ABTA seeks to end confusion over new ATOL rules
ABTA claims the majority of its members are ready for the new ATOL regulations coming into force today but is pressing on with its training events just to make sure.
Roadshows are scheduled for this month, including:
Yorkshire & North Midlands
3 October
Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield
Greater London / Southern
Greater London/South
3 October
ABTA, London SE1 9EQ
North East
North East
4 October
Double Tree Hotel, Newcastle Airport
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
16 October
Jurys Inn, Belfast
South West
South West
22 October
Chew Valley, near Bristol
The association has also launched a checklist for consumers about the new ATOL rules coming into force today.
It believes consumers are still confused about ATOL protection and what paperwork they should expect to receive from their travel provider.
The ‘Your Protection Checklist’ provides advice to consumers on the booking process.
Mark Tanzer ABTA Chief Executive said: "There is still much confusion about what holiday arrangements are or are not protected by ATOL and therefore what paperwork consumers should expect to receive. ATOL certificates are only evidence of ATOL protected holidays.
"ABTA estimates that around 50% of holiday arrangements sit outside of the ATOL scheme. Some of these will be ABTA protected, for example cruise and rail holidays, some may not be protected at all."
The checklist is available on ABTA’s website and in many member retail outlets.
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