Professional Associations

ARC is the trusted cornerstone of the Travel industry, integral to its success and future. ARC offers the best settlement engine, the recognized industry data store, and is the premium provider of industry knowledge and insight. All ARC approved agencies must be bonded and adhere to a high standard of ethical conduct. When an agency is ARC approved, it has passed many stringent requirements and must continually be in good standing in order to maintain the ARC endorsement.

ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) is the world's largest association of travel professionals. The mission of ASTA and its affiliated organizations is to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge and the enhancement of professionalism. ASTA seeks a retail travel marketplace that is profitable, growing and a rewarding place to work, invest and do business. Founded in 1931 as the American Steamship and Tourist Agents' Association, ASTA and its affiliates now comprise the world's largest and most influential travel trade association with members in 140 countries. As the world's largest travel trade association, our work encompasses every aspect of the travel experience.

ACTE is a not-for-profit association established to provide executive-level global education and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Membership spans all of business travel, from corporate buyers to agencies to suppliers, and accords all sectors equal membership. ACTE serves more than 6,000 executives in 50 countries.

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CLIA is an organization that operates pursuant to an agreement filed with the Federal Maritime Commission - under the shipping act of 1984. Unlike other travel industry organizations, we maintain regular dialogue with all the major trade associations. Through joint meetings held throughout the year between CLIA's Executive Committee and ASTA, ARTA, AAA, ACTA and NACOA leadership, we provide a forum for discussing important issues facing our growing industry.

IATAN's mission is to promote professionalism, administer meaningful and impartial business standards, and to provide cost-effective products, services and educational programs that benefit the travel industry. Through the use of its informational and other resources, IATAN provides a vital link between the supplier community and the U.S. travel distribution network.

ISO is a worldwide organization that develops many different kinds of standards. ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized accreditation that assures customers that the company has a good Quality Management System (QMS) in place. An organization with an effective QMS will typically meet or exceed customer expectations. Avia International Travel in Houston is an accredited ISO 9001 company since 2006.

NBTA is the source for critical information on the business travel industry. For more than 35 years, the association has dedicated itself to the professional development of its members and the advancement of the business travel management community through advocacy, education and training, and networking opportunities.

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The Texas Business Travel Associations goal is to strive to increase awareness of corporate travel issues in Texas through networking, education and community involvement. TBTA was founded as a chapter of the National Business Travel Association in 1994 by a group of local travel professionals. The objective of TBTA is to develop a network where travel professionals can receive support and education to enhance their career responsibilities through active involvement. TBTA is committed to addressing issues that arise in the travel industry and affect corporate travel.

Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), WBEA serves as the third-party certifying organization for women-owned business enterprises (WBEs). Businesses that are at least 51% owned by a woman and meet specific criteria as outlined by WBENC standards and procedures are eligible for this certification -- a designation that is not only recognized but required by most major corporations and governmental agencies as a purchasing criteria.