With a conference at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, the
Argentine Federation of Travel and Tourism Business Associations
presented the new
National Registry of Travel Agencies
.
The origin of this registry is in DNU 70/2023 by Javier Milei, which establishes the
"deregulation of the tourism sector"
: until December, travel agencies had to have, among other things, a file number granted by the then Ministry of Tourism. to operate legally.
Since that body no longer exists, FAEVYT took the initiative - and an "opportunity to improve" - to offer a tool that generates trust - both in travel agencies and in travelers - and serves to
avoid informality in the sector
and possible
scams
that may arise from this.
“The National Registry of Travel Agencies is synonymous with
professionalism
and suitability;
control and
self-regulation of the sector
;
Quality guarantee;
Consumer protection;
facilitates supervision and
collaboration
with sector associations, with national, provincial and municipal authorities and promotes responsible tourism," said Andrés Deyá, president of FAEVYT, who started the presentation by talking about a "historic day" and the "beginning of a new stage".
Who must register in the Travel Agency Registry
With a
much simpler process
, registration is less bureaucratic and more agile.
It is also self-manageable for companies and travelers who want to know if the chosen agency is registered can go to www.agenciasdeviajes.ar
This is what the website of the National Registry of Travel Agencies looks like.
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For the
more than 5,300 agencies
that were already operating in Argentina until December 2023, the Registry
maintains the file numbers
.
New companies that register from now on will receive a new file number.
It should also be clarified that
registration is not mandatory
.
But, Deyá said, "we are convinced that the best thing that can happen to an agency is to be there."
What is required of travel agencies to register
To complete the
online registration
, travel agencies are asked to complete five steps that include commercial information, general data and documentation, among other things.
They must have:
the registration form in AFIP under heading 791100 (Retail services of travel agencies) and 791200 (Wholesale services of travel agencies)
at least one
professional registered
in the registry of qualified tourism professionals
proof of registration in the National Registry of Databases and its registered trademark.
Those who do not have this will have a period of 30 days to register their trademark and accredit it in the Registry.
Andrés Deyá led the presentation of the new registry.
Photo FAEVYT
During the presentation, Deyá explained that "only travel companies registered in this tool will have
access to the certifications and seals of quality and sustainability
that are offered, which will have both national and international recognition. All of this gives passengers peace of mind knowing "They have the protection, knowledge and professionalism of a travel agency."