The travel sector has undergone some of the biggest changes we have ever witnessed to one particular industry over the last few years. It has been a roller-coaster ride of new entrants and new technology, M&As and unpredicted new challenges to business such as SARS and of course terrorism.

BDO Stoy Hayward has helped its Travel clients turn turbulent times into one of opportunity. Our commitment to this sector has seen us attract some of the best known names in the business – from owner managed private businesses through to large listed companies with international networks. By working with leading organisations from the travel industry, we ensure we are always developing news ways to address your industry and regulatory issues. BDO Stoy Hayward is an ABTA Travel Industry Partner and provides the section on Travel Agents and Tour Operators for Butterworth’s Financial Reporting and Accounting for Specialised Sectors. We have members on the ICAEW / ABTA Working Group instigated by ABTA and also on the ICAEW/CAA Working Group instigated by the CAA.

Specialist advice we can provide for your sector includes:

• ATOL applications
• Tour Operator Margin Scheme
• Industry regulation and compliance
• Flotations, acquisitions and disposals
• Tax planning and compliance for the travel industry
• Business continuity planning