CIBT and IATA Launch Joint Passport and Visa Fulfillment Service
Market Wire, July, 2007
National Association of Business Travel -- CIBT ( http://www.cibt.com ), the world's largest provider of visa and passport services and IATA, the International Air Transport Association ( http://www.iata.org ) representing 250 of the world's largest airlines, completed an arrangement allowing users of IATA's Timatic Web and Travel Centre offerings to verify and use CIBT's visa and passport fulfillment service at preferential rates.
"This is an ideal marriage between two complementary services," said Steven Diehl, Vice President of Business Development of CIBT, Inc. "IATA has a loyal and substantial base of clients who subscribe to their services."
For over 60 years, Timatic has been used by the entire aviation industry to provide passengers with personalised passport, visa and health regulations and advice. "Traditionally we provide advice to passengers on their documentation requirements, and now by teaming with CIBT we can also facilitate obtaining them," said Alan Murray Hayden, Product Manager at IATA.
"When a passenger is informed on the Timatic Web or IATA Travel Centre sites that they need a visa or a new passport, they can click through to the CIBT site to download the actual forms and instructions that must be completed to secure the necessary travel documents for a trip," explained Mr. Diehl. "They can then choose to use the CIBT fulfilment service at a discounted rate exclusive to IATA customers," he said.
The program has been active in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and will be extended to other countries in the near future. Financial details were not available at time of announcement.
"We are very pleased with this strategic alliance," said Jeffrey Fine, CIBT's President and CEO. "Most travelers who learn that a passport and visa are required do not know how to obtain these critical documents or how much time to allot for securing them. CIBT can remove much of the anxiety surrounding visa and passport procurement," he said.
CIBT and its wholly owned subsidiaries have secured a number of strategic industry relationships. CIBT is the preferred supplier to many of the world's largest travel management companies, cruise lines and tour operators. CIBT has also secured partnerships with several global distribution systems (GDS).
About CIBT, INC.
CIBT, INC. and its subsidiaries provide comprehensive visa and passport requirements and support as well as other international document processing on behalf of travel management companies, corporations, government agencies, tour operators, cruise lines, airlines, and international relief organizations. The Company's broad coverage across the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and India enables it to provide prompt, secure travel document processing. CIBT invests in technology and customer service to reduce the time and cost associated with obtaining visas and passports from the issuing authority.
CIBT has offices throughout the United States, in strategic cities with large consular representation and also provides travel document expediting services in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, and Australia. For more information about CIBT, please visit www.cibt.com .
CIBT is a registered trademark of CIBT, Incorporated.
For further information contact: Steven Diehl CIBT, Ince. 917-304-2407 or Steven Swartz SIZZLE PR 978-524-9595 Email Contact
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