Holiday Law: The Law Relating to Travel and Tourism 5th ed

Subjects:

Consumer Law

Contents:

Introduction

The Package Travel Regulations

Offer and Acceptance

Contents of the Contract

Liability

Exclusion of Liability and Unfair Contract Terms

Misrepresentation

Privity of Contract

Frustration of Contract and Force Majeure

Remedies

The Trade Descriptions Act 1968

The Consumer Protection Act 1987

Criminal Offences under the Package Travel Regulations

Defences

Travel Agents

Insolvency and Security

Practical Litigation

Air and Sea Travel

Foreign Affairs

Holiday Law provides a comprehensive guide to the law relating to all forms of holiday. Its broad coverage of the subject includes the nature of the contractual relationship between customer, travel agent and tour operator, the legal status of travel agents, the criminal liability of tour operators, civil liability and the effects of insolvency.

• Gives guidance on the legal implications of developments transforming the holiday market – low cost airlines, the Internet, tailor-made packages, booking hotels direct
• Offers practical tips on conducting litigation, including how to sue foreign defendents
• Explains the impact of recent legislation and case law