Our Industry Accreditations
Albatross Travel has frequently been recognised as a Leading Business in the Travel Industry. We have been awarded Wholesaler of the Year 10 times in recent years and we are an active member of all key industry organisations.
BAWTA Ltd is a non profit making organisation whose objectives are:
• To enhance the quality, public perception, and expansion of coach tourism
• To advocate for and advance the interests of British wholesale tour agents and operators
ETOA
ETOA is a community comprising of over 1,100 member organizations, ranging from prominent global brands to independent small enterprises, destination management organizations (DMOs), industry collaborators, and technical experts. With the support of their supplier members and partners, ETOA advocates for tour operators, wholesalers, destination management companies, and agents, fostering a sustainable business environment conducive to the growth and prosperity of European tourism.
The organisation organises and facilitates both online and in-person events for its members and partners, utilizing an advanced appointment matching system. ETOA actively represents its members’ interests and engages in public-private initiatives at the European, national, and local levels, leveraging its extensive network across both origin and destination markets.
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COACH TOURISM ASSOCIATION
The Coach Tourism Association was established over three decades ago with the aim of uniting the coach tourism sector and advocating for travel and tourism via coach. Currently, the CTA boasts a membership of approximately 300, with nearly 50% comprising coach tour operators and tour wholesalers. The remaining members consist of industry supporters who contribute to the overall coach tourism experience, including hotel chains, Tourist Boards, prominent visitor attractions, ticket agencies, ferry operators, as well as professional consultants and B2B enterprises.
As the sole UK-wide organization dedicated to the promotion of coach tourism, the CTA effectively connects both sides of the industry, providing essential advantages to operators and suppliers alike.
Louise Fitzpatrick, our Head of Sales is currently a Board Member.
OUR AWARDS
The National Coach Awards
2006 – Wholesaler of the Year
2007 – Wholesaler of the Year
2009 – Wholesaler of the Year
2011 – Wholesaler of the Year
2013 – Wholesaler of the Year
2014 – Wholesaler of the Year
2015 – Wholesaler of the Year
2017 – Wholesaler of the Year
2021 – Wholesaler of the Year
Accor UK & European Leisure Awards
2012 – Coach/Group Wholesaler of the Year
2013 – Coach/Group Wholesaler of the Year
2014 – Coach/Group Wholesaler of the Year
