PTANA Membership

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Looking to grow your travel business, expand your network, or break into the industry with confidence? The Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA) is your gateway to professional development, valuable partnerships, and a supportive community. Whether you’re a travel advisor, agency owner, industry partner, or exploring a future in travel, PTANA connects you with the tools, training, and relationships that drive real success — all while supporting charitable causes across the globe.

From cruise lines and airlines to tour operators, visitor bureaus, and travel students, our membership is as diverse as the industry itself. PTANA is where collaboration happens, knowledge is shared, and opportunities are created. If you’re passionate about travel, this is where you belong.

If you would like to form a new PTANA Chapter please Click Here to contact us.

Already a member? Click here to sign in to access your dashboard and unlock your exclusive benefits.

Choose the membership that fits you best:

• Join as a Travel Agent Member – Ideal for experienced travel advisors and agency owners ready to connect, grow, and stay ahead with exclusive PTANA tools and events.

• Join as an Industry Partner – Perfect for suppliers, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, CVBs, and other travel organizations looking to build strong relationships with active travel sellers.

• Join as a Novice, Student, or Intern – Designed for newcomers, students, or interns pursuing a career in travel or hospitality, with access to mentorship, training, and networking to help you get started.

Fully complete all sections of this form and upload all supporting documentation with your application for membership. Application Fee is non-refundable. Application is subject to approval by Board of Directors. Membership Fee includes National Assessment and Local Charity Donations. Membership is renewed annually in January of each calendar year.

Join as a Travel Agent
Join as an Industry Partner
Join as a Novice/Student/Intern

Join an Existing PTANA Chapter

Kindly confirm that you have the following as PDF, JPG or PNG formats to upload.

  • Business Card (required for Agents & Industry Partners)
  • Completed Application & Code of Conduct (required for EVERYONE to be completed below)
  • Continuing Education Certificate (required for AGENTS from within last 12 months)
  • IATAN, CLIA, TRUE or ARC Card or Certificate (required for AGENTS as Credentials must be kept current)
  • Three (3) commissionable supplier bookings within one (1) year of new or renewal membership application submission. Cannot be personal bookings. (required for Agents)

For Industry Partners
Upload your organization logo and business card. That’s all that’s needed!

Important: Continuing Education Certificates Needed

At least one specialist program is required for membership. This includes domestic, international, chain hotels, cruise lines, and Travel Institute Specialist Programs.

If you do not have a Specialist Certificate, you may go to any of these resources to take one of the many on-line Specialist courses offered.

Upload logo and any continuing education certificates to to your profile, or click an image to delete.  It must be a PNG, JPG or TIF. PDFs not acceptable.

For Travel Agents
If you have a photo of your badge from a Travel Conference like PTANA Convention, Travel Agent Forum, Cruise 360, Travel Leaders Edge, ASTA Showcase or another major event that you registered for and attended in the last year, you can upload it here.