Visit Galveston's CTA Program

Accredited through the Tourism Ambassador Institute® and administered at the local level, the Certified Tourism Ambassador[TM] (CTA) program is an industry-recognized certification.

Through its locally customized curriculum, the CTA program focuses on the experience given to visitors, whether they are leisure travelers, business travelers, or attendees.

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SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Tourism Summit is Tuesday, May 12; 10AM - 3PM at the Galveston Island Convetion Center

Become a CTA

Renew your CTA

Add your 50 CTA points at CTANetwork.com
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Upcoming CTA Classes

Know someone that should be a CTA? We have monthly classes they can attend to become certified. Send them to www.ctanetwork.com and have them register. They can then pick their class. All classes are held at the Park Board Plaza at 601 Tremont. For more information, send an email to: info@visitgalveston.com

  • Apr 8; 1 PM
  • May 19; 1 PM

CTA Socials

  • Thursday, April 2nd: Artist Boat Tour & Pizza, 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Friday, April 24th: Galveston CTA Evening at The Pleasure Pier
  • Wednesday, May 13th: Open House at the League-Kempner Mansion, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Registration links for all CTA Socials will be available mid-March. For more information, send an email to: info@visitgalveston.com

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