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Why budget holidays and green taxes don’t mix – plus five other travel talking points

Government
Harry Kemble
9 October 2024

With Abta on the cusp of celebrating its 75th anniversary, 240 delegates arrived in Costa Navarino in Greece for the travel association’s 2024 Travel Convention. 

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Abta welcomed 240 delegates to Costa Navarino to discuss the most pressing issues in travel (Credit: Abta)

On stage, several high-profile panellists and speakers addressed the most pressing industry-wide issues. 

These included questions around Abta’s role; why destinations are increasingly turning to green levies; how the industry can encourage travellers to think more sustainably; is the travel industry trustworthy in the eyes of consumers? And what really is the future of the high street?