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ARC employees celebrate International Women’s Day by sharing their experiences with inclusion in the workplace.

ARC is bringing together stakeholders to solve the challenges of NDC and unlock the power of modern airline distribution.

Travel agents: Watch this webinar to learn how ARC defines reasonable care, discover strategies to prevent fraud and how to safeguard your agency.

As we usher in a new year, we're thrilled to take a moment to reflect on the incredible strides we've made together in 2023 and share a sneak peek into the exciting developments awaiting you in 2024.

As we usher in a new year, we're thrilled to take a moment to reflect on the incredible strides we've made together in 2023 and share a sneak peek into the exciting developments awaiting you in 2024.

National Mentoring Month is recognized each January to highlight the importance of mentorships and the impact these relationships have on people’s lives.

Before you gather with family and friends this holiday season, take a moment to secure your travel agency systems.

Learn about critical fraud awareness insights and practical tips to prepare your travel agency for security challenges in 2024.

Expedia and ARC Release 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report

Discover New Distribution Capability's (NDC) history, its driving forces, and how ARC supports travel innovation with Direct Connect.

Expedia and ARC Release 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report

Watch this webinar to learn how the ARC Pay portfolio brings operational efficiencies and added value to travel agencies.

Watch Ep. 2 of ARC's NDC Webinar Partner Series to learn about exchanges, refunds and voids within the Amadeus Travel Platform.

ARC's Pride Employee Resource Group has an exciting lineup of events for #PrideMonth2023. Read all about it here!

Watch Ep. 1 of ARC's NDC Webinar Partner Series to learn how Amadeus' Travel Platform streamlines NDC integrations for travel agents.

Learn about the latest in NDC and ARC’s pathway to settlement and reporting with Direct Connect.

Learn about the latest in NDC and ARC’s pathway to settlement and reporting with Direct Connect.

Get ready to explore! Read inspiring travel stories that will inspire you to embark on your own adventures.

Take a look back at the top 10 blog posts of 2022.

ARC and Uplift partner toprovidebuy now, pay later options for travel agencies to offer to their customers.

Interest in ARC’s Direct Connect is skyrocketing. Learn how much the program has grown in 2022 and plans for future expansion.

Destination marketers can dig deeper to analyze tourism patterns, measure travel intent, identify potential new markets and more with Destination Gateway.

Interest in ARC’s Direct Connect is skyrocketing. Learn how much the program has grown in 2022 and plans for future expansion.

Watch on-demand webinars to learn abouttravel industry fraud risks,revenue integrity and tools to protect your business.

GBTA recently held its first in-person convention in more than two years. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

GBTA recently held its first in-person convention in more than two years. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

GBTA recently held its first in-person convention in more than two years. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

Read about ARC’s GBTA 2023 conference takeaways, the changing trends in business travel and what’s ahead in 2024.

Registration is now open! Join us in September for ARC’s Fraud Awareness Month webinar series. All sessions are presented in a free online forum.

Denver Airport is growing! Learn how DEN became the third busiest airport in the world, the largest operation for three airlines and will record the highest passenger levels in 2022.

ARC’s podcast miniseries invites industry-leading stakeholders to discuss the state of omnichannel retailing in travel

Eric Barger reflects on ARC’s top score in theHuman Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index.

GBTA recently held its first in-person convention in more than two years. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

GBTA recently held its first in-person convention in more than two years. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

ARC is proud of the diverse and unique backgrounds of our employees throughout the U.S. On Veterans Day, we take the day to recognize individuals for their contributions to their country along with the skills and opportunities afforded to them through military service.

ARC explores the stakeholder benefits of omnichannel retailing with Susan Lichtenstein of DigiTravel Consulting and Dorian Stonie of Salesforce.

ARC’s mission is to help the global travel community connect, grow and thrive. We know you have options to process the credit card payments you receive, and we built ARC Pay to help agencies do just that.

The Enter the Travel-Verse Hackathon is free and open to participants with data analytics, machine learning, programming, design and other technology skillsets. Participants can compete as individuals or in teams of up to four members.

The fourth annual ARC Fraud Awareness Month discussed the latest trends and insights into fraud impacting the air travel industry.

By remembering how we came together in the aftermath of 9/11, we continue to heal and grow stronger. We must never forget the power of resiliency, compassion, and connection as we face and continue to build a better future together.

Hopper’s VP of Data & Fintech Ella Schreiber discusses how Hopper emphasizes data and fintech to create new products and value for the air travel industry.

