Shapps was appointed business secretary by Rishi Sunak after former prime minister Liz Truss removed him from his previous role. 

Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer said Shapps’ department was responsible for the review of the Package Travel Regulations, business relations, and climate change policy and a dialogue was needed.

Writing a blog post, Tanzer said the industry needed government support “to ensure the UK is a world-leader in efforts to decarbonise aviation”.

The latest ministerial reshuffle also saw backbencher Mark Harper become the third transport secretary in seven weeks. Tanzer said he was keen to work with both new appointees.

“What businesses and consumers need now is stability, clarity, and confidence that we are set on a path to economic recovery,” he said.

He added Abta had been sharing the findings of the latest Future Travel Coalition’s survey with government, examining how businesses fared during the first summer of trade since the pandemic.

Tanzer added: “The findings recognise that while trading was much improved this summer compared to 2020 and 2021, challenges still lie ahead for travel companies, particularly in servicing debt taken on during the pandemic and with the rising cost of living and operations.”