Federation of Tour Operators - FTO

FTO work on behalf of their members to ensure the continued long term success of the air inclusive holiday.

The vision of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) is to ensure the continued long term success of the air inclusive holiday by influencing governments and opinion formers on the benefits to consumers and other stakeholders of air inclusive holidays compared to other forms of holiday arrangements.

FTO and its members have been proactive in the field of holiday health, safety and hygiene for many years. We have a committed and proactive Health and Safety Committee attended by industry professionals, who are supported by the FTO Head of Health, Safety and Operational Support and independent technical experts in such areas as fire safety, security, food hygiene, health and transportation.

Through partnership, education, information and support, we continue to exercise a powerful influence for change on issues such as, health, safety and hygiene, and regulatory improvements overseas.

Latest news

19th Dec 2009Failure of Allbury Travel Group Ltd -ATOL 0324Trading as: Argo Holidays, Asiaworld, Caribworld, Goldenjoy Holidays, Libra Diving, Libra Flights, Libra Holidays, Allbury Travel Group, Libra Weddings, Magical Cyprus, Magical Greece, Priceright Beds.com, Priceright Flights.com, Priceright Holidays and Priceright Holidays.com. Date of Failure: 18 December 2009

08th Dec 2009‘Safe & Sound’ - New Health and Safety DVDThe Federation of Tour Operators and ABTA, have launched a brand new Health & Safety training DVD which features broadcaster Konnie Huq and respected health and safety consultant Ian Greaves from IGI as the industry best practice training tool for holiday accommodation.

02nd Dec 2009ABTA Working Group Meets on Package Travel Directive consultationAn industry-wide working group co-ordinated by ABTA met yesterday (1 December) to discuss the EU’s Package Travel Directive consultation.

30th Nov 2009ABTA Calls for action from the European Union over Tourists’ SafetyA delegation lead by ABTA Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer and including senior representatives from Thomas Cook and TUI, has just returned from a lobbying mission to Brussels to persuade European policy makers of the pressing need to introduce a new Directive on Tourist Accommodation Safety.

25th Nov 2009FINANCIAL PROTECTION IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY: CONSULTATIONS TO KICK OFF REFORMA consultation on the review of the EU’s Package Travel Directive will tomorrow kick off the first of three consultations in the important area of financial protection. It’s anticipated that these consultations will instigate major reforms which will protect more consumers and potentially, will have far reaching implications for travel businesses.

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