Angela Shanley Associates, celebrating 45 years delivering excellence. - UK & Ireland Inbound Tour Operator Angela Shanley Associates

Our Journey

ASA grew 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 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.

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.

In summer 2022 we welcomed specialist Welsh DMC Cambria under the new brand “Cambria@ASA” thereby opening the door to a fully customized FIT, Group & Incentive experience dedicated to Wales and all things Welsh.

The journey continues into 2023 as we celebrate our 45th anniversary….…

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.

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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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""After several years of partnership in different services, we are delighted to be able to work with such an efficient and serious company. We hope to share many years with this team."

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Greg Bonini

Liven Up Sightseeing / Monaco

"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

"ASA are absolute experts in their field - they set themselves apart through their attention to detail, incredible dedication, hard work and speed of service. In looking for a DMC it is important for the company you put your faith in to really know and own their destination: ASA are never content with what they did yesterday and are always pioneering new experiences that can add value to their impressive product range. Their B2B system is efficient, easy to use and brilliantly maintained. ASA understand that our wonderful industry is about people - they gain fantastic terms for their agents by truly understanding and valuing long term relationships with their suppliers. We would have no hesitation in recommending ASA to anyone looking for a full service agency to develop their UK and Ireland programme."

Chris Pourgourides

Evan Evans

"The staff I have worked with at ASA are professional, friendly and efficient. We have worked together on several group itineraries in the past years, and we have been very happy with the quality of accommodation and ground services offered. Not only do they offer basic services like guides in London, but they can work on detailed unique itineraries. We will work with them again next season and hopefully for years to come. I highly recommend ASA for all your travel requirements."

Helen Blackwood

Blyth Education (Canada)

"We here at HRG Greece consider ASA as one of our most reliable partners, they have always met both our and our clients expectations, providing us with excellent services in an ever changing and extremely difficult industry where the smallest details count! ASA has, among others, serviced us with complex, demanding, last minute requests and they are always willing to assist in a professional and timely manner. Keep up the great work and thank you on behalf of all the HRG Greece meetings, groups & events team in Athens!"

Chryssanthi Pitiropoulou

HRG (Greece)

"Our working relationship with Angela Shanley & Associates goes back to the very beginning, when the founders, Angela Shanley and Anton Thompson, agreed to work together. Over 40 years later and our relationship is as strong as ever! Their professional and friendly service with a focus on total customer satisfaction, along with their willingness to help, their loyalty and fantastic product offerings make them one of the best teams in the industry to work with. We are proud of our long association with ASA and look forward to working with this great team for at least another 40 years!"

Joanne Adolphe

Thompsons Holiday South Africa

"At Edwardian Group London, we have been very fortunate in fostering a mutually supportive relationship with Angela Shanley Associates over the last 20 years. A wonderful ambassador and loyal supporter of our hotels, we value them greatly and look forward to continuing this nurturing relationship well into the future."

Shazia Fleming

Edwardian Group London

"I have been working with ASA Ltd for many years and we have been welcoming their guests to Fonab Castle Hotel for over 2 years. We have always found the team very professional and provide excellent communication regarding their client needs and requests. ASA have been building dream trips to Scotland for some amazing clients, and some have kindly shared their experiences and glowing praise for their well-planned out itineraries and attention to detail."

Janette Napier

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa