Make copies of your CTA certification card and one of the following: your business license,
federal tax ID number, certificate of registration or incorporation or partnership agreement.
Request a letter from your bank showing that you have a business account with them, or a statement from that account.
Ask for letters of recommendation from travel suppliers such as hotels or airlines or from any of the following agencies: American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE), National Tour Association (NTA), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) or National Association of Cruise Oriented Agencies (NACOA). You need a total of two letters from any combination of these agencies or businesses.
Make a copy of your Sellers of Travel State Registration, if applicable. Not all states require state registration of your travel business. If this is the case, then skip this step.
Make a copy of your financial statement that says you either have invested or intend to invest $10,000 or more in the travel business in the coming year. You must also provide proof of funds to make this investment such as a personal financial statement of letter of financing confirmation from your bank.
Print out a copy of the IATAN application (see resources) if you plan to mail out your application. Fill out all applicable sections. Some sections are for managerial and other applicants. Only fill out the relevant sections.
Fax the completed form, $30 payment and copied documents to (514) 868-8858 or mail them to 703 Waterford Way, Suite 600, Miami, FL, USA 33126. You can also apply directly online (see resources) and pay only $25.
