ABTA Partners • By Industry Sector
know can handle all aspects of their travel. Save time: No need for your teams to spend
hours searching for reliable taxi firms to meet your customers needs, make all of your bookings in one place with a name you can trust. Transfers – Airport, Port & Resort Partner no. 581
TC Branding Group Contact: Mick Humphries T: 01844 275700 E:
mick@tc-group.co.uk tc-group.co.uk The TC Branding Group is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of branded promotional merchandise, point of sale material and display banners. Its expert team has a very wide knowledge of the travel industry and already works with many high profile customers providing solutions for all types of events and promotions. The TC Branding Group has extensive contacts in the UK, Europe and the Far East to source the right products for your individual needs. No matter how complicated your requirements are the TC Branding Group will be able to assist you and is only a call or an email away. Consumer Products Merchandising & Promotional Products Partner no. 263
TourCheck Contact: Mark Harrington T: 01291 629863 E:
mharrington@checksafetyfirst.com tourcheck.com TourCheck is a Check Safety First Ltd company. You can now be sure of the standards of hygiene and safety in the hotels that you contract, simply and easily, by receiving free TourCheck reports on demand. The TourCheck report meets all tour industry standards for your due diligence records. TourCheck has over 1,400 contracted hotels providing you with an up-to-date report at your request. All reports have been completed by one of TourCheck’s experts, independently of the hotel, so you can be sure that the data you receive is both detailed and accurate. Register today at
tourcheck.com/register.
php – it’s simple and it’s free. TourCheck will then send you, by email, your registration details. You can then start receiving hotel TourCheck reports as they become available. Each month TourCheck will publish a list of the hotels that have an up-to-date report filed on its system. Partner no. 264
The Travel Vault Contact: Matt Purser T: 020 8853 3700 E:
matt@thettc.co.uk thetravelvault.co.uk Complying with the Package Travel Regulations doesn’t have to be complicated. Join The Travel Vault and you’ll benefit from a cost-effective and headache-free solution to meeting your legal obligations. Members of The Travel Vault receive
exclusive access to discounted rates on: • Financial failure insurance • Liability and professional indemnity insurance • Supplier failure insurance • Expert consultancy services from travel industry leaders • Legal advice • Accounting services. Talk to us to find out how membership of
The Travel Vault can help your travel business. Call us on 020 8858 0355 or email
info@thetravelvault.co.uk Industry Regulation Advice Trade Licensing Consultants Partner no. 560
Tourism Ireland Contact: Judith Cassidy T: 0207 518 0807 E:
jcassidy@tourismireland.com discoverireland.com Tourism Ireland is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday destination. Regional Tourist Boards Tourist Boards Partner no. 049
Travel Agent Portal Contact: Dan Crook T: 0113 320 1930 E:
dan@travelparkinggroup.com travelagentportal.com At Travel Agent Portal we’re different. We started back in 2009 and have a great team ranging from Viking re-enactment warriors to jugglers, but most of all, we’re passionate about the product we sell and the people we work with and that’s you. So whether you need airport parking, airport lounges or transfers, we have the right product for you. Airports Car Parking Transfers – Airport, Port & Resort Partner no. 595
nightlife, to name a few. Tourist Boards Partner no. 502
Travel Trade Consultancy Contact: Matt Purser T: 020 8853 3700 E:
info@thettc.co.uk traveltradeconsultancy.co.uk With nearly 40 years’ combined experience in the travel sector, Travel Trade Consultancy
has a track record of delivering a range of professional consultancy services to travel businesses. Travel Trade Consultancy specialises in understanding the complex UK travel regulations and has unrivalled expertise in consulting on ATOL, ABTA and IATA requirements. Trade Licensing Consultants Partner no. 474
Value Retail Contact: Jamie Gibson T: 01869 320179 E:
jgibson@valueretail.com valueretail.com Value Retail is the only company that specialises exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping Villages. Value Retail provides its guests with an outlet shopping experience unrivalled anywhere in the world. The Villages are must-visit international shopping destinations for European and global visitors. Value Retail serves the world’s leading brands through a unique retail proposition in nine key European tourism markets. Each Village offers brands exceptional growth, the development of new markets and an introduction to new customers. Value Retail delivers consistently improving performance, striving to build and maintain long term partnerships with the brands it serves. Each of the nine Villages is located within
tranquilico.com Contact: Colin McGregor T: 01245 464144 E:
