What is an embarc ID?
CLIA card (EMBARC ID – Enrolled Member Benefit and Recognition Card) issued by Cruise Lines International Association is travel agent’s identification card showing membership with CLIA. EMBARC ID card is often used as proof that the card holder is an official seller of travel.
What are the benefits of a CLIA card?
Access to a variety of professional development and training courses. Certification and certificate opportunities for you and your agents. Bonus commissions and personal travel discounts from CLIA Cruise Lines and Executive Partners. Rights to use the CLIA Member logo within your agency’s marketing communications.
What can you do with a CLIA card?
Benefits You Get From a CLIA Card
- Ability to earn bonus commissions.
- Ability to expand your cruise line knowledge.
- Access to exclusive areas of the CLIA website.
- Access to marketing and sales tools.
- Cruise line training and education resources.
- Inside updates on any potential legislative updates that impact travel.
How long does it take to get a CLIA card?
You can expect your Travel Agency Membership kit to arrive within 4-8 weeks of your membership enrollment or renewal date.
How do I get a travel agency number?
To apply for an IATAN number, check the following documents and procedures:
- Provide ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation) Approval.
- Provide proof of a Current Business License.
- Submit proof of Ownership and Legal Form of Business Corporation.
What does CLIA stand for?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
“CLIA” is the acronym for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. This law requires any facility performing examinations of human specimens (e.g., tissue, blood, urine, etc.) for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment purposes to be certified by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Is CLIA the same as IATA?
It serves the same purpose as the ARC or IATA number, it’s just issued by another organization and has different barriers of entry and costs associated with it. The next paragraph will cover another important difference between CLIA and ARC/IATA numbers.
How do I qualify for IATA?
Eligibility requirements
- Hold a remunerated position at the accredited travel agency.
- Be registered with IATAN.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Work for the agency at least 20 hours per week.
- Earn a minimum of $5,000 in the year prior to application.
What is the EMBARC ID?
Join or Renew Today! Exclusively for CLIA Individual Agent Members, this key element of your membership is honored by select hotels, car rental companies, airlines, and other providers for special considerations and discounts. The EMBARC ID provides CLIA Individual Agent Members with the following benefits:
What is an EMBARC® membership?
As a points-based system, you can create a membership that’s the perfect size for how you vacation, or want to vacation, at any stage in your life. Each membership is custom tailored to individual families and couples. Points are your travel currency to book accommodations at the Embarc® resorts and partner properties.
What is an EMBARC point?
Points are your travel currency to book accommodations at the Embarc® resorts and partner properties. Each year, you receive your allotment of points to use or to give notice to bank up to one year for future vacations. Planning the trip of a lifetime? You might need more points to take that European adventure.
What is the CLIA EMBARC ID?
Exclusively for CLIA Individual Agent Members, this key element of your membership is honored by select hotels, car rental companies, airlines, and other providers for special considerations and discounts. The EMBARC ID provides CLIA Individual Agent Members with the following benefits: