YTB HAS NO IATAN

YTB HAS NO IATAN
Notice how all the YTB reps have been saying that IATA is not important and not a goverment agency or regulatory body. They have absolutely no Idea what they are talking about. IATA credentials are the life blood and Travel Agent Benefits. YTB travel knew it and that is why they tried to appeal and get the Credentials Back but were Denied. YTB's bid for IATA reinstatement fails April 16, 2008 By Nadine Godwin YTB Travel Network won assurances that the company can continue to use its IATA numeric code as an ARC-approved agency, but it did not win reinstatement at IATA. YTB had challenged IATA's termination of the agency before IATA's agency commissioner for the U.S.

The commissioner, James Johnstone, found that YTB had "lent, subcontracted to or hired to a third party" its IATA numeric code and that IATA had taken "the appropriate step to enforce its right in the code."Johnstone cited an IATA exhibit in which YTB told its referring travel agents (RTAs) that their ARC/IATA number identified them "as an industry professional allowing you to become eligible for potential perks, preferred pricing and other courtesies."On the other hand, the commissioner said there was "no issue" on the matter of YTB's option to continue using the same numeric code as an ARC agency. He cited an IATA memorandum issued on April 10, which stated IATA was not claiming that its termination of YTB's accreditation "results in any impairment with respect to its ARC accreditation."Therefore, YTB can use its ARC number but not with any reference to IATA, and the agency is no longer eligible for any IATA products or services, said the commissioner.Also, YTB was directed to immediately cease using the IATA codes, including in connection with any ID or other credentials, and to immediately recall all IDs or credentials that include the IATA code.

YTB also was directed to immediately cease using the IATA trademark. YTB's attorney, Al Anolik, said YTB had already ceased using the IATA trademark on RTA cards and elsewhere.To contact the reporter who wrote this article, send e-mail to Nadine Godwin at ngodwin@travelweekly.com.

What this means in English folks is Those Companies that Have IATA Credentials have more Suppliers to book Travel Through and More Discounts for Agents who sell Travel. This Final decision marks the Wave of other Suppliers and vendors that will be disassociating themselves with YTB.

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YTB LOSS ROYAL CARIBBEAN
Today is more of the same. Many people have been on converence calls with thier upline leaders trying to stop the bleeding of people switching to traverus. Most of the Top Directors that got into YTB in the beginnig are trying to maintain thier downlines. Most people who have not been able to see the duplication in thier downlines are realizing it is easier to sign someone up into Traverus as a RTC for 199 vs $500.00 in YTB.

Traverus is a 22 year old international Travel agency. Which does not give out Cards to its members. They are true travel agents and have more benefits than RTA or CRTA's. People are finding out about the Traverus option Quickly.. The ground floor window is closing fast and whole teams are making the switch. By the Time Chrismas comes most people will either have made the switch or try to rebuild.

It is going to be very difficult to promote a business for 500.00 to sign up with Traverus at the back door with a Greater Vendor relationships with all suppliers including Royal Caribbean an ITAN for only $119.00! Plus its already international.

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