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ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2025

With the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel Association is encouraging anyone with plans to travel to Europe to make sure their passport will be valid for…

Associations

Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority appoints 2025 Advisory Committee

Kanchan Nath Mar 12, 2025

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), USA, has appointed ten distinguished travel advisors to its Tourism Advisory Committee.

Reports

ABTA launches ‘Destinations to Watch’ report for 2025

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2025

ABTA has launched its annual ‘Destinations to Watch’ report. The report features 10 destinations that ABTA believes will inspire UK travellers looking for their next holiday and aims to…

Millions head abroad for The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway: ABTA

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2024

Millions of people will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 20 December to 2 January reveals ABTA – The Travel Association.

Tourism

Govt must keep a close eye on the overall cost of travel: ABTA

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2024

The Office for Budgetary Responsibility notes that APD is amongst the fastest growing of all taxes in the UK. The government must keep a close eye on the overall cost of travel to ensure…

Associations

Free workshops for members on biodiversity and travel from ABTA

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

Biodiversity, which encapsulates all living things including plants, animals, organisms and the different habitats they live in, is intrinsically linked to travel and tourism.

ABTA Travel Convention

ABTA’s 2025 Travel Convention to be held in Calvià, Mallorca

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

The Travel Association has announced that Calvià, Mallorca will be the destination for next year’s Travel Convention, which will take place from 6-8 October 2025.

Associations

ABTA to recruit new Head of Membership as Danny Waine confirms plans to relocate

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

ABTA is now in the process of recruiting a new Head of Membership, to take on this important role.

MICE

Aviation Minister Mike Kane to be the keynote speaker at ‘ABTA Travel Matters’

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

Mike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, Department for Transport, will be giving the keynote speech at ABTA’s Travel Matters, to be held in central London on Tuesday 3…

Associations

Policy changes should be delivered so as to protect the vast benefits of tourism: Tanzer

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2024

Following the General Election in the UK, Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA – The Travel Association gave the following statement, he said: “We look forward to working with the new…

Associations

Travel and tourism can grow faster than the rest of the economy: Tanzer

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2024

ABTA’s research shows that travel and tourism can grow faster than the rest of the economy over the next few years but only with the right policy framework.

Associations

EU officials to address ABTA members in exclusive webinar about EES and ETIAS

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

ABTA is bringing together experts and officials from the EU to deliver a video webinar exclusively for ABTA members on the introduction of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) and European Travel…

Associations

ABTA welcomes London Mayor’s calls on youth mobility

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for young people to be able to move freely to and from the EU. ABTA has welcomed the Mayor’s comments, saying they reflect growing political…

Associations

ABTA announces its 10 Destinations to Watch in 2024 ahead of Sunshine Saturday

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2024

Ahead of Sunshine Saturday, one of the busiest days of the year for holiday bookings, ABTA – The Travel Association has launched its Destinations to Watch in 2024 report.

Associations

Millions of Brits head abroad for “The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway”

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that millions of passengers will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 22 December to 2 January.

Associations

ABTA releases new guidance for members on greenwashing and environmental claims

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association has published new guidance for members which gives an overview of the legal framework that businesses need to work within when they market and advertise their…

Associations

ABTA reveals plans for engagement with MPs and candidates at party conferences

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023

ABTA’s public affairs team will attend all three political party conferences over the next few weeks to highlight the importance of the outbound travel industry to the UK economy and discuss…

MICE

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

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

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.

