Abta has welcomed prime minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a summer general election, calling on travel industry professionals to engage with their local candidates "to ensure the voice of the travel industry is heard during the campaign".
The group said it will work with the government and policymakers to transform the UK travel industry (Credit: iStock)
Sunak addressed the nation on Wednesday (22 May) where, standing outside 10 Downing Street in the pouring rain, he revealed the country would go to the polls on Thursday 4 July.
Abta issued its manifesto in April, which called for the next government to focus on positioning the UK as a sustainable travel leader, promoting fulfilling and rewarding careers in travel and tourism, and creating the conditions for travel businesses to compete successfully.
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