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AiTO What the AITO logo brings you
What the AITO logo brings you
 
Joining AITO

  • Recognition
    AITO members are the UK's top specialist operators.
  • Acknowledged excellence
    The Quality Charter, Code of Business Practice and Responsible Tourism
    guidelines insist on high standards and values in all aspects of tour operating.
  • Known financial reliability
    Membership entails stringent financial criteria. AITO has its own DTI-approved bonding scheme.
  • Responsible tourism
    A proactive voice in the debate about sustainable tourism.
  • Lobbying
    Strength by association on issues key to independent tour operators.
  • Debate
    The association is a forum for the interchange of views and ideas.
  • Fellowship
    A club of like-minded entrepreneurs with similar philosophies and problems.
  • Business partners
    Access to a range of specially tailored Trade Services and benefits.
  • Marketing
    Innovative and effective marketing initiatives.
  • The AITO Press Directory
    The annual Press Directory publicizes your services to hundreds of key travel writers and broadcasters.
  • Direct mail distribution
    Our database of consumer addresses can provide highly targeted mailings.
  • Public Relations
    Access to travel media through excellent PR.
  • Dynamic website presence
    A unique site featuring worldwide specialist holiday ideas with links to your site.
  • Retail distribution
    Through AITO Specialist Travel Agents - links to the best of the UK's independent travel agents.
  • Information, advice and training
    Regular newsletters, members' intranet, affiliated legal advice service and much more.
  • Regular General Meetings
  • Annual Overseas Conference
  • Annual Meet the Press day
    And Summer Press party.
  • Social events
  • Overseas educationals

 

Quality charter
Financial security
Customer relations
Dispute Settlement Service
Mission Statement
RT Guidelines
AITO Practising RT
Star classification
Members Practising RT  
Tips for travellers
AITO RT Committee
Useful RT Links
Member services
How AITO works
What the AITO logo brings you
Application form
Bonding scheme (AITO Trust)
Membership criteria
In the news
Latest AITO press releases
Latest AITO member press releases
AITO quarterly bulletin
AITO meets the media event
Travel writer of the year
Ideas of the week