The Easter Getaway shows holidays as popular as ever Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 04/17/2025 - 13:06 Tomorrow will see the Easter Getaway in full swing, with millions taking advantage of the long weekend to head off for a well-earned break. Members have told us that they have seen strong Easter demand for overseas holidays, […]
The Great Easter Bank Holiday Getaway 2025 Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 04/17/2025 - 01:00 An estimated 2.2 million holidaymakers to head overseasABTA – The Travel Association estimates 2.2 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend of 18-21 April, with Good Friday the busiest day for travel.With the […]
Ask the expert: The revised EU Package Travel Directive and how it may affect you Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:15 One of the consequences of our leaving the European Union was that we no longer have an obligation to incorporate EU directives into UK law.So, the current ongoing review of the Package […]
Consumer law update Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:03 We can now update on our previous guidance on the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act and what it means for members.The Act has come into force in respect of the consumer law changes and more information has been released. There is CMA guidance […]
Complete ABTA's survey on the Package Travel Regulations Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 04/10/2025 - 13:09 The Department for Business and Trade has published their latest consultation on reviewing the Package Travel Regulations, following the December 2023 Call for Evidence held under the previous government. ABTA is seeking views from all members – please complete […]
More people willing to pay extra to book with an ABTA member Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:00 I’m pleased to share positive results with members from our latest annual independent research, to find out people’s views of ABTA. It surveys a scientifically representative sample of the population and, among the findings, is that […]
ABTA statement on the Package Travel Regulations consultation Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Mon, 04/07/2025 - 08:21 Luke Petherbridge ABTA Director of Public Affairs said:"With a new government in place, it’s unsurprising that ministers have chosen to look again at proposed changes to the Package Travel Regulations. But we would urge them not to miss this […]
Port of Dover Introduces New Faster Border Process for School Groups Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:03 The School Travel Forum (STF) and ABTA welcome the introduction of a faster border processing pilot for school groups and the participation of P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries in this new initiative.School groups will be able […]
Registration is open for travel’s flagship event Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 04/03/2025 - 08:15 The Travel Convention is an annual highlight in my calendar! No other event matches it in terms of the combination of destination, networking and stimulating speakers.Registration has just opened for this year’s event, which is taking place from 6-8 October […]
Trudie Clements takes on Marathon Effort to raise vital funds for ABTA LifeLine Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 04/03/2025 - 07:57 Trudie Clements, Director of ABTA LifeLine, is running her first-ever London Marathon on Sunday 27 April to raise vital funds for travel industry colleagues facing hardship.With a fundraising goal of £3,000, Trudie has been […]
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