Payment fraud is a growing problem, costing travel agents and airlines millions of dollars each year.  Register Now for ARC’s Fraud Awareness Month Webinars.

ARC understands what agencies need from payment processors. Find out how ARC Pay helps you be more efficient as business picks up.

Kyle Mabry and Neil Geurin of American Airlines talk about recovery and the latest developments with distribution at the airline.

ARC has decided to transition its settlement processing bank from US Bank to TD Bank, effective Period Ending Date July 18, 2021 (PED 07/18/2021).

Dave Harvey of Southwest Business talks distribution and Southwest’s goals to better serve corporate clients and travelers in 2021 and beyond.

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day focuses on the celebrating women’s achievements and challenging the status quo to make a more inclusive world.

ARC’s Eric Barger has been appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks to ARC about the importance of travel in building connections with different cultures and the travel industry’s role in recovery.

Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) is proud to announce it received a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) congratulates President Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46^th President of the United States and Vice President Kamala Harris on her groundbreaking inauguration as the country’s first Black, South Asian and female vice president.

Mike Premo sits down with GBTA Interim Executive Director Dave Hilfman to discuss their career journeys. They discuss challenges, changing industry perceptions and advice for those in air travel.

The TravelConnect Virtual Series featured deep insights on topics ranging from travel technology to COVID-19 impacts. This post highlights 10 of the best moments from the series in 2020.

To close out the year, ARC’s departing CEO, Mike Premo, and incoming CEO, Lauri Reishus, share their reflections on a tumultuous year for travel, as well as their outlook for 2021.

ARC sponsored the newly published Skift trend report, “Five Trends That Will Transform Corporate Air Travel Retailing in 2021.

Two of ARC’s omnichannel experts, Shelly Younger and Sarah Boyd, explain what omnichannel retailing is, as well as the legacy problems it can solve.

ARC is pleased to announce the activation of United Airlines’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) on the ARC settlement platform.

The sixth annual ARC-Expedia report details airfare pricing trends, emerging destinations and traveler priorities.

In a recent webinar with ADARA, ARC’s Chuck Thackston shared recent insights into ARC’s global airline sales data.

In Episode 4 of ARC’s TravelConnect Virtual Series, Gemini Advisory’s Andrei Barysevich offered step-by-step advice on what to do in case of a ransomware attack.

Hear from ARC and 3Victors data experts on the latest trends in air travel recovery, courtesy of BCG’s Travel Recovery Insights Portal (TRIP).

ARC’s Director of Revenue Integrity, Cornelius Hattingh, and Manager of Fraud Investigations, Doug Nass, discuss some of the key themes that appeared across ARC Fraud Awareness Month 2020.

As part of ARC’s technology transformation, managing your travel agency’s ARC accreditation will soon be easier and more efficient.

Cybersecurity expert Andrei Barysevich joins Peter Kane from ARC to discuss the dark web and how agencies and airlines can prevent fraud.

ARC hosts a panel of business travel experts to discuss trends they’ve seen dealing with COVID-19 and the future of the travel industry as recovery continues.

In this interview, ARC’s Executive Vice President and COO shares insights on airline sales and data trends with PredictX.

In Episode 2 of the ARC TravelConnect Virtual Series, ARC’s Peter Kane welcomed Jay Boehmer, editor-in-chief of The Beat, to discuss what the air travel industry is doing to support the health-focused era of travel.

Snowflake data users can now access a complimentary subset of ARC Travel Demand, the company’s latest data solution, through the Snowflake Data Marketplace. 

To help travel professionals navigate the challenges of COVID-19, ARC’s Shelly Younger and Paige Blunt are sharing resources and insights on what’s happening in the global travel community.

ARC’s Paige Blunt identifies key ways for travel brands to start managing IROPs and schedule changes more easily.

With the high volume of exchanges and refunds resulting from COVID-19, ARC is helping its customers operate with greater speed and efficiency.

On a recent webinar, ARC and our fraud mitigation partner, Perseuss, discussed the state of the travel industry, why travel agencies and advisors should be aware of an uptick in fraud, plus resources available to help reduce fraud risk.

ARC builds relationships with TMCs, corporate travel programs and airlines to create more seamless travel experiences across every sales channel.

ARC has relaunched its latest air data solution, ARC Travel Demand, with the inclusion of global airline sales data, customizable data options and new delivery methods.

View highlights and key takeaways from the 2020 ARC Payments Forum, which included COVID-19 updates from credit card brands and ARC.

