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The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Travel warned not to waste ‘political profile’ gained during Covid
Speaking during a TTG Agenda 2022 panel session, Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer said it was crucial ground handling was designated a critical strategic role
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Consumers don't want to hear travel's 'he said, she said' excuses
TTG Agenda 2022 panel agree customers fed up with travel industry blame game
Bell said the government "needs to step in now" to protect "viable businesses and jobs across the sector"
'Travel can turn around negative industry perceptions by peaks'
TTG Agenda 2022 panel discusses how travel can get back on track after a bumpy summer in time for next year’s peaks sales window
Tanzer: 'We have been in touch directly with the government to share our dismay with ministerial comments this week'
Abta urges PM candidates to 'ensure prosperous future' for travel
In letters to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, Mark Tanzer outlined a number of areas in which the industry needs support
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Abta: 'Travel must get in early with new leadership'
‘Abta will be seeking to get in early to ensure individuals given responsibility for the policies that matter to travel understand our views,’ writes Abta director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge for TTG
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Three quarters of families to holiday abroad this summer – Abta
It comes as Abta issues advice to families ahead of the school summer holiday period
Petherbridge said he expects the government's additional £5 billion in retail grants to extend to travel agents
Demand for agents’ advice soaring post-Covid – Abta
According to Abta’s findings, people are currently 37% more likely to book with a travel professional now than before the pandemic
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Abta reveals new travel insurance advice video
The new Youtube clip gives customers five tips on what they should consider when taking out travel insurance before they go away this summer
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Abta urges summer travellers to double check Covid rules
According to the association, one of the most important steps is to check the FCDO’s travel advice
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Abta to offer members free sustainability training
Those who take the training before 26 September will be entered into a prize draw
Huw Merriman: ‘I will always have admiration for travel agents’
Travel Day of Action anniversary is marked by Abta and UKinbound
Industry marks one year anniversary of Covid parliament protest
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Abta welcomes UK govt's airport slot amendments
‘Allowing additional flexibility around airport slots will help minimise these late cancellation,’ said Luke Petherbridge, Abta director of public affairs
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Abta Travel Matters postponed ahead of major rail strikes
Former home secretary Amber Rudd had been due to give the seminar’s keynote address
Tanzer: 'We have been in touch directly with the government to share our dismay with ministerial comments this week'
Abta provides written submission to Beis committee
In a letter from chief executive Mark Tanzer, the association highlights the "valuable role – and passion - travel agents have"
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Abta LifeLine appoints Claire Stirrup and Chris North to board
The duo will ‘bring a wealth of industry experiences’ to the charity
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Former home sec Amber Rudd to deliver Abta Travel Matters keynote
Senior airline and tour operating sector chiefs, as well as sustainability leads, among confirmed speakers for event on 22 June
Tanzer: 'We have been in touch directly with the government to share our dismay with ministerial comments this week'
Abta defends agents against Times criticism
Abta replies to Times leader article criticising the industry
Tanzer: 'We have been in touch directly with the government to share our dismay with ministerial comments this week'
Abta chief blasts govt’s ‘deeply frustrating’ comments on travel
‘The lack of recognition – it was only March when all UK travel restrictions were lifted, despite furlough being reduced from July 2021 and removed altogether in September – is particularly disappointing,’ said Mark Tanzer
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Abta's Travel Matters conference to focus on ‘recovery and renewal’
Luke Petherbridge, director of public affairs, said the event will provide a ‘crucial opportunity’ to discuss how travel can ‘navigate the challenging few years ahead’
The firm held the bowling night to help raise mental health awareness in the travel industry
Vertical Systems bowling night raises £350 for Abta LifeLine
The funds will go towards helping travel industry staff in need
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Illness claims to soar as travel recovers, industry warned
"The more people travel, the more illness claims will arise," Travlaw senior partner Matt Gatenby warned Abta’s Travel Law seminar
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Winter season in 'dire situation', says SBIT chief
Charles Owen, managing director of Seasonal Business in Travel, said the removal of freedom of movement and labour was having a ’detrimental impact’ on winter season operations
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Govt's package travel reforms 'to be limited and targeted'
Simultaneous EU review of the Package Travel Directive could, though, see greater ’divergence’ between the UK and EU on package travel, Abta Travel Law delegates told
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Covid-era flexibility has left some exposed, industry warned
Well-publicised late booking trend could owe to more flexible Covid travel policies, Abta Travel Law seminar told