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 (COO) & Michael Gebreslassie (CFO) 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.  This is #theASAway.

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 following year in summer 2023 we left our long-term home in London and moved across the street to a new office double the size, to ensure the team had the option to benefit from an office environment as we rapidly grew.

2023 saw ASA turn 45 years old coinciding with yet another record-breaking year as the industry rebounded.  The journey continued into 2024 as the Travel Agenda brand joined the ASA family as “TravelAgenda@ASA” bringing a wealth of experience and new opportunities. In November 2024 it was Edinburgh’s turn for a new office and after 6 years in George Street we moved into larger premises on Calton Road following the successes of the Edinburgh based team.

Trinity,College,,Dublin

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.

3d,Wallpaper,Eiffel,And,Sky,Blue,Illustration

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 local 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.  We can supply meals or lunch packs catering for all dietary or religious requirements.  The ASA groups team have a proven track record of delivering excellence.

Offer your clients the benefits of a partnership with ASA. Register today.

"ASA is a key client for Blair Castle bringing us quality enquiries and bookings throughout the season.

They are quick to respond to queries and always contactable should any need arise. We thoroughly enjoy working with the team and hope to do so for many years to come.

"
BLAIR CASTLE
"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
"We love working with the team at Angela Shanley Associates. They are super-efficient and truly lovely to work with. Their passion for service and taking excellent care of their Clients resonates strongly with our own values. They are a joy to work with!"
Joyce Arbuckle
Kingsmills Hotel
"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)
"Welcoming guests to Killarney for over 35 years, O Donoghue Ring Hotels has a wealth of experience in working with multiple operators and business segments. Our relationship with Angela Shanley Associates is very important to us, the approachability of the Anak & Agnieszka, and their demonstrable knowledge of the tourism business is something that is evident in their offering. A quality team, offering a quality product with a dedication to the guest that is very evident. We look forward to working with Angela Shanley Associates for many years to come."
Margaret O Donoghue
O Donoghue Ring Hotels
"We love working with the ASA team!. They are really knowledgeable and have a real focus on the details. They are also very friendly and polite – such a pleasure to deal with."
Joyce Arbuckle
The Kingsmills Hotel
"Angela Shanley Associates has been a partner of our company for many years. Working with a professional and very experienced team who are very knowledgeable in their markets is an extremely important part of our strategic growth as a company."
Mairead Delaney
McGettigan Hotel Group
"We at hotel LA PEROUSE we have enjoyed working with ASA and value our long term partnership with a very professional and experienced team."
Laure Giometti
Hotel La Perouse - Nice, France.