10 August 2006 Travel safety booklet launched
A new handbook for holidaymakers planning to travel abroad has been launched in an effort to keep Brits safe overseas.
The holiday health check booklet, which has been launched by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), is also endorsed by the British Travel Health Association (BTHA) and hopes to warn travellers of potential health risks and safety issues when holidaying abroad.
Available through ABTA members and travel agents, it is hoped that the booklet will be handed out along with tickets and itineraries when people book their holidays.
Cate Riley, executive committee member of BTHA, stated: "The number of people who are travelling abroad and not taking the appropriate precautions is alarming.
"When travelling to at-risk destinations, a visit to their GP or Travel Clinic should be at the top of their list but travellers are often unaware of the need for advice and immunisation."
She added: "Holiday health check is a welcome initiative in informing UK travellers about health and safety precautions required whilst abroad."
According to Traveldailynews.com, the number of people choosing to travel to European, Australian and American holiday destinations has increased by 117 per cent in the last ten years.
ABTA represents over 6,000 travel agents and 850 tour operators, throughout the British Isles.
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