Abta News
ABTA responds to the publication of the Government’s aviation strategy
The government has published Flightpath to the future – its strategic framework for the future of aviation for the next 10 years.
ABTA highlights importance of talking to customers about health, safety and security
ABTA is encouraging Members to remind customers to take steps to keep themselves safe on holiday, by sharing its health, safety and security advice and resources with customers ahead of their trips abroad and while in destination.
ABTA’s Travel Matters conference to explore ‘An Agenda for Recovery and Renewal’
ABTA’s annual Travel Matters conference will take place on Wednesday 22 June at the National Gallery in London’s Trafalgar Square.
Register now for ABTA’s 2022 Travel Convention
Delegates are encouraged to register now for this year’s Travel Convention, the UK travel industry’s flagship event, to take advantage of discounted Early Bird fees.
dnata Travel Group UK and Europe CEO joins ABTA board
Ailsa Pollard, UK and Europe CEO for dnata Travel Group, has joined ABTA’s Board while John Bevan, who joined ABTA’s Board in 2018, has stepped down.
ABTA shares top tips for travellers jetting off this Easter
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.
ABTA: Confidence returning to UK travel sector
As the Covid-19 travel requirements come to an end today, new research from ABTA reveals how people are planning to capitalise on their new-found freedoms.
Warm praise from industry as government removes Covid-19 travel rules
The travel trade has warmly welcomed news all remaining Covid-19 restrictions, including the passenger locator form, will be dropped in England at 04:00 on Friday.
ABTA launches new sustainability advice to members
ABTA has launched new guidance to help travel agents incorporate sustainability into their business practices. The guidance was developed in response to feedback from members.
ABTA celebrates as testing restrictions loosen
ABTA says hundreds of thousands of people will be heading abroad this half term for winter sun and ski trips, as families look to make the most of the relaxation of travel rules.
ABTA praise as England Covid-19 tests scrapped
ABTA has warmly welcomed a decision by the government in England to scrap Covid-19 tests for arrivals into the country for fully vaccinated travellers.
Praise for scrapping of pre-departure tests from travel sector
Organisations from across the travel industry have welcomed a decision from prime minister, Boris Johnson, to phase out pre-departure tests for arrivals into England.