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Tap into top insights at latest Abta Travel Trends event

Customer booking patterns, top tips on marketing strategies and how to utilise artificial intelligence are some of the insights that will be shared at the Abta Travel Trends conference later this month.

Barrhead, Blue Bay and Intrepid chiefs to join TTG/PwC Agenda panel

Jacqueline Dobson, Alistair Rowland and Hazel McGuire will offer their insights during TTG and PwC’s final Agenda 2024 briefing of the year

‘Positives’ for travel in new govt's first 100 days, says Abta

While the travel association warned of potential downsides to come in the Budget, it added the industry could draw some positives from the new government’s first 100 days

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

Delegates at the Abta Convention heard how important it is to have a collaborative approach when tackling the pressing issues facing travel today

Abta to hold 2025 convention in ‘important’ Majorca despite mass tourism protests

The Balearic island is the only destination to have hosted an Abta Travel Convention in every decade since the 1970s

'Hundreds' of Abta members still seeking 'clarity' on new EU border rules

The association is putting on two coach trips to the Port of Dover for members to hear about the preparations for the rollout in the coming weeks

Tui, Crystal, Silver Travel: all the latest travel trade people moves

Tui has announced major changes to its leadership in the UK and at group level, and there has also been a change at the top at British Airways Holidays. Elsewhere, a familiar face in the agent world returns to travel

Newmarket, Intrepid, Riviera: all the latest travel trade people moves

Newmarket Holidays has bolstered support for agents in the North East, while Intrepid Travel has brought in two new partnerships managers – elsewhere, Riviera Travel has appointed a new business development manager in Ireland

Abta head of membership Danny Waine to leave association after four years

Waine, who joined Abta at the height of the pandemic, plans to relocate later this year but will remain in travel

Booking packages boosting Britons’ confidence in overseas travel – Abta

Britons are more confident about travelling abroad this year than last, new data from Abta has concluded

Woman ‘operating as a travel agent’ arrested on suspicion of fraud

InteleTravel told the BBC it ‘terminated the contract of one of its representatives’ while Abta confirmed to TTG the homeworking outfit had referred a number of bookings to the association

Sustainable travel 'Agora' to return at Abta Convention next month

The agora – or “assembly” – will discuss the subject of Balancing Act: Integrating Nature Protection with Responsible Tourism and will be moderated by Abta’s head of sustainability Carol Rose

Mark Tanzer: 'The signs are that Labour understands our industry'

Abta’s chief executive tells TTG’s James Chapple why the industry has a more positive message to spread post-Covid, and why he’s looking forward to working with the new government

Abta to host conference call to help members navigate new EU border rules

The call on 24 September will feature representatives from the Department for Transport and Foreign Office

Travel facing race against time to get ready for new EU border rules

For many travellers, 10 November will be the day Brexit gets real; TTG explores the ins and outs of the new EU border rules set to take affect in November

Abta seeking ‘pragmatic solutions’ as EU confirms start date for new border rules

EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed the EU’s new biometric border checks will take effect from 10 November, with its proposed new visa waiver scheme to follow in 2025

What does the expedition cruise sector have in store over the next two years?

From the Arctic to Antarctica, and every expedition destination in between, Harry Kemble identifies the opportunities for agents wanting to sell more adventurous cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026 – as well as some of the potential barriers they need to be aware of

Abta: 'It’s clear many of the industry’s priorities have been heard'

One month to the day since Labour took power after 14 years in opposition, Abta’s director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge assesses the party’s actions since forming a new government – and what its priorities mean for travel’s prosperity

‘Wettest summer in a century’ fuelling buoyant lates market

More than a quarter of UK residents (27%) would be tempted to book a last-minute getaway if they could secure a good deal, according to new Abta research

'Time is of the essence': Travel seeks 'urgent action' from new government

Abta, the Advantage Travel Partnership, the Travel Network Group and the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association react to Labour’s landslide general election win

Abta chief urges next government not to price out travellers with green measures

Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer has spelt out what he thinks the incoming government should do for the travel industry, warning net zero requirements must not penalise ordinary consumers

Abta moves to bring more agents into decision-making roles

It is hoped the decision to extend the right to stand for election will give more members a say in the organisation’s affairs

Party manifestos – what should we expect for travel?

Abta’s Luke Petherbridge outlines what the travel industry should expect - or not - from party manifestos forming the state of play for the upcoming general election

'Engage your candidates' says Abta as Sunak calls general election

’Now is the time to engage with candidates locally to make sure they recognise the value of travel and tourism,’ says Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer