Following the announcement of the policy, the tour operator will also work closely with hotelier partners to educate and inform on the importance of animal welfare. easyJet holidays has outlined its new animal welfare policy, which includes a commitment to only offering experiences that do not threaten the welfare or conservation of animals and their important role in the global environment. The policy incorporates ABTA’s animal welfare guidelines, and, with an ambition to ensure it is industry leading, was created in consultation with several animal rights organisations including World Animal Protection. The new policy, which sees easyJet holidays not promoting or offering any attractions which are harmful to animals within their tours and activities programme, including captivity attractions such as zoos and marine parks, animal performances, animal rides and sporting events involving animals. Matt Callaghan, easyJet holidays’ Chief Operating Officer, said: “As one of the largest tour operators, we’re committed to being an industry leader when it comes to responsible travel.

Source: Ethiopian News March 15, 2024 23:34 UTC