Distant Journeys Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Our Commitment to Ethical Practices
Distant Journeys is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our business. We are fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Every journey we offer is built on integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This statement outlines the actions taken during the financial year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 to uphold these principles.
Who We Are and Our Supply Network
Distant Journeys is an award-winning tour operator providing expertly crafted escorted holidays to some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Our meticulously designed itineraries feature a high standard of accommodation, immersive excursions, and outstanding service from experienced tour managers.
Operating across multiple continents, we offer holidays to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, and beyond. To deliver exceptional experiences, we collaborate with a diverse network of suppliers, including accommodation providers, transport companies, and excursion operators. Given the international scope of our operations, we acknowledge the complexities of our supply chains and the necessity for vigilant oversight to mitigate modern slavery risks.
Identifying and Assessing Risks
As a company working across various regions and industries, we conduct rigorous risk assessments to evaluate potential vulnerabilities related to modern slavery. Our assessment framework considers:
Certain industries within our supply chain inherently carry higher risks, requiring heightened scrutiny and proactive measures to prevent exploitation.
Strengthening Supplier Oversight
Distant Journeys follows a structured due diligence process to assess and monitor supplier compliance with ethical standards. This includes:
Policies, Training, and Awareness Initiatives
Upholding integrity and transparency is fundamental to our approach. We ensure that both employees and suppliers understand their responsibilities in preventing modern slavery through clear policies and training.
Monitoring Our Progress
To measure the effectiveness of our initiatives, we have established key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
Moving Forward
Distant Journeys remains unwavering in its commitment to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks. We will continue to enhance our policies, supplier engagement, and awareness initiatives to ensure that ethical practices remain at the heart of our operations.
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Distant Journeys has won 23 awards over the last seven years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.
Know you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. We never offer last minute discounts and we guarantee the earlier you book the better the offer you’ll receive.
Book in the confidence your money is 100% safe. All Distant Journeys holidays are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 10913) or ABTOT (number 5427).
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