These new guidelines from ARC’s Debit Memo Working Group aim to help airlines, travel agencies and GDSs manage airline schedule changes more effectively.

Data experts from BCG, 3Victors and ARC shared their insights on travel industry recovery from COVID-19.

At what many consider to be the peak of volatility during the coronavirus crisis, ARC has released its latest industry solution, Travel BI, with the goal of providing timely intelligence to help navigate the current pressures of market uncertainty.

ARC’s President and CEO, Mike Premo, shares a message for travel advisors on ASTA’s National Travel Advisor Day.

ARC has contributed data to Boston Consulting Group's Travel Recovery Insights Portal, which provides insightful data on the shape and pace of travel industry recovery.

ARC recently hosted a webinar with experts from Gemini Advisory and Perseuss to share how fraudsters are targeting businesses and travelers during COVID-19 and the trends that will impact the air travel industry when bookings begin to rise.

ARC is providing resources to help its customers contend with the challenges surrounding COVID-19.

ARC is giving travel professionals free use of its global fraud-mitigation tool, ARC Risk Check, for two months.

ARC is taking several actions to help agencies more easily manage debit memos and chargebacks through this challenging period.

Travel agents and customers need to be aware of the common methods fraudsters are using, along with tips for detecting and preventing them from getting access to data and sensitive information.

As part of the global celebration for International Women’s Day 2020, ARC’s EVP, COO and CEO-elect, Lauri Reishus, shares about her experiences as a leader in the travel industry.

WeARC, a group devoted to empowering every woman to achieve their full potential within ARC, was established in March 2019 as part of our Women’s History Month celebration.

From travel trends to blockchain implementation, ARC addressed timely air travel topics impacting the industry in 2019. Check out some of our most engaging blog content from the previous year.

This agreement is a continuation of the existing relationship between the two organizations and will further implementation of the industry’s evolving airline retailing technology standards — including New Distribution Capability (NDC).

ARC's Memo Manager product will now leverage a new platform to enhance its own technology efficiencies, resulting in various visual improvements and equipping it with the flexibility to accommodate future use cases.

As the air travel community deals with the turbulent landscape caused by COVID-19, ARC is committed to providing timely information to help our partners and all those involved in the industry make responsible, informed decisions.

On December 31, 2019, Chinese authorities alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) about a pneumonia-like outbreak in Wuhan, a river port city in central China.

A major topic of discussion in the travel industry, REAL ID is scheduled to take
effect later this year. Here's what travel agents and travelers should know
about the October 1 deadline.

ARC has acquired a majority interest in nuTravel, a company that builds custom and integrated booking, loyalty management and e-commerce platforms for the global airline industry.

Why should business travelers have to make a tradeoff between status and service, depending on where they buy? What if they could have both?

Here are some areas you should examine to ensure your agency is well-equipped to prevent fraud, both for the holiday season and for the new year.

From all of us at ARC to our customers, industry partners and travelers, thank
you for an outstanding 2019. We look forward to working alongside you in 2020 to build our industry’s future together.

“ARC’s President and CEO, Mike Premo, announced last week that he will retire from ARC on December 31, 2020. ARC’s EVP and COO, Lauri Reishus, will be his successor.”

On November 19, ARC announced that it had taken an equity position in Traxo, a company that helps corporate travel managers more effectively manage travelers’ direct bookings.

There are many elements to consider when starting a travel agency — but one of the most important is ARC accreditation. Before applying to become an ARC-accredited agency, here are four things new agents should know.

View highlights and webinar recordings from ARC's second annual Fraud Awareness Month. Speakers provided tips and best practices for combating fraud and chargebacks.

ARC is proud to announce an important new release of Agency BI. This version centers on the move to a cloud-based platform that delivers more data faster than ever before, and it comes with important new functionality.

To help agencies recognize, prevent and combat fraud, ARC has released ARC Risk Check, a cloud-based tool designed to help small to midsize travel agencies.

ARC is proud to partner with Southwest Airlines to expand its corporate travel distribution strategy.

Earlier this summer, ARC and Sabre announced the signing of a forward-looking cooperative agreement to ensure travel agencies can easily align with future airline distribution strategies.

ARC is investing in the expansion of travel agency payment processing. Travel Agency Service Fee (TASF) and Agent’s Choice are now part of a single platform: ARC Pay.

Don’t let fraud endanger your business. Combat fraud with ARC’s free fraud awareness webinars throughout the month of September.

New research from GBTA and ARC reveals opportunities for corporations to track more meaningful, traveler-centric metrics.

