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Autumn statement a ‘pivotal point’ in travel’s recovery, says Abta
Abta and UKinbound set out a five-point plan on how the government can support the industry
Cost of living among themes set to be explored in Abta's Travel Trends conference
The full-day event will be held in London on 17 November and will focus on marketing strategies to support the continued resurgence of the travel industry.
‘Sustainability goes hand in hand with consumer confidence in travel’
More than 60% of travellers agree every travel industry stakeholder needs to tackle its carbon impact, not just transport providers – Abta’s Carol Rose tells TTG how businesses can make a start
High street agency closes after 35 years following 45% rent hike
Oundle Travel closed its doors for good earlier this week after it was hit by ‘unacceptable’ rent increases
Travel's £80bn contribution to UK economy laid bare in new report
New research from Abta and UKinbound highlights travel’s contribution to employment and the economy
Abta to explore consumer insight in latest Travel Trends event
The full-day event will be held in London on 17 November and will feature a range of speakers focusing on marketing strategies to support the continued resurgence of the travel industry
Abta urges new chancellor to extend business rates support
The association has written to Jeremy Hunt ahead of the fiscal statement on 31 October
Abta urges travel to complete govt survey on energy support review
The association has encouraged members and the wider industry to complete the survey as part of the govt’s review on energy bill support
Abta reveals location for 2023 Travel Convention
Bodrum has been revealed as the destination for Abta’s 2023 Travel Convention
Travel 'may find Number 10's door increasingly closed'
Addressing the Abta Convention, journalist Lewis Goodall said sectors like travel would find it increasingly hard in the coming months to make their voice heard to government
'Tories have no chance at next election...' admits ex-Tory MP
’British politics has collapsed like an unstable souffle,’ former Conservative MP and international trade secretary told delegates in Marrakesh, blasting Liz Truss’s ’populist’ agenda
Rory Stewart: 'Travel can transform people's lives in poorer countries'
Former Conservative MP and one-time international development secretary tells Abta Convention countries like Morocco could be at the forefront of a new golden age of travel
Bright future ahead for travel despite Covid holding back recovery
One in four consumers are still hesitant about booking international travel for fear of catching Covid, according to new research unveiled by PwC at the Travel Convention in Morocco
Tanzer: 'Travel can look ahead with renewed confidence and ambition'
Abta chief fires warning shots at chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg in Abta Convention opening address
Faith in agents on the rise as travel emerges from the pandemic
Abta’s 2022 Holiday Habits report found 36% of people have so far booked with an agent this year, compared with 34% in 2019
Abta urges travel to support campaign against orphanage tourism
The association is encouraging its members to support the campaign through social media on Anti-Slavery Day
Abta LifeLine to launch £2 per employee support appeal
The charity has seen an increased number of people seeking support and advice as the cost-of-living crisis in the UK bites
Outbound travel could grow by 15% over next five years – Abta
Association says ’with the right tax and policy framework’, the industry could grow by 15% by 2027 compared with pre-pandemic levels
Ambassador joins Abta and updates financial protection arrangements
Chief executive officer, Christian Verhounig, said: ’At the heart of the Ambassador Cruise Line proposition is one objective, to prioritise the guest’
Just six months’ energy bills support ‘disappointing’ – Abta
Chief Mark Tanzer says travel businesses should be in pole position for extended support as they head into low season while carrying debts from the Covid crisis
Winter is coming – so welcome to the calm before the storm
The cost of living crisis hasn’t fully hit home for travel yet, but the industry is bracing itself for a shock when soaring fuel bills start to kick in
Abta: ‘Now it's time for action from new PM Truss’
“As it stands, members have no protection from rising bills,” Abta boss Mark Tanzer has warned the new PM
Abta offers members new assets to support recruitment efforts
The new measures are designed to help agents attract and retain employees
Abta-led Future Travel Coalition to discuss cost of living crisis next week
Chief executive Mark Tanzer said the crisis, particularly soaring energy bills, would be ‘top of the in-tray’ for the UK’s new prime minister on Tuesday