Abta News
ABTA identifies red tape for the chop
The ABTA Red Tape Task Force has identified the first five pieces of red tape regulation for the chop following consultation with its Members. The task force chaired by ABTA Director and Barclays’ policy chief, Christine Farnish was set up in May to review the sector’s heavy burden of red tape and make proposals for cutting regulation.
ABTA health and safety programme trains 500 in Turkey
ABTA’s Destination Manager, Angie Hills, Donna Boucher ABTA Destination Services coordinator and Health & Safety expert Ian Greaves from IGI have returned from running a ten day health and safety seminar tour in Turkey’s most popular resorts.
Baroness Floella Benjamin backs Caribbean APD reform
Baroness Floella Benjamin, Liberal Democrat Peer, has called for the Government to reform both the structure and level of Air Passenger Duty to the Caribbean.
ABTA calls for cuts in red tape
ABTA has launched a call for travel agents and tour operators to highlight regulations and bureaucracy that are hampering the industry.
ABTA launches new travelife website
Travelife - the rating system which grades hotels and accommodation on sustainability achievements - launches a new website: www.travelife.org.
ABTA calls for cuts in red tape
ABTA has launched a call for travel agents and tour operators to highlight regulations and bureaucracy that are hampering the industry. The Association has formed a high level task force to be chaired by ABTA Director and Barclays’ policy chief, Christine Farnish, to review the sector’s heavy burden of red tape and make proposals for cutting regulation.
John McEwan confirmed as ABTA Chairman
ABTA has announced that John McEwan, Chief Executive of Advantage, has been confirmed as Chairman of ABTA.
ABTA’s Nikki White to deliver key note address
ABTA is delighted to announce that Nikki White, ABTA’s Head of Destinations and Sustainability will deliver a key note address at the 5th Responsible Tourism in Destinations conference in Edmonton, Canada on 27th – 29th June 2011.
ABTA: Egypt and Dubai picked out as top Easter destinations
Brits looking to book a last-minute getaway for the Easter holiday period can expect a great bargain in Egypt, while flights to Dubai are also expected to be popular.
ABTA: 2 million Brits to head overseas this Easter
The Travel Association estimates 2 million British holidaymakers are set to head off overseas for the Easter weekend of 21-26 April.
ABTA agrees new arbitration partner
ABTA has finalised an agreement with leading dispute resolution specialists CEDR Solve for the handling of its arbitration scheme starting from 12 July 2011.
Industry boosted by Easter holiday break
British travel insiders are rubbing their hands with glee ahead of the Easter holidays, with sunny weather across the UK boosting expectations for domestic operators. Overseas trips are also expecting a boom; with many savvy travellers realising that by booking three days leave they could have an eleven day break from work.