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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

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This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. A travel agent is a professional who can provide efficient and customized travel planning for a nominal price.

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9 MICE locations in Spain that will elevate your next event

Travel Daily Media

The post 9 MICE locations in Spain that will elevate your next event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. From vibrant big cities to historically and culturally fascinating towns and countryside, there are a lot of MICE locations in Spain. It also has an extensive railway network and cruise ports.

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IATA Numbers and Codes Explained

AltexSoft Travel

We’ll talk about IATA numbers and what they mean to travel agents and also explore the main codes that standardize the aviation industry. In addition, airlines’ own points of sale or sales offices also have an IATA number as an identifier of the location that issues flight tickets. IATAN accreditation.

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How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options and Steps to Take

AltexSoft Travel

These include airline designator code for reservation, ticketing, scheduling, and documentation; a prefix code to classify passengers and cargo; a baggage tag issuer code to simplify baggage handling; and location code for easier package handling. The full accreditation also means that the agent follows standard ethics and behavioral codes.

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

AltexSoft Travel

IATA accreditation for air travel: IATA vs IATAN vs TIDS International Air Transport Association or IATA is a global trade association of airlines that develops standards and practices for the aviation industry. IATA accreditation exists to verify travel agencies and control the revenue flow, and it’s accepted worldwide. How to apply?

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

AltexSoft Travel

In short, IATA’s role and range of responsibilities in the travel sector are much broader as it formulates the industry policy and standards. It also provides certification services to travel agencies worldwide, while ARC works solely with agents located in the USA, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

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

AltexSoft Travel

This way, IATA regulations benefit all parties involved, i.e., airlines, travel agents, passengers, customers, ground handlers, and others. The Services section mainly caters to those who work with airlines, i.e., travel agents, freight forwarders, airports, ground handlers, and other industry partners. Amen to that.