AITO
We are pleased to belong to AITO
(The Association of Independent
Tour Operators) an alliance of
specialist travel companies
committed to alternative tailormade
holidays and high levels of
personal service. Their strict code
of conduct requires members to
abide by the ‘Quality Charter’ (below).
Responsible Tourism
As members of AITO (The Association of Independent Tour Operators) we acknowledge the importance of its Responsible Tourism guidelines, which recognise the social, economic and environmental responsibilities of tour operating. We accept that we as Tour Operators should aim to be responsible in all our dealings on each of these three levels and we are committed to supporting AITO’s guidelines:
- Protect the Environment – its flora, fauna and landscapes
- Respect local cultures – traditions, religions and built heritage
- Benefit local communities – both economically and socially
- Conserve natural resources – from office to destination
- Minimise pollution – through noise, waste
disposal and collection.
AITO is an association of individual, independent companies, each with our own distinctive style and field of operation. As such we each have our own ways of fulfilling the details of these responsibilities by:
- Establishing our own policies and involving our staff
- Informing our clients about Responsible Tourism and, where appropriate, Encouraging them to participate
- Working with our suppliers and partners to achieve responsible goals and practices
- Publicising good practice to encourage and spread Responsible Tourism.
All AITO members are encouraged to submit a Responsible Tourism Policy and AITO has set up a star system in order to recognise Tour Operators’ work towards Responsible Tourism. Vintage Travel is proud to have been awarded 2 stars and will continue to work towards evermore responsible tourism.
THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT TOUR OPERATORS
To contact
the Association visit www.aito.co.uk or call 020 8744 9280.
The Quality Alternative.