?

Membership renews annually in January for all members.

Is the application fee refundable?

No. The application fee is non-refundable, and membership is subject to Board approval. The membership fee includes the National Assessment and Local Charity Donations.

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