Chris Grayling has written to Aito chairman Derek Moore after a Sunday Times article claimed the government’s no-deal contingency plans included advising holidaymakers ‘not to book holidays after March’
Speaking at the Aito overseas conference, Abta’s John de Vial said homeworking and franchise models were growing rapidly in the UK, mirroring trends in other countries
Marine biologist and broadcaster Monty Halls told delegates at the Aito overseas conference travel businesses have a duty to safeguard the environments they trade off
Delegates at the Aito overseas conference got a crash course in addressing issues around millennial customers and staff - and how they and their children will shape the future of the travel industry
Haitham Mattar, chief executive of the Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, detailed some of the developments ongoing in RAK to grow its tourism offering
The association has signed up eight new tour operators, including AMA Waterways, Exsus Travel and Latin Routes, two new affiliate members and two new specialist agents
The DfT says it will continue to pursue travel operators for cash, despite senior industry figures reporting little - if any - efforts by government since last October
Industry figures have said the Prime Minister’s Chequers summit have failed to adequately address, or provide details or reassurance on, issues such as posted workers rights
Operators must “lead the way” on delivering human-driven experiential travel if they hope to compete against sector disruptors such as Airbnb, delegates heard
“Rogue trader” destination management companies (DMCs) are putting holidaymakers at risk, with agents who work with them liable for their actions, a senior Aito figure has warned
