ITP	ATP	DTP
$50,000.00	$150,000.00	$300,000.00

Note that the gross sales will be verified by a schedule C, 1099 or other financial records. Gross sales will be adjusted for commission splits through a host agency. As an example, if an agent received commissions from a host agency of $3,000.00 and the commission split with the host is 60/40, this would qualify as gross sales in the amount of $50,000.00.

Pass TPN Test: A test has been designed to assess the basic body of knowledge and ethics required to operate as a professional travel agent. It is intended to be used as an educational tool and not an evaluation  of your travel agent abilities. We believe that every professional agent should possess certain knowledge that attests to their overall understanding of the profession. Once you have submitted your Application, you will be sent a link and password to take the test. There are 55 questions that require a grade of 80% or above to pass. Passing this test is required to obtain the designation, however, one can take it a number of times should they not pass it the first time. As a learning tool, the test is self-monitored. Once you have completed the test, your score will be revealed along with any questions you may have missed. Reflect on your mistakes, learn the correct answers and retake the test.

Meet the Minimum Number of Industry Immersion Points to Qualify for Designation:  In addition to the other requirements, a candidate must take an active role in the industry and make an effort to increase their travel agent knowledge base. Therefore, candidates must show they have met the minimum number of immersion points required for each designation.

Points Required By Designation

ITP	ATP	DTP
50 Points	100 Points	150 Points

Description of Point Source	ITP	ATP	DTP
The Travel Institute	Maximum Points
CTC, CTIE	50	50	50
CTA	25	25	25
DS, LS, CDS (5 Points Each)	10	20	30
TAP	10	10	10
CLIA
ECC	50	50	50
MCC	25	25	25
ACC	15	15	15
ARC
ARC Specialist	50	50	50
Miscellaneous Training
Supplier Designations (Specialist Programs) (5 Points Each)	25	50	75
Industry Conventions and Trade Shows (10 Points Each)	10	30	60
Personal Travel Experiences, Ship / Hotel Inspections, etc. (1 Point Each)	10	25	50
Industry Seminars (Cruise, Fams, Other) (5 Points Each)	20	50	100
Travel Industry Tenure (1 Point Per Year)	10	20	30
Travel School Graduate	25	25	25
AA Degree in Travel and Tourism (or Related)	25	25	25
BA / BS / MS in Travel and Tourism (or Related)	50	50	50
Travel Industry Association Membership (5 Points Each) NACTA, ASTA, ARTA, OSSN, NACOA, SATH, CTO, STARS, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, Others	10	20	30
Travel Industry Activism (5 Points Each) Advisory Board Member, Instructor/Seminar Leader, Author, On-Line Community Leader, Other	10	20	30
Submission of an Article or White Paper ATP and DTP candidates may submit an article or white paper for additional immersion points. Submitting an Article (800 words) Submitting a White Paper (2,400 words)	N/A N/A	5 10	5 10