London, UK, April 2024.A&K Travel Group Ltd, the leading global travel company, has announced a groundbreaking new paid parental leave policy. The company will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave, setting a new standard for the travel industry, and demonstrating its commitment to equality and employee well-being.

By providing 18 weeks of paid time off for all new parents, regardless of gender, A&K Travel Group is not only enabling parents to spend valuable time with their newborns but also taking a proactive approach to breaking gender stereotypes and promoting equality in the workplace.

Kim Berman, Chief Human Resources Officer of A&K Travel Group, expressed her enthusiasm for the new policy, stating, “We have been evaluating the benefits offered to our employees around the world and have introduced the first of what we hope will be many initiatives to improve our global offerings and cement our position as the number one travel brand to work for.”

For Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, it was extremely important that employees from all offices receive fair treatment regardless of what local policies prescribe, expressing, "We are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of the travel industry in offering this progressive parental leave package. By providing equal opportunities for parents to bond with their new children, we are not only investing in the well-being of our employees but also taking a significant step towards levelling the playing field for all of our employees."

The introduction of this industry-leading parental leave policy is expected to have far-reaching benefits, including increased employee satisfaction, improved retention rates, and a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.