ASTA hopes to expose more students to the career of travel advising through a collaboration with Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Two of ASTA's online educational programs are now part of the curriculum for hospitality students at Florida International University (FIU): "Roadmap to Becoming a Travel Advisor" and "Geocultural Guide for Travel Advisors."
Students will also receive a one-year ASTA membership at the Future Travel Professional level. That gives them access to webinars, ASTA events and other members-only resources and activities.
Michael Cheng
"We are excited to partner with ASTA to offer this essential and unique opportunity to the future leaders of hospitality," said Michael Cheng, dean of the Chaplin School.
ASTA president and CEO Zane Kerby said that by providing students "industry-relevant training and opportunities to engage directly with travel professionals, we are not only investing in their future success but also strengthening the pipeline of talent that will drive the future of our industry."