Is it mandatory to display the travel license number on the sign?

Publicizing the travel license number not only helps customers correctly identify legally operating businesses but also demonstrates the business’s responsibility in complying with legal regulations. This article will analyze in detail the regulations related to publicizing travel license numbers, sanctioning authority, and fines for violations.

Regulations on publicizing travel license numbers on company signs

Pursuant to the provisions in Point b, Clause 1 and Point b, Clause 2, Article 37 of the Law on Tourism 2017, travel service businesses must publicly disclose the number of their travel service business license at locations such as head office signs, branches, transaction offices, and in electronic transactions.

This regulation is designed to ensure transparency in business operations, helping customers easily identify and distinguish between legal travel companies and unlicensed companies. This publicity helps increase consumer confidence in the travel service they choose.

Authority to penalize acts of not disclosing travel license numbers on signs

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 25, Clause 2, Article 20 of Decree 45/2019/ND-CP, the act of not disclosing the travel license number on the sign will be subject to administrative sanctions.

The authority to sanction belongs to competent state agencies. Specifically, the entity with sanctioning authority is the Chairman of the district People’s Committee.

Penalties for failure to disclose license numbers

According to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 5 of Decree 45/2019/ND-CP, businesses that do not publicize the travel license number on their signs will be fined from 5,000,000 VND to 10,000,000 VND for organizations.

Besides this fine, businesses do not need to take any other remedial measures.

However, violations will be recorded and may affect the reputation and ability of businesses to continue doing business in the travel sector. Publicizing the travel license number on the sign is an obligation that every travel service business needs to strictly comply with.

Reasons why companies should make travel license numbers public on signs

In addition to requiring the company to publicly display the travel license number on the sign in accordance with the law. The following are the reasons why the company should make the above information public, as follows:

• Increase transparency: Help customers and partners clearly identify the legitimacy of the business.
• Protecting customer rights: Customers can easily verify the company’s legitimacy and reputation.
• Building a reputable brand: Publicizing the license helps businesses affirm their position in the industry.
• Attract partners and customers: Public licenses help businesses easily cooperate and develop the market.
• Ensuring service quality control: Easily check and monitor the service quality of the business.

Consulting services on regulations and licensing procedures for travel services

Long Phan provides in-depth consulting services on these procedures, helping businesses properly and fully comply with the provisions of law.

• Consulting on regulations on licensing procedures for travel services.
• Consulting on determining conditions for being licensed to operate travel services.
• Assist customers in preparing registration documents according to regulations.
• Customer representative submits documents to the competent authority.
• Consulting on regulations on issuing necessary certificates and certifications.
• Advise on resolution methods when disputes arise.
• Consulting on developing all types of contracts in travel and tourism and other related contracts.

Publicizing the travel license number on signs is a mandatory obligation of travel service businesses. Enterprises that do not comply with this regulation will be subject to strict administrative sanctions. For support on regulations and procedures for licensing travel services, customers can contact us via the hotline 0906735386 to receive in-depth advice and detailed instructions.