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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

Cruise line representatives cited the vaccination requirement as part of a multi-pronged approach to keeping crew and passengers safe, in addition to implementing CDC regulations, requiring negative testing before boarding and adhering to reduced capacity and social distancing guidelines.

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

AltexSoft Travel

Every industry has its own regulator – an authority that sets standards and improves the cooperation inside. The air travel industry is no exception. Its main goal is to regulate distribution-related activities in airlines and commercial aviation such as fare calculations, revenue allocation, and baggage rules.

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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. In short, IATA’s role and range of responsibilities in the travel sector are much broader as it formulates the industry policy and standards. What is ARC? Why get ARC accreditation?

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What is PNR: Passenger Name Record Explained in Details

AltexSoft Travel

A carrier’s operator or authorized travel agent logs into the CRS/GDS to build a PNR file with five mandatory elements (to be discussed later in the section about PNR data). It may appear under different names — a record locator, booking reference, reservation code, or just PNR. Initial PNR generation.

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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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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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IHG’s Kenneth Macpherson Offers a Positive Outlook

Business Traveler USA

BT: When do you think business travel will return, and is there anything a hotel company can do to encourage it? I think the primary driver at the moment [that is restricting travel] is all the regulations put in place with the great intention of governments’ care for public health. MACPHERSON: Firstly, I am optimistic.