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A&K to stop promoting Burma
But company will still take bookings if customers insist
The tour operator Abercrombie and Kent has bowed to pressure from campaign groups and will stop promoting its trips to Burma – but will continue to arrange travel to the country if customers insist.
The company has confirmed that it is to stop advertising the destination in its 2004 brochure – even though the Burma section of its 104-page Far East brochure comprises just one page.
Stuart Douglas-Lee, of Abercrombie and Kent, told News From Abroad: “The nature of Burma as an off-the-beaten-track destination means those clients enquiring are experienced travellers. They will be aware of the political situation and controversy surrounding tourism in the region. Our sales team will of course outline A&K’s position and will suggest suitable alternative itineraries in the south-east Asia region. However, should a client still insist on visiting Burma, A&K will organise the travel arrangements.”
A spokesman for the Burma Campaign UK reportedly told The Guardian: “Abercrombie and Kent were one of the last significant tour operators in Burma. It further isolates Orient Express, Carnival Cruises and Noble Caledonia – we will be stepping up pressure for them to withdraw as well.”
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