Global

Over two million expected to head off overseas for the ‘Great Summer Getaway’

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays the weekend (21-24 July), which for the majority of schools…

Associations

Richard Slater appointed to the ABTA Board of Directors

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

Richard Slater, Chair of the ABTA North West region, has been appointed to the ABTA Board of Directors. Slater was selected by the other ABTA regional chairs to be put forward for…

Hotels

Travel industry calls for improved UK-EU employee mobility arrangements

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

ABTA and Seasonal Businesses in Travel (SBiT) are calling on the UK and EU governments to work together to address challenges travel companies are facing employing staff in EU holiday…

Associations

Aviation Minister and Shadow Transport Secretary to speak at ABTA’s ‘Travel Matters’ conference in June

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

The Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, and Labour’s Shadow Minister for Transport, Mike Kane MP, will address senior industry figures at ABTA’s Travel Matters conference next…

Associations

ABTA reminds trade of post-Brexit passport rules to share with customers

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2023

Ahead of the busy summer season for European departures, ABTA – The Travel Association is reminding members and the wider industry of the new post-Brexit passport rules to share with their…

Associations

ABTA’s response to the CAA’s request for information

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

ABTA has consulted extensively with members and the financial services industry over the last six weeks to gather feedback to inform its response to the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA)…

Associations

ABTA Travelife auditors undergo intensive four-day training on auditing and requirements

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Twenty-five ABTA Travelife auditors come together from across the globe for a four-day training session last week at ABTA’s offices in central London.

Tourism

ABTA, The School Travel Forum and UKinbound to make youth group travel b/w the UK and France easier

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

Following the Prime Minister’s bilateral summit with the French President Emmanuel Macron both countries have committed to removing some of the barriers that have arisen since the UK left…

Associations

ABTA Directors featured in the ‘Women in Trade Associations Powerlist’

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

ABTA’s Susan Deer, Director of Industry Relations, and Rachel Jordan, Director of Membership and Financial Protection, have been recognised in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist.

Associations

Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

Families are jetting off abroad this week and next for the first February half-term break since the UK travel restrictions lifted.

Associations

We look forward to continuing work with the new Ministers: Tanzer

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

ABTA looks forward to continuing work with the new Ministers and within the new structure – continuing as the leading voice to Government representing their members and the wider industry.

Associations

Offering solutions to Brexit challenges

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

It’s three years this week since the UK officially left the European Union, the message to government is that there is still work to be done to resolve outstanding issues.

Associations

ABTA reveals the top 23 destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

ABTA has also published its ‘top 23 for 23’: the 23 most popular destinations people say they plan to visit this year.

Associations

ABTA 2023 events programme to support industry in its recovery

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

ABTA has announced its events schedule for the first half of 2023 with a range of varied and high-quality conferences and training days designed to keep the travel industry up to date and…

Associations

Supporting members through 2022 and welcoming 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

ABTA has been working hard to support Members throughout the year – making the case to Government on why travel businesses need support and securing that through the extension of business…

Associations

ABTA Members’ customers travel with confidence in latest campaign

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

ABTA has launched the second phase of its annual flagship Travel with confidence campaign with a customer-focused video to be promoted through social media advertising.

Global

ABTA shares advice on planned strike action this Christmas

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

In light of the planned strikes by UK Border Force at some airports and rail staff over the Christmas period, ABTA has published advice to offer reassurance to customers who are planning to…

Global

ABTA launches Travel Money – its first foreign exchange service for customers

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

ABTA – The Travel Association is launching its own bespoke foreign exchange service which has the ABTA badge of confidence

Associations

ABTA LifeLine runs ‘Spirit of Christmas’ appeal

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

ABTA LifeLine is once again running its ‘Spirit of Christmas’ appeal – offering 30 people a free Christmas dinner. It’s open to current and former staff of ABTA Members who are experiencing…

Associations

ABTA at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

This year’s WTM is going to be one of the most interesting and rewarding for many years, given that COVID-19 travel restrictions have lifted around the world.

Associations

UK’s international travel industry contributes £80bn a year to UK economy

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

A new joint-report from ABTA and UKinbound outlines the value of international travel to the UK economy in terms of supporting jobs, economic contributions and taxes paid to HM Treasury.

Associations

ABTA urges industry to respond to Govt survey on energy support review

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

ABTA is encouraging members and the wider industry to complete a survey which is being carried out by the Government as part of its review on energy bill support.

Associations

ABTA Elections on 24 Nov 2022

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2022

Nominations are now open for election to the Board of Directors and the Council of Regions, to take effect from the AGM on 24 November 2022.

