Saftey and Security

Safety & Security

At AT/ACIS, we take the welfare of each and every participant on our tours very seriously. Just as we work tirelessly to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences to coaches and students, we are equally committed to ensuring that all of our travelers return home safely. Our safety and support infrastructure has been a cornerstone of our business for the last 29 years and includes the following measures:

Dedicated, Constantly Connected US Staff

– We monitor all safety-related events, making proactive decisions to optimize security.

Network of Overseas Offices

– AT/ACIS offices in London, Paris, Madrid, and Rome and our affiliate partner offices in other major destination cities ensure that we have on-the-ground support when it is needed.

Duty Officer System

– Our 24-hour Duty Officer system operates seven days a week in the United States and overseas to deal with any emergency quickly and professionally.

Professionally Trained Tour Managers

– Top-quality AT/ACIS tour managers work in tandem with coaches throughout each trip. They discuss security measures during each group’s Arrival Briefing and carry cellular phones to access AT/ACIS’ 24-hour Duty Officer system.

Informed Coaches

– Coaches (or other group organizers) receive safety-related information and a card with emergency contact numbers prior to departure. During the trip, coaches establish guidelines for free time activities, keep track of participants’ whereabouts, and provide overall adult supervision.

Overseas Health Insurance

– All participants are enrolled in an international medical insurance plan coordinated by AIG, our round-the-clock, 365-day travel assistance provider.

Affiliation with AIFS

– AT/ACIS is a division of the American Institute for Foreign St udy (AIFS), an industry leader that has organized quality international educational experiences for over 1 million students in its 40-year history.

Financial Security

– AT/ACIS carries $50 million in general liability insurance that covers school districts and coaches on our tours, as well as a $1 million indemnity bond with the United States Tour Operators Association.

Travel Security Waiver

– All travelers are covered by a refund policy that takes effect in the event that the US State Department issues an official Travel Warning following a terrorist attack against US interests in a country to be visited on an upcoming trip.

For more information on any of these aspects of our safety policies, please contact us.

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