Angela Shanley Associates leaders in our field for over 40 years. - UK & Ireland Inbound Tour Operator Angela Shanley Associates

Our Journey

ASA have grown from the passion & vision of its founder, Angela Shanley, to today’s extended ASA family. We remain a proudly independent company, always looking forward, but never losing sight of the heritage & values at our core.

From our infancy in 1978, ASA built a strong reputation, establishing ourselves as leaders in selected source markets. In 2003 the company undertook an ambitious re-structure & expansion plan leading to today’s ownership with Adonis Farantouris (CEO), Anak McSporran (Managing Director) & Michael Gebreslassie (Director of Finance) the three company directors.

We have since strengthened existing partnerships and developed new relationships across the globe. We have also invested. Not just in IT & systems, but also our people. It is after all the people in our industry that make the difference & drive any company’s identity. The ASA culture is one built on relationships, self-development & shared values, resulting in a highly experienced & engaged team fuelling the leadership of tomorrow.

The ASA family continues to grow. TravelTeam @ ASA joined the company in 2016. In the same year we also began a co-ownership and full management of a Paris based DMC, renamed “Flying Europe by ASA”, successfully introducing & developing new business from existing ASA partners.

In 2018, we opened a second location in the UK, a Scottish office having been an aspiration for several years. We were proud to see this into a reality with the opening of the Edinburgh branch of ASA. Building on relationships with suppliers north of the border and expanding on the flourishing demand for Scotland-only & Northern England travel, the team in Scotland has gone from strength to strength, with a second floor added in 2019.

More recently, in 2021 we merged the business from “Flying Europe by ASA” in Paris after taking full ownership of the French company, bringing the entire operation to the UK under the core ASA brand, and introducing France and other destinations to our partners through a single managed relationship.

Our journey continues…

Why work with ASA?

Complete programme management, tailored to suit you

Working in partnership, sharing our knowledge, to develop business together.

Diverse range of products & experiences

Seasonal tariffs ready to build into bespoke itineraries.

B2B booking portal

Instant confirmations also available via a b2b portal or XML connectivity.

Angela Shanley Associates leaders in our field for over 40 years.

Award-winning flexible service

At ASA we make full use of our extensive local relationships and direct contracting to offer a full DMC service in its purest sense, leaving our partners in complete control through one simple channel.

The FIT department provides a fast traditional e-mail service from “hotel only” reservations to package itineraries and everything in between. A Tailor-made division specialises in fully customised luxury experiences & extended private touring, working with our partners every step of the way to plan and deliver unique memorable trips for our guests.

For those that prefer it, our b2b Online FIT Reservation System offers instant confirmations to registered users. XML connections are also available through our Tourplan NX system, supplying a number of international wholesale partners

Our dedicated Groups department is well placed to undertake any project, city based or touring. Multi-generational family groups, seasonal charter operations or an incentive looking for a unique experience, the ASA groups team have a proven track record of delivering excellence.

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"Novotel London West has been working with Angela Shanley for several years, nurturing a strong and trustworthy relationship built on good communication and transparency. We consider these the foundations of any successful relationship. We look forward to continuing our relationship with ASA into the future."

Daniela Aili

Novotel London West

"We have worked with ASA for several years, they are a very professional and very experienced company. Their team are not only extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of the travel market, but always very enthusiastic and supportive. Well done ASA for all your hard work and achievements, we look forward to working with you for years to come!"

Rafaelle White

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

"I have worked with ASA over 25 years. I really appreciate the fact that they pay attention to all the small details, they never say no and are always willing to help and to make sure that all the clients are happy. Personal, highly professional attention. I have a special large group that arrives in London every year (100 pax) to the same hotel, same dates. I must admit that if it was not Anak coming with his big smile to meet me and help with the group, it would not be the same!"

Varda Heinrich

Diesenhaus Ramat Hasharon (Israel)

"We’ve had the extreme pleasure of being partners with ASA for several years, and would never have been able to develop and grow our business to the UK (as well as to France now, with Flying Europe) without their incredible support, superior service and comprehensive product portfolio. We rely very heavily on ASA for their outstanding destination expertise, excellent understanding of the North American market, wide range of both standard and unique products, quick response times, unparalleled customer service, and willingness to always go the extra mile for us….and on top of everything else, each and every member of their dedicated and professional team is a pleasure to work with!"

Laura DeMaio

Global Consolidated Services (GCS), USA

"I would highly recommend Angela Shanley Associates to both tourists and business partners, as it is an award-winning company with excellent market expertise. They brilliantly works with both FIT and Groups. "

Aziza Yessi

The Grand Hotel York

"Keytours Vacations, a US based tour operator, has used the services of ASA for England and the UK over the last 10 years. During this time, we have enjoyed excellent service for our individual customers as well as for groups. All staff at ASA from top management to their reservations department portray a high level of professionalism."

Andreas Larentzakis

Keytours Vacations (USA)

"We have had a close working relationship with Angela Shanley Associates for many years. The team are extremely professional and amongst the most experienced partners in the market. Their knowledge of the markets they work with and the Travel Trade in general is second to none. They are committed to their partners and are constantly exploring new opportunities to grow the business. We look forward to continued strong relations going forward."

Jo Kitchen

St Giles Heathrow

"Jurys Inns and Leonardo Hotels values its relationship Angela Shanley Associates; they are highly professional and always a delight to work with. They have exhaustive knowledge of the travel industry and I would decidedly recommend them as a reliable business partner. We look forward to continuing this positive relationship well into the future"

Rachel Tooley

Jurys Inn & Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland