Keeping members abreast of the latest travel law developments Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/20/2025 - 08:53 This week we were pleased to host members, partners and colleagues from the wider industry at ABTA’s Travel Regulations conference.One of the huge benefits of booking organised travel is the protection that come with these trips, as tourism […]
What the travel industry needs from the Chancellor’s Budget Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:06 This column first appeared in Travel Weekly on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.Last year we were promised that the largest tax-raising Budget of recent times would be “one and done”. After the Chancellor’s speech on 4 November, it’s obvious […]
Inspiring consumers to dream about their next holiday with an ABTA member Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:10 Our members continuously tell us how powerful the ABTA brand is and how they use it to generate business and reassure customers. We know that 88% of people are more likely to book a holiday […]
New data from ABTA’s Holiday Habits survey reveals ‘destination’ ranks first as the priority booking driver Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:23 New findings exclusive for ABTA members, from the association’s Holiday Habits 2025-26 survey, reveal which consumer priorities are driving the booking decision.ABTA presented survey respondents with some of the things people […]
Missing out on money: Half of Brits unaware of holiday VAT opportunity Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Mon, 11/10/2025 - 09:47 26% of Brits know how to claim VAT refunds on shopping in Europe.Only 13% are ‘VAT victors’ and have previously applied for VAT refunds. New ABTA research reveals that half (51%) of UK adults don’t know […]
Reflections on a successful World Travel Market Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/06/2025 - 15:41 As another busy World Travel Market comes to a close, I’m filled with optimism for the future of our industry.WTM is a time to connect with other travel professionals and to see what’s new in the world of tourism. The […]
Understanding and addressing the industry’s skills needs Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 10/30/2025 - 11:00 This week, ABTA launched its first annual Skills Survey, inviting members to share insights on recruitment challenges and skills gaps across the travel industry. The survey is designed to gather evidence on where the pressure points are – from recruitment and […]
ABTA launches Skills Survey to understand members’ workforce needs Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:52 ABTA is inviting members to take part in its new annual Skills Survey, launched today on Thursday 30 October, to inform ABTA’s ongoing work on the travel industry’s current and future workforce needs. The survey aims to gather […]
October half-term getaway is upon us Full Page image simplesamlphp_… Thu, 10/23/2025 - 10:21 The October half-term getaway is upon us, and 12% of families with children are planning to go on holiday abroad during the school break, according to ABTA’s Holiday Habits research. We’re here to support members in providing your customers with memorable […]
Usher Travel Service Ltd - Advice for Customers Full Page image simplesamlphp_… Thu, 10/16/2025 - 15:43 ABTA Number: 60995 11 Wallasey Road, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside, CH45 4NLWe are sorry to inform you that Usher Travel Service Ltd trading as Usher Travel Worldchoice ceased trading on 16th October 2025 and we are now treating this […]
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