ABTA Travel Convention

ABTA to hold its 2023 Travel Convention in Turkey

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2022

Slated to be held between 30 October and 1 November, 2023 it will be held at the all-inclusive The Lugo Hotel.

Global

ABTA and Deloitte launch climate action guidebook

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

ABTA and Deloitte have launched a new Climate Action Guidebook which outlines how businesses can lead the way to decarbonisation and make travel and tourism more sustainable.

UK’s love affair with overseas travel is back: ABTA

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

ABTA’s ‘Holiday Habits 2022 report’ states that UK’s love affair with overseas travel is back – with 45% of people travelling abroad in the 12 months to August 2022, equivalent to 70% of…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

ABTA LifeLine to launch employee appeal at The Travel Convention

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

With the cost-of-living crisis and an increasing number of people seeking support from ABTA LifeLine, the charity will be launching its £2 (USD 2.22) per employee appeal in Marrakech and…

More government support needed to support travel: ABTA

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022

ABTA has said the government’s energy relief scheme will help to take the pressure off businesses dealing with rising energy bills but urged the Chancellor to provide further support through…

Tourism

How to be a savvy traveller this summer with last-minute holiday checklist

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2022

One of the most important steps is to check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice for the country they’re visiting

Associations

Free online training for ABTA members to increase their knowledge on sustainability

Megha Paul Jul 18, 2022

The training covers the fundamentals of sustainability in travel, looking particularly at four areas such as managing environmental issues, destination management and local impacts,…

Tourism

Here are top tips for travellers jetting off this Easter

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2022

ABTA – The Travel Association has issued its top tips for travellers heading abroad this Easter weekend, which marks the first bank holiday since UK travel restrictions were lifted

Tourism

ABTA announces dates for travel convention in Marrakech

Megha Paul Apr 5, 2022

ABTA has announced the return of its annual overseas travel convention, the UK travel industry’s flagship event

Tourism

Confidence slowly returning to UK travel sector

Megha Paul Mar 22, 2022

As the Covid-19 travel requirements come to an end, new research from ABTA reveals how people are planning to capitalise on their new-found freedoms

Tourism

ABTA launches new sustainability advice to members

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2022

ABTA has launched new guidance to help travel agents incorporate sustainability into their business practices

ABTA’s refreshed Travel with Confidence campaign is here

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2021

The latest Travel with Confidence national advertising campaign from ABTA will launch with social media advertising on Boxing Day

Holidaymakers now 30% more likely to use travel professional than before pandemic: ABTA

Megha Paul Nov 25, 2021

ABTA’s new report Travel in 2022 predicts holiday trends for the next year, with insights revealed at the association’s Travel Trends Conference

Going green! ABTA and Deloitte unveil climate change project

Megha Paul Nov 12, 2021

Over the next year ABTA and Deloitte will be collaborating on a range of activities that will help ABTA Members understand climate change, what decarbonisation looks like across the industry

US second most popular destination for holiday plans over next 12 months

Megha Paul Nov 9, 2021

New data from ABTA reveal almost 1 in 5 (18%) of people who plan to holiday abroad hope to travel to the US over the next year – making it the second most popular destination UK…

ABTA unveils latest list of confirmed speakers for this year’s travel convention

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2021

ABTA has unveiled the latest line-up of expert speakers for this year’s Travel Convention, who will be offering valuable insight into how they’ve responded to the challenges posed by the…

ABTA urges UK govt to end widespread use of PCR testing for travel requirements

Megha Paul Sep 15, 2021

ABTA is calling for a significant overhaul of the government’s traffic light system, including ending the widespread use of PCR testing

Tourism

ABTA launches new scheme to simplify industry payments

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2021

ABTA will launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year to allow fast online payments

Tourism

ABTA announces Travel Convention dates for 2021

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2021

This year’s Travel Convention will take place on 13 October 2021 and will be the first-ever blended Travel Convention - offering ABTA’s Members and the wider travel industry the option to…

