SAFETY & YOUR TOUR SAFE TRAVELS
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Safe Travels involves a number of recommended protocols based on input from leading global tour operators and public health guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Safe Travels aims to ensure protocols are in place across all relevant areas of the travel industry with an increased focus on health, hygiene, and reduction of physical contact guidance so that travellers can embrace a safe travel experience in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
DEDICATED SAFE TRAVELS TEAM
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At Ellison, we take pride in our attention to health and safety, and responsible travel. Our Safe Travels Team brings together public health and risk management expertise, educators and highly skilled travel planners and tour managers to ensure that robust policies and procedures are in place for the health and safety of our tours. Our team will ensure that our tours meet all appropriate public health guidelines, and that our Ellison tour managers are equipped with the proper training, tools and resources to facilitate a safe experience for our travellers. Further, our Safe Travels Team is available 24/7 to our groups on tour, should any assistance be required.
CERTIFIED STUDENT TRAVEL ORGANIZATION
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Ellison is a Certified Student Travel Organization (CSTO) – an accreditation given by the Center for Student Travel Safety, an affiliate of the Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA). SYTA is the voice of student travel for tour operators and suppliers worldwide. We are the first tour operator in Canada to receive this certification, which is awarded to companies who have met or exceeded the minimum of 25 safety standards established by the Center and SYTA. SYTA is the only association in the industry equipped to educate student travel providers about all aspects of student travel, with an emphasis on student travel safety and personal and educational enrichment. The standards are derived from the most effective industry practices and are based upon SYTA’s Code of Ethics and reviewed by an objective commission of industry experts. For more information please visit our website.
QUESTIONS ABOUT SAFE TRAVELS? WE’D LOVE TO ANSWER THEM! 1-800-265-7022 ellisontravel.com/safetravels
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