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News Articles

• ABTA Encourages Members to Advise Customers on New Security Developments
  02 February 2010
  Only small proportion of airline passengers will be affected by new scanners in immediate future, but ABTA will help members to inform customers of any new developments, so passengers know what to expect at airports.
• Spanish Hoteliers Honour ABTA and its Members
  02 February 2010
  ABTA Chairman John McEwan was honoured to receive the Benidorm and Costa Blanca Hotel Association’s [HOSBEC] Golden Decoration
• Travel Agents have a Bright Future
  26 January 2010
  A panel of industry experts last night concluded that there is considerable scope in the marketplace for innovative and savvy travel agents.
• Ian Ailles Joins ABTA Board
  25 January 2010
  Ian Ailles chairs the Federation of Tour Operators and served in a number of very senior roles at Thomas Cook over a period of nine years.
• Legislation for the 21st Century – ABTA’s Response to The Package Travel Directive Review
  21 January 2010
  ABTA is advocating a very radical overhaul of consumer protection in the travel industry.
• SUNVIL'S STAFF SIGN UP TO ATP
  20 January 2010
  Sunvil is the latest ABTA Member to take up corporate membership of the Accredited Travel Professional scheme (ATP). The continuous professional development scheme, which has become the travel industry standard, will be offered to all of Sunvil’s employees.
• Conference on Tourism, Local Development and Poverty Reduction held in London by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism
  18 January 2010
  The first conference concentrated on tourism’s role in combating poverty and helping develop economic benefits for those that most need it.
• GOING TO THE STATES? FILL IN THE FORM!
  15 January 2010
  Passengers who are flying to the States, or transiting through the USA from 20 January will not be allowed onto their flight if they have not completed their US Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (or ESTA), and received validation to travel, ABTA advised today.
• Jubilee Bank Holiday to Give Getaway Boost
  06 January 2010
  The Jubilee Bank Holiday will give the nation an extra opportunity to getaway - and perhaps follow in the Queen's footsteps...
• ABTA Annual Report Moves into the Digital Age
  22 December 2009
  The ABTA Annual Report for the financial year 2008-2009 is now available online with its own dedicated microsite.