Trade Associations
ABTA and AITO are the two main Trade Associations in the Travel Industry...
They're set up to represent the interests and benefit their member, they're a non-profit making organisation. The key trade associations in Travel and Tourism include; ABTA, AITO, Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, The British Hospitality Association, The Confederation of Passenger, Transport UK and The Federation of Tour Operators. AITO is protected so if something goes wrong you are guaranteed to get your money back so if you are booking a holiday online or in travel agents you should always make sure they're AITO protected, these are part of the CAA- Civil Aviation Authority.
Regulatory Bodies
Regulatory Bodies exist to make sure that all Travel and Tourism operators serve the travelling public safety, fairley and efficiently. They are found at different levels:
-Global; (ICAO)
-European; European commision
-National; UK Government
-Local; Local Authorties
Regulatory Bodies
Regulatory Bodies exist to make sure that all Travel and Tourism operators serve the travelling public safety, fairley and efficiently. They are found at different levels:
-Global; (ICAO)
-European; European commision
-National; UK Government
-Local; Local Authorties