Associations

ABTA – Travel Matters and Day of Action

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 22, 2021

On 28 June, government will review both the traffic-light list and the requirements, measures and systems in place for international travel. This could be one of the most crucial weeks in…

Tourism

Holidaymakers prefer booking package holiday with travel professional now more than before pandemic

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2021

New research from travel association ABTA shows a growing trend for holidaymakers seeking the security and reassurance of booking a package holiday with a travel professional this year

Tourism

What Brexit means for travel, government funding and COVID-19 lobbying to feature in ABTA’s Jan meet

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2021

ABTA is holding an extra round of regional business meetings this year, starting from 19 January 2021 and running through to 2 February

Tourism

ABTA confirms agents are eligible for new government grants

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2021

The government has published amended regulations that explicitly reference retail travel agents as businesses that are required to legally close in tier four areas within England

Portugal now added in UK’s ‘safe travel list’

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

The Department for Transport in the UK has confirmed that UK visitors to Portugal will no longer have to quarantine on return from the country

ABTA issues new member guidance on Brexit

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Following the UK’s departure from the EU, Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has published new member guidance to explain the latest developments. Trade talks are set to start…

ABTA to turn 70 in style

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) is marking its 70th anniversary this year with a range of activities. These include industry events to recognise this significant milestone…

ABTA: The holiday season (in numbers)

Tian Tolentino Dec 19, 2019

This holiday season (from 18 December 2019 to 2 January 2020), ABTA estimates that five million UK passengers are heading abroad. Millions of people will be leaving the country through the…

ABTA launches second edition of ‘Animal Welfare Guidelines’

Tian Tolentino Dec 17, 2019

ABTA has launched the second edition of its Animal Welfare Guidelines, featuring new updates including revised basic welfare requirements and unacceptable behaviours.

Insurance

3.5 million Brits never take out travel insurance, says ABTA

Tian Tolentino Nov 7, 2019

ABTA has revealed that more than 3.5 million Brits, who have been on a winter sports holiday, have never taken out travel insurance to cover themselves for activities such as skiing and…

Make Holidays Greener initiative reaches new heights

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Almost 4,000 tonnes of waste was been tackled as part of an Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)-backed Make Holidays Greener summer sustainability push. Food and plastic were…

ABTA to address credit card fraud measures

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

The Payment Services Directive will be the hot topic of discussion at Association of British Travel Agents’ (ABTA) latest programme of regional business meetings, taking place between…

Make holidays greener, says ABTA

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) is reminding travel businesses, tourist boards and hotels there are just four weeks left for them to get involved in the Make Holidays Greener…

Consumer

ABTA warns: Millions lost to holiday booking fraud

Tian Tolentino May 7, 2019

A new report from ABTA has revealed that fraudsters stole over seven million pounds from unsuspecting holidaymakers and other travellers in 2018.

Global

20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 31, 2018

Flooded with trend reports at the end of the year? TD has a special New Year's gift-- the lord of all trends reports to keep you on top of your game in 2019.

Special Reports

4.7 million in the UK brace for Christmas and New Year travel

Tian Tolentino Dec 19, 2018

Travel trade association ABTA has estimated that over 4.7 million UK passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period.

Associations

ABTA: Travel with Confidence campaign to launch on Christmas Day

Tian Tolentino Dec 18, 2018

UK travel association ABTA has announced the launch of its 2019 Travel with Confidence national ad campaign on 25 December 2018.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

ABTA Travel Trends Report 2019: Responsible tourism takes centre stage

Tian Tolentino Nov 29, 2018

UK travel trade association ABTA has released the Travel Trends Report 2019, highlighting sustainability and the trend of responsible tourism.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Authentic India Tours aims to tap South India’s uncharted tourism

Tian Tolentino Jul 17, 2018

New travel firm, Authentic India Tours, has launched to provide bespoke tours and experiences of South India.

Travel Agents

English scrambling to fly to Russia for World Cup semi-finals, says ABTA

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2018

With a higher chance to win the World Cup this year, Brits are looking for last minute deals to Russia for the remaining matches.

