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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA? IATA’s mission and main purposes.

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Timatic by IATA: Travel Requirements Database, Explained

AltexSoft Travel

Currently tested by Emirates and Etihad airlines, the Travel Pass is promised to become an end-to-end solution that will validate government regulations and standardize the process. Customs Regulations concerning the import and export of goods and small pets. Currency Regulations. News on regulation changes.

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Travel Agency Accreditation, Explained: IATA, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, and TRUE

AltexSoft Travel

Here, we will cover all the accreditation types, their application process, and benefits to help you make an educated choice. What is Travel Agency Accreditation? There are many more companies selling travel services than the ones providing them. So, what are the main benefits of having an IATA accreditation?

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

A private charter, especially, offers the benefit of no interaction between unrelated parties, the opportunity for crew to oversee safety precautions continuously, and a heightened ability to keep track of those in contact—unlike in an airport with high traffic and no way to limit interaction.

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Airline Reporting Corporation: ARC Accreditation Options and Steps to Get It

AltexSoft Travel

So, ARC or Airline Reporting Corporation is a company that regulates and handles transactions between airlines and US-based travel agencies. Probably, the most important benefit of ARC accreditation is the ability to issue airline tickets. ARC Verified Travel Consultant (VTC): for non-ticketing travel professionals.

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No Excuses: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Traveling for Business or Pleasure

Traveler's Q

In this article, we will share practical tips and advice for how to stay healthy while traveling, so you can make the most out of your experiences without sacrificing your well-being. Whether you are planning a vacation with a travel agent or taking a solo adventure, these tips will help you prioritize your health.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

Tour operators are travel companies that devise itineraries, create corresponding multi-component tour packages, sell them to travel agents or travelers, and make sure everything goes well from the start to the end of the trip, having full responsibility to the traveler. Tour operators: providing turn-key services.

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