Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. was formed in 1950 to assist colleges, universities, museums and other cultural institutions, and professional organizations in the creation and operation of educational group travel programs for their memberships and donors. Today ATA, a leader in cultural and educational group travel, operates unique travel programs throughout the world. ATA has a staff of over 40 in the U.S. involved in all phases of travel: tour design, land operations, travel services, and marketing.

ATA also has two subsidiary divisions which include offices around the world. CET Academic Programs is well known for its innovations in the field of study abroad. Its programs– now based at multiple centers in Asia, Europe and the Middle East —specialize in integrating students into the society in which they are living. Professionals Abroad works with top U.S. and international professional associations to facilitate professional exchange between counterparts around the globe.