Update on consumer law and your prices Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/27/2025 - 11:18 We can now update our previous guidance, and there has been a change to the Guidance to the Code of Conduct.The CMA last week issued its decision on the latest consultation, with guidance on pricing and a first round of […]
The Budget – the need for growth remains urgent Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/27/2025 - 10:14 Yesterday the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her much anticipated budget to the nation.Some of the measures she announced, such as more support for high street businesses through a permanently lower level of business rates and enhanced access to […]
Working to make travel more accessible Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/27/2025 - 10:14 This column first appeared in TTG on Tuesday, 21 November 2025.At ABTA we want everyone, regardless of circumstance and ability, to be able to travel with confidence and for the experience to be as smooth as possible. However, if you are […]
ABTA reveals the Travel Trendsetters and cites September as a booming month for holidays Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 11/27/2025 - 07:00 ABTA’s new Travel Trends for 2026 report, launched today (Wednesday 26 November 2025), finds 25-34 year olds are the Travel Trendsetters – shaping travel for years to come, and September an increasingly popular […]
ABTA's response to the Budget Full Page image dhewitt@abta.co.uk Wed, 11/26/2025 - 11:57 Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive, said:Against a difficult economic and fiscal backdrop, it will take some time to assess the impact of today’s Budget. But what is clear, is that the success of the travel industry has never been more critical to […]
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 […]
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