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Local Travel Professional Earns Certification from The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

Eileen at Land and Sea Travel

Rockwall, TX, January, 21 2022 —

Letter to the Editor: Local travel agency becomes a Verified Travel Advisor, why this matters.

Texas, Rockwall, January, 21, 2022 – Devising the picture perfect vacation for most travelers can be time consuming and daunting. Eileen Murphy of Land and Sea Travel, LLC recently obtained her Verified Travel Advisor certification from the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).

In our industry, competition is fierce. But when stamped with the ASTA VTA badge, the travel industry and potential clients are granted with the reassurance that their professionalism and industry knowledge is at the highest standard.

The American Society of Travel Advisors is the leading global advocate for travel advisors, the travel industry, and the traveling public. ASTA's certification programs provide a higher level of verifiable professional knowledge to the advanced seller of travel. Completion of the Verified Travel Advisor Program proves to the traveler, and the industry, that the advisor has the highest level of proficiency and dedication to their business.  Only ASTA members subscribe to a 12-point Code of Ethics, the core of which is the concept of “Integrity in Travel.” Put simply, this is the pledge our members stake their reputations on.

The intense nine-course curriculum allots twelve months of completion consisting of training manuals, online videos and exams. Once completed, the travel advisor is awarded the distinguishing mark of being an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor.

Eileen Murphy of Land and Sea Travel has passed ASTA’s rigorous standards and is awarded the badge of being an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor. Stamped with the VTA badge, Eileen Murphy of Land and Sea Travel has achieved the highest level of integrity by our industry standards.

For all your travel needs contact Eileen Murphy:

Land and Sea Travel, LLC

919-346-1318

Eileen@LandandSeaTravel.com

LandandSeaTravel.com

About Land and Sea Travel:

A Different Kind of Travel Agency

Land and Sea Travel is a team of passionate and committed travel advisors who want to bring the joy and education that world travel and tourism has to offer. You won't find a better travel agency that is better equipped to address your needs. We don't just sell travel, we create experiences just for you!

You don't need to feel overwhelmed with all the options out there for you. We are here for you every step of the way; you are never alone. Making sure you are at the right destination, the right accommodations or the right cruise line and ship for you!

About ASTA:

Rebranded in 2018 as the American Society of Travel Advisors, ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel advisors, the travel industry and the traveling public. Its members represent 80 percent of all travel sold in the United States through the travel agency distribution channel. Together with hundreds of internationally-based members, ASTA’s history of industry advocacy traces back to its founding in 1931 when it launched with the mission to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge and the enhancement of professionalism. For more information about the Society, visit ASTA.org. Consumers can connect with an ASTA travel advisor at TravelSense.org.

About the ASTA Verified Travel Advisor Program:

There are all kinds of industry certifications in the travel industry. All of which are very valuable and attest to hard work and determination. The ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification program lets the travel industry and the consumer know that advisor is one of unparalleled knowledge, professionalism, and ethical boundaries beyond reproach. The continuing education component of the program is available after completion of the certification. For more information, check out or FAQ sheet.