Travel Links

ABTA - Association of British Travel Agents The Association of British Travel Agents is the UK's Premier Trade Association for Tour Operators and Travel Agents. ABTA's membership includes 1052 tour operator and 6310 travel agency offices who combined are responsible for the sale of some 85% of UK-sold holidays.

IATA International Air Transport Association It is the prime vehicle for  inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical  air services - for the benefit of the world's consumers. Today it has a membership of over 270 Members from more than 140 nations in every part of the world.

International Student Travel Confederation The ISTC was established in 1949 by university Student Unions to help make student travel more affordable. There are more than 70 specialist student travel companies that work through this non profit making company to help achieve the goals of cheaper student travel for flights, insurance and work exchange programmes.

World Tourism Organisation Based in Spain The World Tourism Organization (WTO/OMT) is a specialised agency of the United Nations,and is the leading international organisation in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and practical source of tourism know-how.

British Airports Authority - BAA Iinformation on Heathrow, Gatwick & Stansted Airports