Abta News
ABTA reveals one in five still travelling uninsured
One in five, 20% of travellers, are still running the risk of sky high medical bills when travelling abroad through not taking out travel insurance in spite of recent high profile cases highlighting the significant risks of doing so to both health and finances.
ABTA announces Spain Tops UK Families’ getaway choices
ABTA reveals UK consumers’ top 10 family friendly destinations.
ATOL responses reveal trade wants “Airlines in and business travel out” - ABTA
ABTA is today releasing analysis of the submissions of the major travel players who have submitted to the Government’s ATOL consultation showing that there is a common stance on the industry’s key issues.
British MPs raise concerns APD may stop families flying
Air Passenger Duty may cause British families to abandon planned flights altogether, according to members of parliament. Findings from a survey carried out by ComRes on behalf of trade body ABTA reveal one in four MPs feel plans for increases in aviation tax in 2012 may stop ordinary families from flying.
ABTA responds to Department for Transport’s ATOL reform proposals
The ABTA Board has approved the submission after the biggest ever consultation process undertaken by the Association.
Social and sports events announced for The Travel Convention in Palma
A brochure listing a full schedule of social and sporting events at The Travel Convention in Palma 3-5 October, has been sent out to all Convention delegates today.
ABTA: Agents can save money and help save the planet
ABTA announces that it is working on a package of measures to help travel agents improve efficiency and reduce costs.
12 weeks to fight APD: Government announces Autumn statement date
Leading travel organisations has welcomed the announcement by the Treasury that the Autumn Statement will take place on 29 November, as an opportunity to focus the industry’s efforts to challenge the Government’s planned rise in Air Passenger Duty (APD).
Agents to boost lobbying on APD as Chancellor says “He’s on the case”
Chancellor, George Osborne MP, yesterday reassured MPs from Northern Ireland that he is “on the case” in regard to the damaging impacts APD is having on the economy in Northern Ireland.
Advantage, Kuoni and TUI sign up to ABTA LifeLine appeal
ABTA LifeLine, the charity providing help to current and past employees of ABTA members, is delighted to announce donations from three leading travel ABTA Members.
ABTA welcomes 15 new members
ABTA has welcomed 15 new members into the association during July and August.
ABTA says MPs support more financial protection
Nearly two thirds [62%] of MPs believe that consumer protection should be reformed so that everyone travelling is protected from financial loss. This substantial support for increased financial protection is revealed today in an exclusive ABTA survey. This figure has risen from 54% in nine months and reveals the growing importance MPs place on this issue.