


The ABTOT travel bond is a straightforward and cost-effective option for travel organisers to comply with their obligations under the Package Travel Regulations.
ABTOT is recognised by the Travel Industry as a practical and efficent way of complying with the regulations and offering customers holiday protection.
We are here to offer you a guiding hand as we know you’ll want to focus your energies on making a success of your business. We have the experience and expertise to lead you through the regulatory maze.
Advice for customers of ESOC Limited t/as The Exploration Society
We are sorry to confirm that ESOC Limited trading under the following name The Exploration Society has ceased trading on 23 July 2020.

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Become an ABTOT Associate
Work with us and our ABTOT members. If you are an organisation providing specialist services to niche tour operators.

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Opening the door to cover for licensable and non-licensable turnover
Committed to success?
We’re right by your side.
ABTOT membership opens the door to:
- cover for both licensable and non-licensable turnover through travel bonding;
- a highly competitive credit card facility;
- promotional opportunities for your business.
As an established travel trade association, we’ve been helping specialist, professional travel organisers, plus charities and associations big and small, meet their regulatory requirements for package holidays since 1993.
We are an approved Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) body, and today, we continue to lead the way with a range of financial protection options, and member benefits.
Pointing travel organisers in the right direction
Choosing the ABTOT bonding route for financial protection is:
- the preferred choice for successful SMEs;
- cost-effective and straightforward – with no financial restrictions on your business;
- time-saving – so you don’t get bogged down in administration;
- beneficial – belonging to a travel trade association has recognised value for your customers.
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