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Abta urges industry to mobilise ahead of key govt debate

Government
James Chapple
19 May 2021

Ministers will debate the impact of Covid-19 on the travel industry in the House of Commons on Monday evening (24 May)

Firms whose membership costs are £3,000 or less per year will be able to make two equal payments in 2022, rather than four across the year

The association has created a template email for members to send to their local MP. Resources are available from abta.com/savefuturetravel


It will also be directly briefing MPs ahead of the debate, with a particular focus on the need for ongoing financial support while outbound travel remains suppressed.


MPs will convene at 6.15pm to discuss the matter; it follows a parliamentary petition calling for a resumption of international travel to allow people to see family and friends overseas.


Now the government has lifted its blanket ban on international travel, the scope of the debate has been widened to consider the challenges facing the travel industry.