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News Articles

• TOP TIPS FOR THE FUTURE
  01 July 2009
  What does the future have in store for us? Floods, drought, plague, famine, taxation, war? Or is it all business as usual? Since last year’s Travel Convention when the Prince of Wales addressed the Travel Convention with his support for Tourism 2023, ABTA along with industry partners has been thinking deeply about the kind of future the world and our industry will face over the next 15 years.
• The Co-operative Travel Signs Up to Green Initiative
  29 June 2009
  The Co-operative Travel, is the latest travel business to sign up to the Travelife Sustainability System, a sustainable tourism tool which is supported by a growing number of European trade associations, including ABTA’s Federation of Tour Operators.
• Virgin Holidays Signs Up to ATP
  26 June 2009
  Virgin Holidays has launched the Accredited Travel Professional (ATP) Scheme to its staff this week, with 100 employees pre-registering on the scheme which will ensure their qualifications and experience are professionally recognised.
• Scotland Kicks Off School Summer Getaway
  26 June 2009
  The Scottish school holidays begin this weekend, kicking off the peak summer season in the UK.
• ABTA Issues Guidance on Booking with Bed Banks
  25 June 2009
  ABTA has drafted advice for its Members clarifying contractual and financial protection issues when they are booking through accommodation only suppliers, also known as “bed banks”. With increasing numbers of ABTA Members using bed banks rather than selling traditional packages, it is essential that they are aware of who their clients are in contract with and whether the bed bank offers financial protection against its failure.
• ABTA Statement
  17 June 2009
  Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA, today announced to staff proposed structural changes in the organisation. These changes are part of the continuing integration of ABTA and FTO, following last year’s amalgamation, and part of a wider efficiency drive which includes the recent relocation to smaller premises.
• ABTA Introduces New Claims Procedure
  11 June 2009
  From 1 July 2009 ABTA Principals will benefit from a greatly simplified claims procedure when an ABTA retailer fails. Historically ABTA Principals have had to provide proof of payment from their clients to the failed retailer for a claim to be considered.
• ABTA Calls for Wider Financial Protection for Holidaymakers
  11 June 2009
  A Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consultation on increasing the ATOL passenger contribution (APC) levy which gives some consumers financial protection when they travel, has triggered a call for an overhaul of the scheme from ABTA.
• ABTA sends a strong message to the CAA
  11 June 2009
  ABTA has responded to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consultation on increasing the ATOL passenger contribution (APC) levy with a call for an extension to the scope of the ATOL scheme to provide financial protection to more holidaymakers.
• ABTA/FTO Updates Flu Advice
  11 June 2009
  ABTA has updated a letter for Members to distribute to suppliers and customer noticeboards to reflect the changes to the Pandemic Flu alert level so that suppliers and customers are fully informed of the relevant facts.