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Student and Youth
Travel Association
The Student Youth Travel
Association of North America (SYTA)
is the "Good Housekeeping" seal
of approval for travel companies
working with students and youth.
SYTA requires member companies
to commit to a minimum level of
$200,000 of consumer protection
coverage, provide at least
$1,000,000 in liability coverage
and adhere to a strict code of
ethics which include a
commitment to customer
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International
Airlines Travel Agent Network
IATAN is a not-for profit
service organization. Its main
goal is to assist travel agents
to meet and maintain a specific
set of standards that are of
value to airlines, the agency
community, as well as to
consumers.The International
Airlines Travel Agent Network is
the U.S. subsidiary of IATA.
When you become IATAN endorsed,
you confirm to the industry and
to the traveling public that you
operate your travel business
within a specific set of
acceptable business standards.
These professional standards
relate to your personnel,
premises, financial stability
and security of traffic
documents.When the IATAN logo is
displayed in a travel agency's
window, on business stationery
and press releases, it
demonstrates the agency owner's
connection with the
international travel community. |
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International Air
Transport Association
Financial Viability
To assist the industry to
achieve adequate levels of
profitability.
Products and Services
To provide high quality, value
for money, industry-required
products and services that meet
the needs of the customer.
Standards and Procedures
To develop cost-effective,
environmentally-friendly
standards and procedures to
facilitate the operation of
international air transport.
Industry Support
To identify and articulate
common industry positions and
support the resolution of key
industry issues. |
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Cross Sphere
The Global Association for
Packaged Travel.
Cross Sphere tour companies must
meet strict requirements
regarding insurance, number of
tours conducted, and employee
experience. |
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Better Business
Bureau
The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
system in the U.S. extends over
98% of the nation;
coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii,
Alaska, and Puerto Rico. It also
has a partner BBB system that
serves much of Canada.
In total, 145 BBBs help nearly
24 million consumers and
businesses each year. Since the
founding of the first BBB in
1912, the BBB system has proven
that the majority of marketplace
problems can be solved fairly
through the use of voluntary
self-regulation and consumer
education. |
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American Society of
Travel Agents
ASTA travel agents are
knowledgeable professionals that
uphold a strict code of ethics.
The Society provides education,
training and resource materials
to its members to equip them
with the tools they need to
offer you the highest quality of
service. Knowledgeable ASTA
travel agents keep up-to-date by
attending industry events that
offer educational seminars and
networking opportunities.
The ASTA membership includes
over 18,000 travel agencies
across the U.S. and around the
world. Most ASTA member agencies
offer one-stop shopping for all
travel arrangements. ASTA's
priority is fighting for your
best interests. We have a
long-standing record of fighting
for consumer rights. And, should
you ever encounter a problem
with an ASTA member, our
Consumer Affairs Department is
here to help you. We want you to
have a safe and happy trip.
Start by seeing your local ASTA
member travel agency. |
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Airlines Reporting
Corporation
Airlines Reporting Corporation
(ARC) is a service company owned
by the principal scheduled
airlines of the United States.
One of its primary functions is
to process and evaluate
applications by persons and
organizations seeking ARC
approval as travel agencies, or
approval of locations in the
U.S. at which ARC agents may
conduct business. For the
general public, IATA simplifies
the travel and shipping process.
By helping to control airline
costs, IATA contributes to
cheaper tickets and shipping
costs. ARC makes sure that
Members' aircraft can operate
safely, securely, efficiently
and economically -under clearly
defined and understood rules.
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Financial
Protection and Insurance:
• Irrevocable Line of Credit
as required by ARC and IATA
• DOT Bond of $200,000 posted
for Charter Participant
Protection
• All funds for charter programs
are held in escrow with Atlantic
Bank of New York
• Invasion Snow Tours holds a $1 million
general liability insurance
policy with General Accident
Insurance Company
• Invasion Snow Tours carries $1 million
in errors and omissions
insurance with General Accident
Insurance Company
• Invasion Snow Tours is covered by the
National Tour Association's
Consumer Protection Plan
Sales Support
and Service:
• Complimentary advertising
flyers, brochures, posters,
videos and ad slicks
• Dedicated and experienced
personnel to help with your
Invasion Snow Tours needs
• Sales representatives located
nationwide
• Special evening and weekend
hours during peak season
Dependable
Air Transportation:
• Non-stop and direct charter
flights from over 15 cities
• All certified and approved
aircraft
• Airplanes are chartered
specifically for student groups
• Taxes are pre-collected on
most International destination
flights
Complete
On-Site Program:
• Professional on-site Invasion
Snow Tours
staff and office
• Discounted and free parties at
the most popular clubs and
restaurants!
• Side excursions and
watersports at the best prices
• On-location 24-hour staff room
for your convenience
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