Bonded Coach Holidays the Coach Tourism Industry scheme

  • If you are a coach operator organising holidays (packages) you need to make sure your customers have financial protection. You can do this by using the Bonded Coach Holidays scheme (BCH).

    BCH is the coach tourism industry’s government approved bonding scheme and it is run by ABTOT.

    ABTOT is a Membership Association with nearly 400 Members appointed by the UK Government Department for Business and Trade to operate a regulated travel bonding scheme for Travel & Coach Organisers who need to comply with the UK Travel Regulations.

    To join BCH, you must hold an O-Licence and be a member of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). BCH Members are required to comply with BCH ABTOT operational and financial standards which are set out in BCH’s Rules and Code of Conduct and they are audited on a regular basis by BCH ABTOT.

    BCH Members are required to re-apply each year for Membership of the scheme, supplying financial information to BCH & ABTOT.

    See latest BCH news:
    CPT ABTOT agreement
    Route one article – sponsorship of award

    EES and ETIAS webinar with Travlaw, CPT and Bakers Dolphin
    Government Guidance on EU Entry/Exit System

    Join CPT – find out more here

    To find out more about Bonded Coach Holidays see leaflet and if you are interested in becoming a BCH member contact the team

    See latest CPT news here

    BCH ABTOT is proud to support the #GetBackOnBoard campaign.  Look out for the fantastic advert on TV and find out more information on the link below: 

    https://www.getbackonboard.co.uk/abtot 



    • We were delighted with the speed and efficiency our membership application was dealt with by Samantha and the team at ABTOT, particularly given the timeframes we were working to. We had clear communication every step of the way from a well informed and friendly team and any matters that have arisen during the year so far have been dealt with in the same professional and efficient manner.

      Mike GowerHead of Finance, Alfa Travel Ltd

  • Peace of mind

    When considering a coach holiday always look for the BCH ABTOT logo on the operator’s brochure.

    This means that your money is protected by a government approved scheme specifically for coach package holidays involving coach travel & accommodation of at least one overnight stay.

    Find BCH ABTOT Members