{"id":47266,"date":"2026-04-16T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/?page_id=47266"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:45:51","slug":"abta-and-atol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/abta-and-atol\/","title":{"rendered":"ABTA and ATOL Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"custom-acf-block wp-block-acf-breadcrumbs alignfull has--background-color has--gradient-background\" style=\"\"><section class=\"content-panel title\"><div class=\"grid-container grid-container-gutter\"><div class=\"grid-row grid-row-gutter\"><div class=\"grid-item grid-item-1\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs-wrapper\"><a class=\"breadcrumbs__home\" href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\"><g transform=\"translate(1105 -942)\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"20\" transform=\"translate(-1105 942)\" fill=\"#fdf0ee\"\/><path d=\"M18.9,10.618l.026,5.911a2.654,2.654,0,0,1-.018.3v.6A1.476,1.476,0,0,1,17.427,18.9h-.591c-.041,0-.081-.033-.122,0-.052-.03-.1,0-.155,0H14.473A1.476,1.476,0,0,1,13,17.427V14.178A1.18,1.18,0,0,0,11.815,13H9.452A1.18,1.18,0,0,0,8.27,14.178v3.249A1.476,1.476,0,0,1,6.793,18.9H4.73c-.055,0-.111,0-.166-.007s-.089.007-.133.007H3.84a1.477,1.477,0,0,1-1.477-1.477V13.292c0-.033,0-.07,0-.1v-2.57H1.183A1.17,1.17,0,0,1,0,9.433a1.2,1.2,0,0,1,.37-.886L9.836.3a1.064,1.064,0,0,1,.812-.3,1.242,1.242,0,0,1,.779.259l3.932,3.459V2.363a1.181,1.181,0,0,1,1.181-1.181h1.181A1.181,1.181,0,0,1,18.9,2.363V6.83l1.949,1.717a1,1,0,0,1,.406.886,1.193,1.193,0,0,1-1.181,1.185Z\" transform=\"translate(-1096 953)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><ul class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"current\">ABTA and ATOL Protection<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"219\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTT-ABTA-x-ATOL-2-1024x219.png\" alt=\"Marathon Tours &amp; Travel, ABTA and ATOL logo images\" class=\"wp-image-47294 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTT-ABTA-x-ATOL-2-1024x219.png 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTT-ABTA-x-ATOL-2-414x89.png 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTT-ABTA-x-ATOL-2-330x71.png 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTT-ABTA-x-ATOL-2-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTT-ABTA-x-ATOL-2.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/219;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial Protection with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Marathon Tours &amp; Travel, your peace of mind is just as important to us as delivering exceptional sporting experiences. When you book with us, you can be confident that your money is fully protected through recognised UK travel protection schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK law requires tour operators to put in place financial security to protect monies paid for package holidays sold in the UK in the event of them going out of business (due to their financial failure). Before you book a package holiday always check that the tour operator you are booking with is legally compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABTA Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel is a member of ABTA (The Association of British Travel Agents). Our ABTA membership number is Y6767. Travel package bookings that do not include flights are protected under ABTA\u2019s scheme, which provides security and support if we were unable to complete your arrangements due to insolvency. Note that this protection only covers <strong>Travel Packages<\/strong> and no single service bookings such as Event Entry Only, Hospitality Ticket Only, Hotel Only. Please find the full definition of a Travel Package <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abta.com\/help-and-complaints\/frequently-asked-questions\/what-package-holiday-and-what-linked-travel\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*<\/strong><em>A package is legally defined by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABTA protection covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A refund for holidays not yet taken, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance and repatriation if you are already abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to financial protection, booking with an ABTA member means you benefit from ABTA\u2019s Code of Conduct and access to ABTA\u2019s independent dispute resolution service if you ever need it. More details about ABTA and the protection it offers can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abta.com\">www.abta.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top benefits of booking&nbsp;a travel package \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abta.com\/tips-and-advice\/planning-and-booking-a-holiday\/top-benefits-of-booking-a-package-holiday\"><strong>READ MORE HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ATOL Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Destination Sport Experiences is an ATOL\u2011protected tour operator. Our ATOL number will be clearly shown on your booking confirmation and invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ATOL (Air Travel Organiser\u2019s Licence) protection applies when you book a flight-inclusive package or flight-plus arrangement with us. This means that if we were to cease trading, you would be protected and;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You would receive a full refund for any ATOL\u2011protected flights and packages you have not yet travelled on, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are already travelling, you would be repatriated back to the UK at no extra cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All customers booking flight-inclusive arrangements will receive an ATOL Certificate, which confirms exactly what is protected, who is protecting it and what to do if something goes wrong. We recommend that you check your ATOL Certificate carefully as soon as you receive it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further information about ATOL protection is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caa.co.uk\/atol\">www.caa.co.uk\/atol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What This Means for You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsportexperiences.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsportexperiences.com\/\">Destination Sport Experiences<\/a>, you can do so with complete confidence knowing that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your money is protected by trusted, UK\u2011recognised schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your booking documentation clearly states what protection applies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have support in place should the unexpected occur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is always happy to explain your financial protection in more detail or help you understand which scheme applies to your booking. If you have any questions about ATOL, ABTA or your booking protection, please contact our team and we\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\">info@marathontours.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +44(0) 161 676 0390<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 4th Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Financial Protection with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel At Marathon Tours &amp; Travel, your peace of mind is just as important to us as delivering exceptional sporting experiences. When you book with us, you can be confident that your money is fully protected through recognised UK travel protection schemes. 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