Tour operators seek reimbursement from hotels in the United Arab Emirates for transferring tourists from the Russian Federation Tour operators are negotiating with hotels in the United Arab Emirates for refunds for unused nights for tourists who asked to change hotels due to the spread of oil pollution on the coast, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reports. "The ATOR member tour operators are currently negotiating with hoteliers in the emirates of Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Ajman regarding refunds to their customers who wish to transfer to other hotels," the statement said.