Airline loyalty programs first appeared in the early 1980s, with American Airlines pioneering the idea of offering rewards to their frequent travelers.

Card-not-present (CNP) fraud continues to be one of the greatest payment challenges facing travel agencies.

Enhanced with more data, granular analysis and accelerated processing, ARC’s new Airline BI offers airlines a better way to manage their agency sales channel.

Check out this year’s program, which features a stellar lineup of travel industry leaders who will share their expertise in keynotes, panels and a new series of quick, energized sessions: Trip Talks.

ARC's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lauri Reishus, shares ARC's vision for a more consistent, omnichannel experience for corporate travelers.

There is no shortage of information about NDC, yet many find themselves wondering, "Where do I begin?" In this post, ARC's Shelly Younger answers that question.

How is new distribution capability (NDC) impacting corporate travel today? This research explores NDC adoption, engagement and sentiment among some of the world's leading TMCs.

ARC's latest Agency BI update enables users to more quickly analyze the metrics that matter most, especially when preparing for meetings with airline partners.

As travel retailing continues to evolve, the payment landscape is quickly advancing. The ARC Payments Forum brings together top payment experts to address important trends.

ARC's NDC guides include several considerations for airlines and travel agencies as they build their NDC retailing strategies.

Through much of its history, travel management has largely measured trip success by two core components: Cost savings and policy compliance. Research shows it is time for a new model.

In collaboration with Phocuswright, this white paper explores the state of air travel distribution via the travel agency channel and identifies opportunities for airlines to further enhance their relationships with this community.

Are you making the most of your airline’s agency sales data? ARC’s Airline BI tool provides airlines with an efficient way to measure sales performance and identify market potential.

In collaboration with Expedia Group, ARC has released its fifth annual comprehensive study of worldwide air travel trends.

How could blockchain impact travel? This presentation explores how various facets of blockchain technology can accelerate growth in the air travel industry.

We are excited to announce that, in December 2018, ARC successfully began settling NDC-based ticket sales and refunds leveraging its enhanced settlement platform.

The successful proof of concept examined the viability of using blockchain technology for reporting and settlement.

In this column, Oliver emphasizes that transformation isn’t exclusive to technology — it permeates the entire organization.

How can you build a reliable, comprehensive blueprint for a future you can’t fully see? Here are a few keys to managing product design in a changing environment.

A crisis communications plan is not only a blueprint for communicating with the media, but also with your customers.

Technology, service, content, data and automation are all key areas of focus for travel management companies (TMCs). But how are TMCs prioritizing their investments in each of those areas?

ARC is proud to sponsor research for BTN’s Distribution Issue, which highlights industry advancements in air travel distribution for corporate travel.

See how ARC is building a culture around data and analytics through an engaged, empowered community of practice.

ARC’s first annual fraud awareness month illuminated top fraud schemes and valuable tools for preventing fraud.

Business travel has long been managed by focusing on cost savings. This study challenges the wisdom of that approach. Instead, senior management should prioritize trip success rates and road warrior retention.

We checked in with airlines, agencies and GDSs to see how their organizations are using the Best Practices for Effective Debit Memo Resolution and Prevention.

New analysis from ARC and Egencia shows significant cost savings when air travel is purchased at least 22 days in advance.

Travel payment experts from ARC and IATA discuss the latest trends in credit card payment and fraud in the global air travel community.

ARC Fraud Awareness Month features a series of dynamic webinars on fraud prevention, with presenters from law enforcement, the private sector and ARC.

ARC’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lauri Reishus, spoke on the topic of “Becoming an Authentic Leader.”

Discover insights on travel policy guidelines, booking trends and compliance from ARC's research partnership with the GBTA Foundation.

ARC is pleased to announce that it is now offering airlines the ability to accept Alipay as a form of payment for tickets sold through the travel agency channel.

At the fourth annual ARC Payments Forum, experts from across the travel payment landscape met to discuss the latest trends and developments that are shaping the future of the industry.

In 2017, ARC participating airlines issued more than 500,000 debit memos worth $123 million.

ARC is dedicated to forging connections between airlines and agencies, equipping them to do business together in a changing distribution landscape.

Consider these five factors to help you think differently about embracing disruption, even leveraging it to your advantage.

During this webinar, ARC’s industry relationship manager and ONE Order expert provided a deep dive into the potential opportunities for ONE Order.

Learn how ARC took the first step to enabling large-scale NDC implementations between airlines and U.S. travel agencies.

