The TTTIC process involves a self-assessment using a checklist designed from the standard. A scheduled audit exercise is conducted once an application is received from the tourism operator. Upon completing the joint-audit exercise (TTBS and TIDCO in Trinidad, and TTBS and THA in Tobago) the operator receives a report from TTBS.Upon completing the joint-audit exercise (TTBS and TIDCO in Trinidad, and TTBS and THA in Tobago) the operator receives a report from TTBS.If TTBS verifies that the tourism operator meets the requirements for an ATO, a certificate is issued. The process flow-chart is seen below.