When reserving hotel rooms in Mauritius, it’s a smart choice to make sure the provider you’re buying from is a reputable provider. This ensures that travelers are financially protected and have a forum they can turn to in the event of poor service from a member of the organization.

But what does ATOL and ABTA really mean?

ATOL stands for Air Travel Organizer License. It is a scheme that provides protection for flights and air holidays and is administered by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects travelers from losing money or being stranded abroad in the event a tour operator goes bankrupt and closes. Refunds are usually part of the protection. If the ATOL bond is not enough to cover everyone affected, a government-backed fund steps in to take over. In order to obtain this protection, a tourist must book their vacation with an ATOL holder. An ATOL receipt must be provided once any amount of money is paid for an air flight or vacation package.

On the other hand, ABTA stands for Association of British Travel Agents. They are the trade body that represents the interests of the travel industry. It acts as the intermediate part of the government and the Civil Aviation Authority. It guarantees that the client obtains only the highest standards of practices in each transaction within the travel industry. Standards of service and business between all its members are strictly enforced to ensure only the finest caliber. Customers can file complaints about poor service from their members. As such, the famous ABTA logo now represents choice and courage.