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APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
We want your application to go as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us:

E-mail: adm@arccorp.com
Phone: (703) 816-8085
Fax: (703) 816-8086

 
Travel Agencies Participation
Thank you for considering ARC!
We realize that travel agencies have many different business models, so we offer two levels of participation depending on your specific needs.


ARC Accredited Travel Agency

This level of participation offers full access to ARC’s broad range of services. ARC Accreditation is ideal for travel agencies that issue tickets for air, rail, and bus carriers.

  • Issue tickets for U.S.and non-U.S based carriers: Accredited Agencies issue tickets for more than 160 air, rail, and bus suppliers.
  • Electronic Financial Settlement: From ticket settlement to commission payment processing, ARC equips you with the secure, up-to-date tools needed to be a top-notch travel agency.
  • Industry Visibility: Accredited Agencies are assigned an ARC number and included on the ARC Agency List used by carriers, hotels, car rental companies, and more! Travel suppliers throughout the world use the ARC number to identify travel professionals.
  • Unique Sales and Marketing Tools: ARC delivers the best value in travel with ARC MarketPlace for commissionable destination activities, travel agent service fees through your GDS or Agent's Choice, designer mini-itineraries, quality ticketing stock and more!
If you are purchasing an ARC accredited agency Learn More

ARC Verified Travel Consultant (VTC)

VTC participation is perfect for travel professionals who want to enjoy the benefits of ARC participation, but do not issue tickets for airline, rail, or bus carriers.

  • Industry Visibility: VTCs are assigned an ARC number and are included on the ARC Agency List used by carriers, hotels, car rental companies, and more! Travel suppliers throughout the world use the ARC number to identify travel professionals.
  • Electronic Financial Settlement: For credit memos and travel agent service fees, ARC equips you with the secure, up-to-date tools needed to settle your non-carrier transactions.
  • Sales and Marketing Tools: ARC MarketPlace for commissionable destination activities, travel agent service fees through Agent's Choice, and designer mini-itineraries all help you deliver the best value in travel for each and every client.

Comparing Participation Benefits

  Full
Accreditation
VTC
Issuing tickets for more than 160 airlines, rail and bus carriers X  
Online settlement of your account X X
Industry Visibility, ARC number, and listing on the ARC Agency List X X
Collecting travel agency service fees using ARC's Travel Agent Service Fee Program via ARC Agent's Choice (without a GDS) X X
Collecting travel agency service fees using ARC's Travel Agent Service Fee Program via a GDS X  
Earning commissions on ARC Marketplace transactions X X
Agency supplies, including ticket jackets and designer mini-itineraries X X
Fraud Prevention Training X X
Online, e-mail, and phone customer support X X




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