https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/aito/ Aito News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:38:59+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-angry-as-government-denies-major-role-in-airport-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-angry-as-government-denies-major-role-in-airport-chaos/ “It is ridiculous that the Government is trying to pass the buck to the travel industry”, claims AITO Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-pleads-with-government-for-further-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-pleads-with-government-for-further-support/ AITO has launched a highly critical attack on the UK government over what it claims are persistent failings to help the travel sector in the country. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:47:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-travel-sector-left-reeling-by-portugal-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-travel-sector-left-reeling-by-portugal-decision/ The UK travel sector has reacted with shock and confusion to a decision by the government to remove Portugal from the green list of safe travel destinations. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:01:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-critical-of-government-comments-on-summer-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-critical-of-government-comments-on-summer-holidays/ The Association of Specialist Travel Companies has criticised the UK government for discouraging the booking of international holidays this summer as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps Europe. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:15:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oasis-overland-ceases-trading-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oasis-overland-ceases-trading-in-uk/ The company specialised in small group expeditions by truck across Africa and other key overland destinations worldwide such as South America and Central Asia. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:44:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/save-future-travel-coalition-pins-hopes-on-reopening-roadmap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/save-future-travel-coalition-pins-hopes-on-reopening-roadmap/ The Save Future Travel Coalition has reiterated its hopes for a speech from Boris Johnson. The prime minister is expected to provide details on how the country is to reopen following Covid-19 shutdown. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:26:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/furious-reaction-as-brits-urged-not-to-book-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/furious-reaction-as-brits-urged-not-to-book-holidays/ Sue Ockwell, leader of the Association of Independent Tour Operators, lead criticism of suggestions Brits should avoid booking trips, branding the comments “puerile and nonsensical”. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:14:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tucan-travel-ceases-trading-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tucan-travel-ceases-trading-in-uk/ The company operated group itineraries in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe as well as a tailor-made department, offering bespoke tours in Latin America and Asia. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:29:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cities-direct-closes-in-wake-of-covid-19-slowdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cities-direct-closes-in-wake-of-covid-19-slowdown/ The news was announced earlier by Martyn Sumners, executive director of AITO, following consultations with managing director, Jace Quick. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:17:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-calls-for-relief-from-package-travel-regulations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-calls-for-relief-from-package-travel-regulations/ AITO has called on the government to offer support to the hundreds of small- and medium-sized tour operators severely impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:43:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/raktda-signs-sustainability-partnership-with-aito/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/raktda-signs-sustainability-partnership-with-aito/ The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced a partnership with the Association of Independent Tour Operators, on Protect, an initiative carried out in partnership with the University of Surrey. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:49:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ras-al-khaimah-to-host-aito-2018-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ras-al-khaimah-to-host-aito-2018-conference/ The Association of Independent Tour Operators has announced that it will be heading to the Ras al Khaimah for its annual conference, to be held from November 22nd-25th. Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:54:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-agents-welcomes-two-new-members/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-agents-welcomes-two-new-members/ Founded in 1998, Roger Walker Travel offers an extensive range of holidays around the world alongside its own ski tour operating business. The independent agent prides itself on providing personal customer service, including hand-delivering travel documents and helping clients with online check-in. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:30:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-welcomes-european-court-of-justice-ruling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-welcomes-european-court-of-justice-ruling/ A recent European Court of Justice ruling has confirmed that the obligation under the 1990 EU Package Travel Directive to provide the consumer with financial protection against the risk of the organiser’s insolvency amounts to a guarantee that the consumer will be refunded or repatriated in this situation.  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-first-choice-move-is-a-massive-blow-to-sustainability/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aito-first-choice-move-is-a-massive-blow-to-sustainability/ The recent announcement by First Choice to adopt an all-inclusive business model is a blow to local economies and a slap in the face to Sustainable Tourism claims Association of Independent Tour Operators. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:45:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-green-tourism-manifesto-from-aito/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-green-tourism-manifesto-from-aito/ Specialist holiday companies within AITO have green priorities for the new UK Government to bear in mind… Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:47:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wonderlust-aito-survey-reports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wonderlust-aito-survey-reports/ Study suggests resilient travel industry outperforming downbeat expectations Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:21:38 +0000