The first new checks for unfair practices in the organized tourist trips for the upcoming active season are already a fact. They were carried out on 26.04. 2024 by inspection officers of the Ministry of Tourism together with the Commission for Consumer Protection, Executive Agency "Automotive Administration" (IAAA), National Revenue Agency (NAA) and Economic Police.
In the wee hours of Friday, 8 buses traveling to Turkey were checked. An inspection was carried out of the tour operators - travel organizers for the legal performance of their activities. At two of the inspected tour operators, a certificate for carrying out tour operator activity and a valid "Liability of the tour operator" insurance was not provided. Vouchers issued to tourists were not presented by one of the checked. Irregular tour operators are required to submit the missing documents to the KZP within the legally established deadline.
The IAAA did not find any violations during the inspection of the carriers.
No violations were found among the inspected persons practicing the profession of tour guide.
Sudden inspections by the control authorities, together with the Ministry of Tourism, will continue in the coming months. The industry representatives themselves demanded more regulation and control against illegal practices and the gray sector in tourism.