Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Statement

Effective Date: 15th June 2025
Reviewed Date: 15th June 2025
Company Name: Skylord Travel PLC trading as Skylord Cruise and Holidays
Company Number: 02321377
Registered Address: 124 High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1AB

1. Introduction

At Skylord Travel PLC, trading as Skylord Cruise and Holidays, we are fully committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and uphold ethical practices in all aspects of our operations.

2. Our Business and Structure

We are a UK-based travel business providing holidays, cruises, and travel-related services to clients across the UK and internationally. Our services include packaged holidays, flights, accommodation, cruises, and travel insurance. We work with a wide range of suppliers, including airlines, hotels, cruise lines, destination management companies, and technology providers.

3. Our Commitment

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to:

• Conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Working only with partners and suppliers who share our values.
• Continuously assessing and improving our processes to identify and prevent modern slavery risks.

4. Our Supply Chain

Our supply chain includes:

• Airlines and global distribution systems
• Cruise operators and tour wholesalers
• Accommodation providers and transfer companies
• Destination service providers
• Technology and IT vendors
• Professional service partners (accountants, consultants, etc.)

While we do not operate in high-risk industries, we acknowledge the potential risk of exploitation in certain parts of the travel supply chain, particularly in countries with weaker governance and labour protections.

5. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

To reduce the risk of modern slavery, we:

• Conduct risk assessments on suppliers based on location, industry, and function.
• Prefer working with partners who are members of reputable travel industry associations or certifications (e.g., ABTA, ATOL, IATA).
• Include anti-slavery clauses in supplier contracts where appropriate.
• Reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to comply with modern slavery laws.

6. Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness among our staff and partners by:

• Providing training to key staff on recognising the signs of modern slavery.
• Ensuring managers and procurement teams understand our ethical standards.
• Communicating our expectations to all staff, especially those involved in supplier management.

7. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We encourage a culture of openness. All employees, partners, and suppliers are encouraged to report concerns about modern slavery, unethical practices, or breaches of this policy.

• Reports can be made confidentially to management or via email at: [email protected]
• Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation under our internal whistleblowing policy.

8. Monitoring and Review

This policy is reviewed annually by our leadership team. We will continue to:

• Monitor the effectiveness of our procedures
• Strengthen supplier engagement and controls
• Update this statement in line with legislation and best practice

9. Approval

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Skylord Travel PLC’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending April 2026.

Approved by the Board of Directors