ABTA launches its events programme for 2023/24 with four new conferences

ABTA has unveiled its events programme for 2023/24, which includes four new one-day conferences on top of its popular flagship conferences, plus a suite of core training events. Covering a wide variety of subjects and formats, the programme is designed to equip attendees with the skills and tools needed to thrive in our ever-evolving industry.

The new conferences will guide delegates through some of the industry’s most topical changes and developments:

• Tomorrow’s Talent in Travel conference on 6 February will cover the latest changes in travel education, potential skills gaps, future travel roles and how to approach recruitment and training.
• Mergers & Acquisition conference on 30 November will guide attendees through the various different stages of mergers and acquisitions.
• Financial Protection and Risk Management conference on 24 January will help delegates to get to grips with the ever-changing regulations and financial protection solutions on offer.
• Adventure Travel conference on 17 April will explore the trends and challenges associated with one of the fastest expanding tourism sectors in the travel industry.

As well as the new conferences, ABTA will also hold its flagship events including Travel Trends, Travel Finance, the Travel Law Seminar and Travel Matters – showcasing ABTA’s and the industry’s expertise.

The 2023/24 programme will also include a host of in-depth training events, delivered by specialists and industry experts, on a range of essential areas including sustainability, complaints handling, claims handling, health and safety, social media and marketing, and extreme weather and natural disasters.

ABTA is offering a 10% discount on all event bookings made before 31 August using the code ABTASUMMER23*. The events are open to the whole travel industry with reduced rates available for ABTA members and Partners.

ABTA’s Head of Events, Sulamith Waldmeier, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our events programme for 2023/24, which sees a number of popular conferences and events return, alongside some exciting new additions to reflect our ever-changing industry.

“Building capability and talent in travel, the events programme helps ensure industry professionals are ready to meet the challenges their businesses are facing.

“I’d encourage all delegates to make sure they’re taking advantage of the rate reductions available. Everyone will get 10% off any booking made by the end of August with our dedicated code and we’re also offering half price and free places for group bookings; please email events@abta.co.uk for more detail.”

The ABTA 2023/24 events programme includes:

Conferences

• Travel Regulations – 15 November 2023
• Travel Trends ­– 28 November 2023
• M&A conference – 30 November 2023 (NEW)
• Financial Protection and Risk Management – 24 January 2024 (NEW)
• Tomorrow’s Talent in Travel – 6 February 2024 (NEW)
• Travel Finance – 28-29 February 2024
• Adventure Travel – 17 April 2024 (NEW)
• Delivering Sustainable Travel – 20 March 2024
• Travel Law Seminar – 1-2 May 2024
• Travel Marketing – 14-15 May 2024
• Travel Matters – 19 June 2024

Training events

• Carbon Literacy for Travel – 20 September 2023
• An Introduction to the Travel Industry – 4 October 2023
• Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters Training – 11 October 2023
• Data Protection and Management for Marketing – 18 October 2023
• Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management – 15 November 2023
• Advanced Complaint Management – 5 December 2023