ARTA Facts

CERTIFICATIONS

• Nationally Certified WBE
• HUB certified in the State of Texas
• 2 Certified Special Needs Travel Advisors
• Certified Travel Specialists in 12 different destinations/special interests including Disney, Germany, Cayman, Italy, Antigua, Mexico, Iceland, Peru, Costa Rica, All-Inclusive.

INTERESTING FACTS

• We charter more motor coaches than any other agency in Dallas
• Every year our team adopts 6 families in Plano for Christmas…including 18 children. The best part is delivering the toys and food.
• Our Certified Leisure Specialists at ARTA Travel receive inquiries from around the world.

DISTINCTIVE SERVICES

• We monitor global travel alerts, including weather advisories, labor strikes, political unrest, and other potential disruptions to notify and assist our affected travelers.
• We have two apps (Leisure & Group) in the app stores iOS and Android.
• We offer smart phone technology for corporate travel accounts with multiple travelers allowing them to book travel from their mobile device incorporating corporate policies, discounts, etc.
• We offer exclusive client benefits through our affiliation with two travel networks: Signature Travel Network and Global Business Travel.

HISTORY

• ARTA Travel was founded in 1980 and is the oldest agency in Collin County
• 14th largest Women-Owned business’ in Dallas/Ft. Worth
• Twice awarded “Business of the Year” in the City of Plano.
• ARTATravel.com launched on March 12, 1996
• The first Dallas/Ft. Worth owned agency to email an itinerary to a corporate client
• CEO Tammy McSwain was selected 2015 Athena Award winner as top female businessperson in the city of Plano.