Setting the gold standard for travel industry accreditation
For more than 30 years, the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) has been the mark of a legitimate, professionally operated travel agency. As an industry authority, IATAN upholds the highest standards of practice — evolving alongside new technologies and distribution models to keep travel professionals ahead of the curve. Through impartial leadership and a commitment to professional excellence, IATAN helps travel professionals sharpen their skills, deepen industry partnerships, and unlock the full value of a career in travel.
Our Goals
Advance Professionalism
Elevate the standards of travel professionals across the U.S. through education, credentials, and industry recognition.
Uphold Impartial Business Standards
Administer fair, consistent, and meaningful accreditation standards that the entire industry can trust.
Strengthen Industry Connectivity
Serve as the essential link between suppliers and the U.S. travel distribution network, fostering collaboration across all sectors.
Deliver Member Value
Provide cost-effective tools, resources, and excellent customer service that deliver a tangible return on their membership.
Reinvest in the Community
As a non-profit, IATAN reinvests direct revenue in programs and initiatives that benefit travel professionals and the broader industry.
IATAN Accreditation
Become an IATAN Accredited agency and certify your professional credibility worldwide.
We offer agencies:
- Inclusion on IATA CheckACode and the IATA Agency List
- Easy validation with international suppliers
- A simple way to streamline your services to clients
- Opportunities for higher commissions
IATA/IATAN ID Card
Get the recognition you deserve and stand out from the crowd! The IATA/IATAN ID Card is the industry standard credential to identify bonafide travel professionals.
Key benefits include access to concessionary incentives from industry suppliers, the brand-new ID Card Benefits platform, and the IATA MemberPerks program, which provides cardholders with daily savings at over 300,000 merchants across North America.
Get Qualified!
Want to succeed in aviation, travel or tourism industries? IATA in partnership with (ARC) Airline Reporting Corporation can now offer you their globally recognized Travel and Tourism Diploma courses for new and existing ARC, IATA and IATAN aspiring travel industry travel professionals in the U.S. at an industry-leading price!
Only our select courses will allow you to develop and perfect your knowledge in Travel Operations, Tour Production, and Selling and Marketing Travel.