Abta

Industry could tap into data ‘treasure trove’

Abta held its Customer Insight in the Travel Industry conference and Accessible Travel seminar in London last week. TTG reports from the events

Abta launches travel with confidence social media campaign

The association has shifted its focus onto younger 18-35 travellers for 2018 to encourage them to book through Abta members

SPAA president tells Abta 'remember your roots' over PTD

Ken McLeod said Abta needed to “represent agents’ anger at this nonsense more forcibly” during the body’s annual dinner in Glasgow

Abta to publish new '12 steps to PTD' guide

The association says it will be producing material over the coming weeks to help ensure the industry is compliant come July 1

Abta call for action on plastics

The association’s 2018 Make Holidays Greener campaign will encourage the industry to take steps to reduce plastic waste

Government finally closes sickness claims loophole

Abta says claims have gone up 500% in recent years, costing the industry millions of pounds

Government to finally publish new Package Travel Regulations this month

The industry will have just two months to adjust to the new regulations before implementation on July 1

Thousands still falling foul of holiday scammers, Abta warns

Last year, scams targeting holidaymaker and other travellers left nearly 5,000 people the best part of £7m out of pocket

Abta bolsters ranks with new members and partners

A range of travel businesses have joined the association this year

Brexit countdown: Action on aviation vital with year to go

Among a broad range of concerns, industry leaders this week told TTG how Britain’s exit from the EU would hit the travel industry

'Our industry must be kept up to speed on Brexit talks'

We have just taken another step along the long road to Brexit. The 27 EU leaders recently agreed a transition period to the end of 2020. This means that, even though we leave the EU next March, there will be no changes for another 21 months

Abta calls for clarity on Atol after Monarch collapse

The association on Thursday (March 29) said it welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the government’s Airline Insolvency Review

Abta conference to focus on understanding customer data

Gathering, measuring and understanding customer data will be the focus of a one-day Abta conference next month

Abta reaffirms drive to stamp out child abuse and exploitation

The association has refreshed its online "Every child, everywhere" tool and e-learning resources

School Travel Forum makes Abta membership compulsory for members

The STF said the move was designed to “support and protect school travel arrangements”.

Abta urges government to defer Atol changes beyond PTD

The association has said the government’s latest consultation on changes to the Atol scheme have left it little time for members to react

Brexit: Abta urges industry to look ahead to March 2019

More than 150 travel industry business leaders will meet in London on Tuesday (March 20) to discuss Brexit

Abta renews human rights pledge by signing up to Roundtable

The association will work with various partner organisations to develop new guidance for members on human rights and modern slavery issues and approaches

Abta warns members new Atol regulations 'go beyond PTD'

The association has launched a consultation on new draft Atol regulations and standard terms, which it warns go beyond those in the PTD

Call for greater clarity on animal abuse issues

Travel companies need to better communicate to staff and customers how they deal with animal welfare issues

Agents told to report card provider breaches

Abta is urging members to report any evidence of violations by card providers over interchange fees

Abta urges agents to speak up over card payment malpractice

The association says agents are still being hit by poor practice despite new regulations

Abta event to focus on reaching luxury clients

Understanding affluent consumers and how to grow or enhance a luxury travel business will come under the spotlight at a new event from Abta next month

Treasury yet to respond to Abta warning over fee ban

Abta is still awaiting a response from the Treasury after calling for a review of the card surcharging ban