Travel management companies have a vital role in client safety, says ABTA

Tian Tolentino Jun 1, 2018

Research revealed the vital role of travel management companies in providing support and advice - and ABTA is there behind it.

Associations

ABTA launches online training platform for sales staff

Jill Sayles Dec 14, 2017 1

ABTA has launched an online training platform aimed at supporting frontline sales staff in the travel industry. Designed by travel trade e-learning provider, Equator Learning, the ABTA…

Associations

ABTA responds to Brexit discussions

Jill Sayles Dec 8, 2017 16

Mark Tanzer, chief executive of ABTA the Travel Association has responded to the Brexit discussions: “Following today’s news that the Government will be moving to the next phase of…

Associations

ABTA launches online education and careers hub

Jill Sayles Dec 7, 2017 13

ABTA is launching www.abta.com/education, an online hub which offers a starting point for anyone interested in developing their career in the travel sector. The hub offers information on…

Associations

ABTA releases Bali volcano statement

Jill Sayles Nov 27, 2017 17

ABTA has released the following statement regarding the Bali volcano activity. We are closely monitoring the activity of volcano Mount Agung on the island of Bali, which is around 71…

Associations

ABTA responds to holiday sickness claims call for evidence

Jill Sayles Oct 13, 2017 17

ABTA has released a statement following the Government’s Call for Evidence to help drive the crackdown on the holiday sickness claims culture: “ABTA strongly welcomes the Call for…

Associations

Seville to host ABTA convention next year

Jill Sayles Oct 12, 2017 15

ABTA has revealed the location of its travel convention next year which will take place from October 8-10 in Seville, Spain. It will be held at the five-star Barceló Sevilla…

Associations

Public look to travel professionals to book holidays

Jill Sayles Oct 10, 2017 14

Research from ABTA released at the association's travel convention taking place in Ponta Delgada, Azores, reveals that four in ten (38%) have used the services of a travel professional to…

Associations

Brits take more holidays in past 12 months than at any point since 2011

Jill Sayles Oct 10, 2017 0

New research from ABTA reveals that the average number of holidays taken per person per year has grown to 3.8, an increase of 0.4 on last year. This is the highest number of holidays…

Associations

Research reveals increase in consumer recognition of ABTA

Jill Sayles Sep 28, 2017 16

New research reveals that positive consumer recognition of ABTA has increased slightly in the past 12 months. Almost three quarters (74%) of the public recognise the logo,…

Associations

Estimated 2.1 million Brits to head overseas this weekend

Jill Sayles Aug 24, 2017

ABTA is estimating that 2.1 million Brits are set to head abroad this bank holiday weekend (25 -28 August). With temperatures around the Mediterranean expected to hit the low thirties…

Associations

ABTA releases latest statement on Spain attacks

Jill Sayles Aug 18, 2017

ABTA has released the following statement on the recent attacks in Spain: “Following a terrorist attack in the Las Ramblas area of central Barcelona and in Cambrils, holidaymakers in…

Associations

ABTA reveals top gap year destinations

Jill Sayles Aug 17, 2017

ABTA has revealed the most popular destinations and activities for gap years. The association also advises young people on how to make the most of their year as well as how to remain safe…

Associations

Speakers announced for The Travel Convention

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017

Further speakers have been announced for this year’s Travel Convention. James McClure, general manager, Northern Europe, Airbnb; Dominic Tucker, head of sales UK&I, Norwegian; and…

Associations

ABTA gives statement on FCO Tunisia travel advice

Jill Sayles Jul 26, 2017

ABTA has released a statement on the change to the FCO travel advice for Tunisia. “The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its level of advice to Tunisia and no longer…

Associations

ABTA welcomes Government’s move to crackdown on false holiday sickness claims

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

Following an announcement on Sunday 9 July that the Government will be taking action to tackle false sickness claims, ABTA is urging the industry to maintain momentum on the…

Associations

ABTA welcomes 11 new members and four new partners

Jill Sayles Jul 7, 2017

From April-June 2017, 11 members and four new partners joined ABTA, with five dual Members, two retail members and four trading as a principal. Between them, the members offer travel…

