We ask the question – Is It Really All God’s Fault when holidaymakers are either trapped or forced into destinations affected by Natural or Man Made Disasters? We take a look at the issue of Force Majeure in Holiday Contracts and examine the morality and possible legality of creating holiday contracts with all the potential that arises from a ‘risk destination’ - Is It Really All God’s Fault – 30.6.06.pdf Read More

The recent Volcanic Travel Crisis, has highlighted the extremes of service within holiday or transport contracts!  Some holidaymakers report to us that they have been very well taken care of by their provider, whereas others report a not so happy exprience!  When the crisis broke, HolidayTravelwatch produced a guide designed to assist holidaymakers ‘trapped’ in their various resorts or airports.  However, the aftermath has produced many enquiries from Travel Consumers and many different problems associated with their journey.  In order to try and bring together many of the complaints we have received, we have produced a non-exhaustive guide indicating areas of consideration, which could be used, to try and resolve your problems stemming from this crisis; topics covered include: Read More

In this first edition we highlight the perilous state of consumer protection now being played out the the British Courts. This is a battle for the survival of ATOL Bonding and Package Travel Regulation Rights.  Further articles deal with Force Majeure, Flight Delay Rights, and The HolidayTravelWatch Clinic, click on the following link to view the our EZine: Read More

Following the death of Brenda Wall, the article examines the state of the Package Holiday during the summer of 2005 and highlights attacks on tourists by terrorists, holiday overbooking, unsafe aircraft, problems with tour operators solicitors, tour representatives bullying holidaymakers (see this interesting book review on this issue), the work of Tourism Concern; consideration of those who work in the industry and travel industry corporate responsibility.  We call upon the industry to embrace a new 21st century business ethic  - The Summer of 2005 – 11.9.05.doc and ask what is the state of the future of responsible holidays. Read More