Armed Forces
Complete World Travel
Poppy Travel works in partnership with its chosen ATOL/ABTA accredited Tour Operator, Complete World Travel. Poppy Travel is responsible for the content and design of the tour, with Complete World Travel providing the administration support along with all travel and hotel bookings.
The Royal British Legion through Poppy Travel has chosen to work with Complete World Travel for the following reasons which benefit its military customers.
- Complete World Travel provides the bonding for ABTA and ATOL protection that provides a total financial guarantee for ALL our travellers. Tours are sold through Complete World Travel’s fully bonded Poppy Travel Account.
- Our agreement with Complete World Travel provides Poppy Travel total control of tour content. All itineraries are designed by us to meet military objectives that we understand.
- Complete World Travel has the buying power to buy accommodation and travel at best rates, thus providing best value for our soldiers on their battlefield studies.
- Complete World Travel has flexible booking arrangements which mean that they do not require individual deposits from soldiers and can change numbers at shorter notice than our competitors, thus simplifying administration for the unit and minimising the need for cancellation charges from someone who is not travelling.
- Complete World Travel has the operational staff, backup and expertise to solve any problems on tour with travel services eg coaches, accommodation etc.
- The company is a robust and profitable British business providing us with a reliable and fully bonded travel partner.
- The combination of the Legion’s financial strength and extensive liability insurance minimises any risk for the Armed Forces.