ABTA News Page 8
ABTA places members at heart of new Travel with Confidence campaign
ABTA members are at the heart of the second phase of the national advertising campaign from the body, which launches across social media channels from today.
ABTA calls for further support as ONS reveals damage to travel trade
Travel agents and tour operators have been worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic when compared to any other services sector, according to the ONS figures published today.
Industry calls for overhaul of FCDO travel advice
UK airlines, agents and operators have called on the government to revise its approach to foreign travel advice, arguing the current system risks preventing the industry getting back on its feet.
ABTA offers Brexit guidance on Tour Operator Margin Scheme
HMRC has confirmed that once the Brexit transition period ceases, the VAT charged on holidays through the Tour Operator Margin Scheme on travel outside of the UK will be zero rated.
ABTA launches chargeback helpline to members
ABTA has launched two new member advice helplines. They will provide advice on how best to dispute a chargeback, or how to protect a business from data breaches.
Trade welcomes test and release – but calls for end to quarantine
Government plans to introduce a test and release system for travellers arriving in England have been broadly welcomed by the trade – but there are calls to go further.
ABTA issues new plea for government support
New figures from ABTA suggest nine in ten holidays were either cancelled or rearranged in July and August, as the Covid-19 pandemic caused havoc in the travel sector.
New ONS figures reveal collapse of UK tourism sector
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed overseas travellers made just 398,000 trips to the UK in the second quarter of the year - down 96 per cent on the same period in 2019.
Marrakech to host ABTA Travel Convention 2021
The city last hosted the conference in 2005 and has since undergone many developments while maintaining its traditional and cultural roots.
ABTA argues sustainability must be part of tourism recovery
ABTA chief executive, Mark Tanzer, has argued the travel sector has an opportunity to “build back better” following an extremely challenging year.
Travel sector urges quick action from new taskforce
The UK travel sector has given a muted welcome to the launch of a travel taskforce from the UK government, urging quick action to reopen borders to international visitors.
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.