Who designates an ARC Specialist Qualifier (ASQ) for their agency?

• A. ARC
• B. The travel agency's owner/officer
• C. The participating carrier
• D. The GDS provider

Answer: (B)

The person designated as an ARC Specialist Qualifier is appointed by the agency’s leadership—typically the travel agency’s owner or a designated officer. This internal appointment makes sense because the ASQ is tied to the agency’s governance, control over ARC reporting access, and responsibility for compliance with ARC rules. The authority to designate an ASQ rests with the agency itself, not with ARC, a participating carrier, or the GDS provider. The owner or officer chooses someone to oversee ARC-related tasks, manage user access, and ensure accurate and timely submissions on behalf of the agency.