tranquilico@me.com tranquilico.com tranquilico.com is a specialist consultancy offering health, safety and crisis management services primarily to the travel, leisure and education sectors. This includes tour operators, travel agents, adventure holiday companies, independent schools, youth, student and school travel organisations and gap year arrangers. The company has been successfully operating since 2008 with a wide portfolio of clients. The main focus is preparing crisis
The Travel Visa Company Contact: Karen Taylor T: 01270 250590 E:
karen@thetravelvisacompany.co.uk thetravelvisacompany.co.uk The Travel Visa service has provided a truly personalised visa service for over 25 years in the leisure and corporate travel markets. A UK-based specialist visa company, we’re open six days a week and cater for all business and tourist visas. Our highly experienced team have a vast level of experience dealing with visas for destinations all over the world. We can advise and provide application services to your customers to all destinations and for all nationalities. Our services include checking applications and submitting them to embassies. Visa Services Partner no. 320
management policies, procedures and training and assisting with crisis response. In addition,
tranquilico.com installs health and safety due diligence safety management systems and provides auditing and incident investigation services. Its innovative e-pass system also allows travel arrangers to carry out health and safety self-assessment audits on overseas suppliers for a very cost-effective price. Managing director Colin McGregor has
30 years’ experience in the travel industry having worked in senior positions in operational management and health and safety at TUI UK, MyTravel plc and Thomas Cook Group. Crisis Management Health & Safety Consultants Overseas Assistance & Response Partner no. 546
Tunisian National Tourist Office Contact: Tarek Aouadi T: 020 7224 5598 E:
director@cometotunisia.co.uk cometotunisia.co.uk Whether you’re after information about the places to stay in Tunisia, the things to do or the best restaurants, the Tunisian National Tourist Office will be able to enlighten you. Tunisia is the perfect getaway for a short break and has something to cater for every taste and budget. From spa treatments to golf, and archaeology to shopping, Tunisia will delight and surprise you. Tourist Boards Partner no. 202
reach of the most important gateway cities of Europe: London, Milan, Munich, Dublin, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Brussels, Antwerp, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. Each market attracts a globally-connected community of guests, while remaining complementary with the economic and cultural reach of the surrounding area. Each Village combines the full spectrum of international and niche European brands as part of its merchandising mix. The Collection offers brands access to new markets and new customers. Attractions Partner no. 536
Turkish Culture and Tourism Office Contact: Ali Selcuk Can T: 020 7839 7802 E:
Selcuk@gototurkey.co.uk gototurkey.co.uk Turkey is a vast and varied country boasting incredible landscapes and natural wonders bordered by four different seas. Well-known as a great destination for relaxing beach holidays, it also offers many sporting activities, some of the world’s most important ancient monuments, welcoming Turkish hospitality and a delicious and varied national cuisine. As a large country boasting an incredibly varied landscape that can cater for almost every kind of activity, Turkey has it all – from relaxing beach and family holidays soaking up the sunshine, city breaks in historic settings, to action-packed activity holidays amid stunning scenery. Explore the array of year-round active pursuits available in Turkey, including whitewater rafting, trekking, ballooning, yachting and skiing, as well as a huge variety of other experiences, such as Turkish baths and spas, nature and wildlife, shopping and
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Virgin Atlantic Contact: Darren Gilbert T: 0844 209 7705 E:
darren.gilbert@
fly.virgin.com virgin-atlantic.com Virgin Atlantic has enjoyed huge popularity, winning top business, consumer and trade awards from around the world. The airline has pioneered a range of innovations setting new standards of service, which its competitors have subsequently sought to follow. Despite Virgin Atlantic’s growth, the service still remains customer-driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation. Airlines Partner no. 103
Visit Barbados Contact: Cedric Lynch T: 020 7299 7175 E:
cedricl@visitbarbados.org visitbarbados.org The Barbados Tourism Authority is a statutory board of the Barbados government and its duties and function is to promote, assist and facilitate the efficient development of tourism within Barbados. By designing, encouraging and implementing suitable marketing strategies, the Barbados Tourism Authority is effectively promoting the tourism industry. Working in partnership with tourism facilities and amenities, the Barbados Tourism Authority registers and classifies accommodation and restaurants to ensure proper enjoyment for all visitors to the island. Regional Tourist Boards
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