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About PTANA

For travel agents, by travel agents.

Professional Travel Agents of North America was officially formed in January 2009 to become the only organization "For travel agents, By travel agents."

Founded January 2009 13 chapters CLIA Premier Member Chesterfield, Virginia

Who we are

An association run by the people it serves.

PTANA was officially formed in January 2009. Our Board of Directors includes some of the original founders alongside other elected travel agents — so every decision is made by working travel professionals.

We provide an educational forum and create networking opportunities for travel professionals across North America, facilitate strong, lasting relationships with travel partners to promote domestic and international destinations, and support worldwide charitable causes.

Our mission

Providing an educational forum and creating networking opportunities for travel professionals across North America; facilitating strong lasting relationships with travel partners to promote domestic and international travel destinations; supporting worldwide charitable causes.

An I AM PTANA tote bag, lanyard, name badge and welcome letter in the welcome package for the 8th Annual PTANA Convention in Cancun, Mexico, 2016
The welcome package for the 8th Annual PTANA Convention in Cancun, Mexico, 2016.

What we do

Four commitments since 2009.

PTANA is recognized as a premiere organization by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Travel Show Marketing Group and others.

Education and networking

Provide an educational forum and networking opportunities for travel professionals.

Industry partners

Facilitate a strong relationship with our travel industry partners.

Promote travel

Promote domestic and international travel.

Charitable causes

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

Our alliance with CLIA

PTANA has proven themselves to be a valuable member of the cruise industry and I look forward to seeing them thrive as a new Premier Member of CLIA.

Cindy D'Aoust, then president and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association — January 2017

CLIA

In January 2017 CLIA announced an alliance with PTANA, and PTANA became a Premier Member of CLIA — the world's largest cruise industry trade association.

Premier Member since 2017

Leadership

Board of Directors 2026–2027

Elected travel agents — including some of PTANA's original founders — representing chapters across the network.

  • Paula Dozier Sr.

    Chairperson

    Maryland

  • Brenda Cole

    Co-Chairperson

    Maryland

  • Gerrie Maccannon

    Secretary/Parliamentarian

    Maryland

  • Patricia Montegut-Grant

    Financial Secretary

    National Capital Area

  • Carol Hriczov

    Treasurer

    Metro Atlanta

  • Carlton Campbell

    Media/Publicity

    Hampton Roads

  • Vicki Gunther

    National Programs/Education Chair

    Las Vegas

  • Patricia Patton

    National Membership Chair

    Louisiana

  • Lera L. Doneghy

    National Historian

    Greater Detroit

  • Verna Hartlove

    National Programs Co-Chair

    Maryland

  • Tammy Brown

    National Education Co-Chair

    National Affiliate Member

  • Tennille Harrison

    National Community Outreach/Ways and Means

    Louisiana

Committee chairs

  • Lila Nicholas

    Advisory

  • Mary Burley

    Policy & Procedure

  • Judy McDowell

    New Chapter Facilitator

  • PJ Douglas Sands

    Brand Awareness

  • Mary Brantley

    National Trade Show Committee

Contact

Talk to PTANA.

Questions about membership, chapters, the convention or partnering with us? Send a note and the right board member will reply.

Send us a message

Contact form

Prefer email? Write to info@ptana.org or a board address on this page.

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