ARC is pleased to announce that it has been presented the Technology and Transaction Partner of the Year award by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

Doug Nass, ARC’s manager of risk management, shared insights with agencies at Travel MarketPlace East in Toronto.

ARC is pleased to announce that it has made several major enhancements to Aria—a business intelligence dashboard.

We asked British Airways about their vision for NDC in the U.S. agency market, as well as their experience partnering with ARC.

ARC’s Agency BI tool is designed to help your travel agency leverage data to optimize performance. Here are a few ways it can impact your business.

ARC data shows ticket sales for spring travel have grown steadily to the top destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and the U.S.

The ARC Pay product is more versatile than you might expect.

This in-depth study examines fraud prevention practices, fraud payment trends and the future of fraud management across the global airline industry.

ARC is committed to creating a flexible environment enabling industry partners to efficiently do business together. We’re proud to join NDC Exchange.

Sandboxx focuses on helping family and friends attend their loved ones’ graduations, including securing flights and hotels.

The ARC Payments Forum provides a venue for payment experts to collaborate on initiatives that will benefit the travel industry as a whole.

Chief Executive Officer Mike Premo shares his insights on airline distribution and NDC.

Lisa Rollo, an accounting project analyst for Direct Travel, sat down with ARC to discuss her successes using ARC’s Memo Manager.

Learn how ARC's Debit Memo Working Group collaborated to create standard debit memo reason codes and debit memo best practices.

ARC, in partnership with British Airways, has successfully tested and implemented enhancements to its settlement platform.

Minneapolis has seen an especially high surge in air travel for Super Bowl LII on February 4.

By using the six customizable flex fields provided in ARC’s Memo Manager, travel agencies can better manage their debit memo processing, reconciliation and reporting.

When it comes time to get rid of old files, whether in electronic or paper format, there are several things to consider to ensure sensitive information does not get into the wrong hands.

The 2018 Air Travel Outlook Report, "Unlocking How to Save Money on Flights," leverages ARC data to identify key pricing trends and top destinations.

With more than 400 attendees representing over 162 companies, ARC TravelConnect 2017 was ARC's largest and most expansive event to date.

ARC has launched a new version of Memo Manager with enhanced debit memo reason mapping for 23 airlines.

Fraud can be disastrous to a travel agency, but there are numerous ways that travel agents can protect their businesses.

Air travel to cities located along the path of totality nearly doubled for the weekend prior to the eclipse, compared to the same weekend in 2016.

ARC travel agents from across the country weigh in on up-and-coming destinations, travel trends and advice for new travel advisors.

ARC is pleased to announce that a new set of enhancements to its business
intelligence (BI) suite of products is now live.

ARC’s Credit Card Working Group discusses current- and future-state payment processing to provide the best customer experience, prevent loss and lower costs.

ARC participated in an international operation with dozens of airlines, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, Perseuss, IATA and European OTAs to disrupt fraud.

See how ARC is taking action to facilitate meaningful industry conversations and conduct timely research on emerging distribution strategies.

Travelers’ purchasing behaviors are shifting in response to airline pricing trends, according to an in-depth report released this week by ARC.

Your agency’s systems — and, in particular, your GDS logins and access points — can be a target for fraudsters who want to issue tickets for their own customers.

A new report from ARC, American Express Global Business Travel and tClara explores the hidden expenses of a cost-focused travel program.

ARC’s Debit Memo Working Group (DMWG) met May 8-9 for its first meeting of 2017 to work through the details of the group’s latest initiatives.

This April, ARC partnered with Delta Air Lines to host a webinar for travel agencies on how to reduce debit memos.

ARC's Debit Memo Working Group (DMWG) is working to optimize fare filing and create a set of industry best practices.

KesselRun Corporate Travel Solutions leveraged the data in Corporate BI to optimize its air travel program and discuss contracts with two airlines.

ARC is proud to introduce its fully redesigned corporate website, arccorp.com, which features sleek design, updated resources and fresh content.

In this 2017 air travel outlook report by Expedia, ARC data informs major trends in global business and consumer air travel.

Many managers slice and dice data they already receive for internal benchmarking against their own company’s departments or business units.

To assess how their own travel costs, policies and performance metrics stack up, many companies have long sought ways to bench­mark against others.

Average ticket prices continue to trend downward in 2016. Since 2014, there have been noticeable changes in the variance paid.

ARC and Business Travel News conducted a survey of 109 travel managers to determine the importance of data within corporate travel programs.

This report from ARC, American Express Global Business Travel and tClara™ examines the intangible costs of traveler friction on U.S. road warriors.