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Abta vows to ‘build confidence in travel’ following election

Association says new government has vital role to play providing structures to enable the travel sector to prosper

Travel industry sets out demands ahead of election

Travel’s leading organisations have laid down their priorities ahead of the 12 December election

Look out for Abta's annual peaks campaign

The Travel with Confidence radio, social media and online adverts will urge consumers to look for the Abta logo when making a booking

Ditch 'sustainability PR stunts', Abta conference hears

The Abta Adventure Travel Conference heard the industry must start taking radical steps when developing sustainable tourism practices

Abta Travel Trends Report 2020: 'Package holidays remain appealing'

Abta has released its ninth annual Travel Trends Report by analysing market information and consumer insight

Luke Petherbridge: Brexit uncertainty set to continue in wake of general election

Abta’s head of public affairs with his take on the effect of a general election on the possibility of a no-deal Brexit

Abta releases manifesto ahead of general election

The association is asking politicians to prioritise three themes in the travel industry

Thomas Cook staff fundraising campaign surges past £160,000

Donations come in addition to further “six-figure sum” already raised directly for Abta’s LifeLine charity

Brexit provisions 'worth shouting from the rooftops' – Abta

Association hails agreements guaranteeing status quo throughout much of 2020, irrespective of how, when and if the UK leaves the EU

Abta's Mark Tanzer: ‘Repatriation for all is not sustainable’

The demise of Thomas Cook has once again focused the minds of policymakers and the industry on the important topic of consumer protection

Abta to host inaugural workplace mental health event

Staff in the travel industry face unique mental health challenges, Abta said.

The Adventure People joins Abta

The adventure travel specialist is now accredited by association

Ex-Thomas Cook bosses launch fundraising campaign for staff

John Donaldson and John McEwan team up to raise money for Cook employees hit by iconic operator’s failure

Abta Travel Convention 2020 destination revealed

Next year’s conference will take place in Morocco, it was announced today

All the highlights from the Abta Travel Convention

Japan’s prime minister, Hello Kitty and all the top stories from the first two days of the Abta Travel Convention

'Industry is slowing down as new Brexit date nears', says Abta CEO

Mark Tanzer told Abta delegates the UK needs to "find our way back to the middle ground"

Abta’s sustainability lead Nikki White to leave association

White to move on after 10 having established Abta’s destinations and sustainability department

‘Agents, stand by to assist Thomas Cook retail customers’ – CAA

Some holidays booked through Cook retail agents remain valid despite Cook’s collapse, and the CAA is advising customers check their bookings ‘with their nearest Abta-approved travel agent’

Miles Morgan: ‘There's never been a better time to sell cruise’

Agents should ‘grab every opportunity’ to visit ships, go on fams and take advantage of discount rates to experience cruise for themselves

Cruise sector must champion sustainability efforts to woo customers

Sustainability ‘rising up the list’ of priorities for consumers, Abta New Markets in Cruise conference told

Abta Travel Convention to go ahead despite Cook collapse

Abta CEO Mark Tanzer said the convention would be the perfect forum to discuss the ramifications for the travel sector of the collapse of Thomas Cook

Abta LifeLine offers ex-Thomas Cook staff food vouchers

Charity sets out full range of support available to former Cook staff, ranging from supermarket shopping vouchers to respite breaks

September renewing Atols extended amid Thomas Cook crisis

Process pushed back to 25 October to allow more time to deal with the fallout from Thomas Cook’s collapse

Thomas Cook: Abta LifeLine reaches out to former employees

“It is our goal to make sure we reach all those that need a lifeline during the challenging times in their lives,” said Abta charity