Aito offers new financial safety net for SMEs

The Specialist Travel Association has unveiled a fresh financial protection scheme aimed at strengthening resilience for small and mid-sized travel businesses. Aito’s new Financial Protection Services arm promises tailored cover for non-flight packages and single travel components, helping SMEs shore up consumer trust and stay compliant without costly overheads. The scheme’s launch reflects growing demand for practical, competitive safeguards, especially as Aito pushes to expand its membership by 50% by 2028. For associations leaders, it’s a sharp reminder that well-designed in-house services can drive growth, deepen member loyalty and boost market standing in a tight regulatory climate.

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