Tourism

Make Holidays Greener returns for 2017

Maria Airey Jun 30, 2017

Make Holidays Greener, the annual campaign led by ABTA in partnership with Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations, is returning for the summer. The campaign runs from July 1 throughout…

Appointments

ABTA announces board changes following annual general meeting

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Following its Annual General Meeting held on June 28, ABTA announced changes to its board of directors for the year beginning July 1, 2017. Two new appointments have been made to the…

Associations

ABTA launches MP lobbying tool as part of Stop Sickness Scams campaign

Jill Sayles Jun 27, 2017

As part of its Stop Sickness Scams campaign, ABTA has launched a tool for travel industry businesses and members of the public to email their local MP, urging MPs to support the campaign and…

Bulgaria

ABTA comment following FCO Turkey and Bulgaria travel advice

Jill Sayles Jun 22, 2017

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated travel advice to Turkey and Bulgaria with an inclusion relating to personal injury claims. The advice warns that people making…

Associations

ABTA calls on trade to back false holiday sickness claims campaign

Jill Sayles Jun 21, 2017

ABTA has launched its political and consumer-facing campaign, Stop Sickness Scams. Stop Sickness Scams calls on the new Government to crackdown on fake holiday sickness claims and warns…

ABTA comments on mobile roaming charges

Jill Sayles Jun 15, 2017

Regarding the EU-level agreement to end mobile roaming charges which is in to force from 15 June 2017, ABTA says it wants to ensure this agreement remains in place once we leave the EU,…

ABTA releases limited number of tickets for Travel Matters

Jill Sayles Jun 8, 2017

ABTA is releasing a limited number of tickets to its annual Travel Matters policy conference. This is in response to demand for places at the historically invitation-only event.…

Make Holidays Greener returns for 2017

Jill Sayles May 31, 2017

Make Holidays Greener is returning for 2017, led by ABTA in partnership with Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations. This year’s campaign will launch on 1 July and will encourage…

Features

ABTA encourages delegates to take advantage of early bird rates

Jill Sayles May 19, 2017

Delegates for this year’s Travel Convention are encouraged to take advantage of the early booking offer, which ends on Wednesday 24 May. Registration fees for ABTA Members and Partners…

Tourism

Managers reveal their main concerns for travelling staff

Jill Sayles May 18, 2017

New research by Censuswide reveals the top concerns that managers with decision-making responsibility have for their staff who travel on business. When asked about their main concerns for…

ABTA launches new #ValueTourism campaign

Jill Sayles May 17, 2017

ABTA is launching a new #ValueTourism campaign ahead of the General Election. The campaign aims to ensure tourism and its importance to the UK economy remains a priority for the new…

ABTA offers warning relating to false gastric illness claims

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017

On 11 May, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated the travel advice for Portugal with an inclusion relating to personal injury claims. This follows a similar update to the…

ABTA sets out priorities for Brexit negotiations for travel and tourism

Aaron Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

Following the triggering of Article 50, ABTA - the Travel Association, is setting out priorities for the Brexit negotiations in a new report “Making a Success of Brexit for Travel and…

ABTA launches ‘Best use of ABTA branding’ award for 2017

Gemma Greenwood Mar 13, 2017

ABTA is launching its ‘Best use of ABTA branding’ award for 2017. The award is open to any travel agent ABTA Member and the winner will be announced at the Travel Brit Awards in July.…

ABTA brand key to business travel trust

Gemma Greenwood Feb 13, 2017

New research released ahead of the Business Travel Show has found that over four in five (82%) managers with decision-making responsibility, say that membership of ABTA is important or very…

Associations

ABTA calls for limits on overseas holiday claim rulings

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2017

ABTA has called for overseas holiday claims up to £25,000 to be brought under the same fixed recoverable legal costs regime that currently applies to other personal injury claims. The…

Associations

ABTA supports UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

ABTA is supporting the UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, which launched in Madrid this week. ABTA is a member of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation)…

Tourism Boards