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Baroness Sugg to offer keynote at ABTA Travel Matters conference
Baroness Sugg, the transport minister for aviation, and Richard Moriarty, who will take up the chief executive post at the CAA from June, are among the speakers at ABTA’s Travel Matters conference.
ABTA issues warning to millions of Brits who travel without insurance
As many as two in five people – or some 9.9 million Brits - who travelled abroad in the past 12 months have holidayed without the right travel insurance, took part in activities which may not have been covered, or didn’t have any insurance at all, according to ABTA.
UK government to close false holiday sickness claims loophole
The UK government has said it will introduce new rules to fix the legal costs that can be claimed in package holiday sickness claims. The move is designed to close a loophole which the travel industry believes has helped fuel a rising number of claims.
UK government to examine airline insolvency procedures
Repatriation and refund protection will be considered as part of an independent review into the levels of protection that are available for passengers who find themselves impacted by the failure of an airline, the UK government has said.
ABTA hands publishing contract to Waterfront as APL Media departs
ABTA has awarded Waterfront Publishing the licence to publish ABTA Magazine, along with a portfolio of print and digital products. ABTA Magazine and its associated publications are a free service for ABTA Members, funded entirely by advertising revenue.
ABTA: UK travellers encouraged to make fake sickness claims
As many as 9.5 million British adults have been approached about making a compensation claim for being sick while on holiday, according to ABTA. New figures from a YouGov survey of British adults reveal almost one in five people, or 19 per cent, have been contacted about making a compensation claim for holiday sickness.
ABTA: Millions of Brits preparing for Christmas getaway
ABTA estimates that over 4.5 million passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, with the peak travel day predicted to be December 22nd. At the same time, and somewhat unsurprisingly, Christmas Day is expected to be the quietest day for travel.
ABTA: 2.1 million Brits set to head abroad for bank holiday break
ABTA is estimating that 2.1 million Brits are set to head abroad this bank holiday weekend. With temperatures around the Mediterranean expected to hit the low thirties over the weekend, Spain remains a popular destination, and southern Spain, the Balearics and the Canary Islands in particular are all expecting large numbers of British holidaymakers.
UK government reveals plans to protect online holiday bookings
Enhanced regulations designed to better protect an extra ten million UK package holidays booked online have been unveiled by the UK government. The consultation on the package travel regulations sets out the government’s proposals for the introduction of new consumer rights around package holidays.
ABTA: 2.4m Brits prepare for summer getaway this weekend
ABTA estimates that a record 2.4 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays this weekend, which for the majority of schools in England and Wales marks the start of the summer break.
ABTA backs government action on bogus sickness claims
Following an announcement the UK government would look into action to tackle false sickness claims, ABTA is urging the industry to maintain momentum on the #StopSicknessScams campaign. The body hopes to ensure that change comes as quickly as possible to close the loophole in legislation that allows claims companies to unduly profit from sickness claims.
ABTA launches new Alternative Dispute Resolution to members
ABTA is launching a new, independent Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme for personal injury. The conciliation scheme is a simple and cost effective means for members and consumers to resolve personal injury claims, including holiday sickness claims, up to £10,000.