The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has issued a call for travel advisors nationwide to register for this year’s Legislative Day, scheduled for April 20-21 in Washington, D.C., citing significant gaps in state-by-state participation.
With three months remaining until the event, ASTA reports that 31 states currently lack adequate representation. The organization seeks advisors from Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The two-day event will take place at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. Legislative Day serves as the primary advocacy platform for the travel advisor industry, enabling direct engagement between advisors and members of Congress and their staff regarding policies affecting travel businesses.
According to ASTA, comprehensive state representation strengthens the organization's position in policy discussions with lawmakers. The absence of geographic diversity risks excluding perspectives from congressional conversations that shape industry regulations.
Registered participants will receive advocacy training and scheduled meetings with congressional offices. The event provides guidance from experienced team captains and follow-up resources, designed to accommodate both first-time attendees and returning participants.
Registration is currently open, with ASTA encouraging interested advisors to secure their positions in state delegations.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by ASTA. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
