Upcoming events and training

ABTA offers a varied and high-quality events programme, designed to keep the travel industry up to date on business-critical issues, with practical guidance and training. Reduced rates are available for ABTA members and Partners, non Members are welcome to attend.

We are pleased to offer a range of event formats, which include training days and seminars and conferences.

For general enquires about events, attending or speaking please email events@abta.co.uk. 

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16 Sep
2025
Training day

Travel VAT Training

ABTA’s popular one-day training course offers practical guidance on VAT in travel and a comprehensive update on all travel VAT changes.
16 Sep
2025
Event

ABTA's Networking Drinks

To say THANK YOU for your continued support, ABTA invites all its members and Partners to a relaxed drinks reception in the evening of 16 September 2025.
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23 Sep
2025
Training day

Complaints Handling Training for Travel

ABTA's popular one-day Complaints Handling Training will give you the tools and techniques to deal with verbal, written and online complaints effectively.
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01 Oct
2025
Training day

Destination Crisis Management & Operational Response in Travel

ABTA’s essential training day will provide practical guidance on preparing for, managing and recovering from a crisis. Attend this comprehensive day to ensure your crisis management plan is ready for the winter season and beyond.
14 Oct
2025
Training day

Selling Travel: Connecting with Customers to Drive Sales

ABTA’s popular sales training returns with a refreshed, focused agenda that goes beyond closing deals. Join
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22 Oct
2025
Training day

Advanced Digital Marketing for Travel

As the digital marketing landscape continues to evolve make sure you're up to date on the latest trends, tools and strategies at this practical one-day training.
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10 Nov
2025
Conference

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Travel Industry

ABTA’s Mergers and Acquisitions in the Travel Industry conference returns in November 2025 and will provide valuable updates and insight into the current M&A landscape.
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18 Nov
2025
Training day

An Essential Guide to the Package Travel Regulations

Attend this training to gain a full understanding of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
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26 Nov
2025
Conference

Travel Trends

ABTA’s popular annual Travel Trends conference returns in November 2025. Attend to get insights on the latest travel trends, popular destinations, customer sentiment and more.
09 Dec
2025
Training day

Consumer Law in the Marketing & Selling of Holidays

Get up to date on new consumer protection legislation surrounding the marketing and selling of holidays including the recent Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (the DMCC), ASA’s advertising codes and the CMA’s Green Claims Code.
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10 Dec
2025
Training day

Advanced Social Media Training for Travel – Manchester

ABTA’s advanced level social media training has been designed for those working in travel who already have a good understanding of social media platforms and want to enhance their social media strategy.
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20 Jan
2026
Seminar

Communicating Sustainability

ABTA’s Communicating Sustainability seminar will explore how to share your organisation's environmental and social progress authentically, avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing and more.