Why ABC Members Should Join ASTA: Expanding Your Reach as a Wedding & Travel Professional
Today’s couples want more than a beautifully planned wedding — they want a seamless experience from “Yes!” to “I do,” including destination weddings, group travel, room blocks, and unforgettable honeymoons.
To support this growing demand, the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) is proud to align with the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the world’s leading advocate and professional organization for travel advisors.
This partnership gives ABC members direct access to powerful resources, expanded credibility, and new income opportunities — all while strengthening the professional standards of our industry.
What is ASTA and Why It Matters for Wedding Professionals
ASTA represents more than 17,000 travel professionals across the globe and is recognized as the gold-standard organization for ethical, educated, and reliable travel advisors.
For wedding planners, ASTA provides the tools, training, and network needed to confidently offer travel services as part of your planning business — especially for destination weddings and romance travel.
Being part of both ABC and ASTA positions you as a full-service wedding professional with the knowledge and credentials today’s couples expect.
Exclusive Discount for ABC Members
To celebrate this partnership, ABC members receive a $50 discount on ASTA membership for the remainder of the year.
Your Discount Code:
ABCWED
This code is valid for new memberships AND renewals through 12/31/2025.
Membership cost with discount: $247 → $197
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Simply enter ABCWED when joining ASTA to save $50 and unlock immediate access to member benefits.
What ASTA Membership Offers ABC Members
✓ New Revenue Opportunities
Destination weddings, group travel, honeymoons, and anniversary trips can become recurring income streams within your business.
✓ Increased Professional Credibility
Consumers recognize ASTA as the organization representing ethical, trained travel advisors — pairing perfectly with ABC’s designation standards.
✓ Access to High-Quality Travel Education
ASTA provides certifications, webinars, business tools, and training specifically designed for today’s travel advisors and those adding travel services.
✓ A Vast Network of Industry Partners
Connect with resorts, cruise lines, tourism boards, DMCs, and travel suppliers that support wedding and romance travel.
✓ Support for Your ABC Designation Pathway
Offering travel services can help you earn points toward higher ABC designations and expand your expertise as a well-rounded planning professional.
Ideal for Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists
Whether you are currently offering travel services or looking to start, ASTA helps wedding planners:
Build relationships with resorts and suppliers
Manage group travel and room blocks
Become recognized specialists in honeymoon and romance travel
Add profitable travel planning to your services
Enhance your business with industry-backed training
ABC + ASTA: A Partnership for Industry Leadership
This collaboration strengthens ABC’s mission to elevate professional standards and support its members with practical, revenue-generating opportunities.
By joining ASTA, ABC members gain:
A stronger professional identity
Expanded income potential
A deeper educational foundation
A unified voice in both the wedding and travel industries
Together, ABC and ASTA are investing in the future of wedding professionals by ensuring you have the tools, training, and connections to thrive.
How to Join ASTA with Your ABC Discount
Visit ASTA’s membership page.
Enter code ABCWED at checkout to receive $50 off.
Start accessing advocacy, education, events, and industry connections immediately.
Your membership is an investment in your business — and in the strength of our community.
