ABTA signs new members
ABTA enrolled 11 new members in the first three months of this year, five trading as both agents and principals, five as principles and one as a retailer.
Additionally, 10 new partners joined the association.
Twelve managed branches also joined ABTA at the start of the year.
"It is fantastic to see 11 new Members and 10 new Partners join us in the first part of 2016," said chief executive Mark Tanzer. "We look forward to working with them and supporting them throughout the year ahead."
Adam Stebbings, director of SmoothRed Wine Travel Company said: "We’re proud to be wearing the ABTA badge and give our customers peace of mind when travelling with us to the wine regions of Europe and USA.
"Being affiliated with the UK’s leading travel body brings added security to each individual customer and we pride ourselves on a personal travel service with high standards. In addition to this the very helpful ABTA Members Zone and the expert advice on tap ensures our travel experts have all the support and advice they need to care for the customer.”
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