Abta News
Shapps to address ABTA Travel Convention next month
The secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps, will be speaking at the annual Travel Convention. The show will return for 2020 as a one-day virtual event on October 14th.
loveholidays latest to resign ABTA membership
loveholidays has become the latest travel agent to depart ABTA in a growing dispute over refunds. The online travel company follows On the Beach in resigning its membership of the trade body.
On the Beach resigns from ABTA in refunds dispute
The online travel agent declined to refund customers for the flight element of package bookings to Spain unless airlines had cancelled flights and made a refund.
ABTA issues new call for government support
Convened by ABTA, the Save Future Travel Coalition has written to the UK treasury and other relevant departments with a joint budget submission.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.
Travel industry seeks further support in upcoming Budget
Associations from across the travel industry came together earlier to discuss how they can continue working together to lobby government on the need for specific support
Ayoade joins speaker line-up for ABTA Travel Convention
Multi-award-winning comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter Richard Ayoade will offer his thoughts alongside a host of industry leaders during the digital event.
ABTA warns travel jobs being lost at alarming rate
As many as 39,000 jobs have already been lost or placed at risk across the outbound travel sector since the Covid-19 crisis started, according to new research.
ABTA urges refunds following FCO travel advice changes
ABTA has said customers hit by a change in travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office should be offered a “full refund”.
ABTA annual conference moves online for first time
The ABTA annual conference, the Travel Convention, will take place as a virtual one-day event for the first time this year. The show will be held on Wednesday, October 14th.
ABTA seeks to simplify FCO guidance with new website
ABTA has introduced two new resources to help members understand the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and guide them through what to expect from their holidays.
UK government backs refund credit notes
The UK travel industry has welcomed announcements from the department for transport and the CAA that ATOL protection will be extended to cover refund credit notes.