What is an ARC's Specialist Qualifier (ASQ)?

• A. A travel agent who has passed the ARC Specialist examination
• B. A travel agent who has passed the ARC Specialist examination and who has officially been designated by the travel agency's owner/officer as the qualifier for their agency
• C. An ARC accreditation requirement defined by ARC's ARA
• D. A role within ARC's internal oversight team

Answer: (B)

An ARC Specialist Qualifier is the travel agency employee who has earned the ARC Specialist designation by passing the ARC Specialist examination and, importantly, has been officially designated by the agency’s owner or a senior officer as the qualifier for that agency. This designation makes them the agency’s primary ARC contact for tasks such as reporting, settlement, and compliance. It’s not enough to just pass the exam—the agency must appoint someone as the qualifier. It isn’t a general ARC accreditation or an ARC internal oversight role.