Abito Rules & Conditions

ABITO is promoting the practice of good business ethics by its members.
The members of ABITO are committed to deal honestly and fairly with each other, clients, providers of services, employees or employers, and with the general public.

Applicants for ABITO membership recognize the role of ABITO in providing a platform for professionalism, quality and business opportunities, and accept the responsibility to abide by and follow the Code of Ethics and the Rules & Regulations as proposed by ABITO.

Active members can only be official travel agencies represented by her/his managing director or by one officially delegated representative.

Any official Travel Agency recognised as such by the Belgian Law may apply for membership. This agency must meet all of the following standards required by ABITO:

• The agency must have an official license, delivered by the regional authorities of Belgium (Toerisme Vlaanderen or CGT).
• The agency is in existence for minimum of 2 years, and has to prove its regular activities as an incoming travel agency and/or DMC in Belgium.
• The agency has to promote internationally and pro-actively incoming travel into Belgium.
• The agency is a private commercial company, independent from Federal, Provincial, Regional or Municipal bodies and authorities.
• The applicant must meet the Code of Conduct.
• The applicant must pay the entrance fee and the annual fees as fixed by the General Assembly.