Event details
ABTA’s sell-out training day returns in April.
Attend this training to gain a full understanding of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. It is an essential introduction to, or a refresher on, the regulations that apply to your business.
About the event
Early bird prices will expire on 28 February.
Attend this practical and comprehensive day to ensure that you are fully up to speed on all your business’ obligations under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements regulations.
• What is your business liable for under the PTRs?
• What information must you provide to your customers?
• Does your business meet all of its financial protection obligations?
• How does Brexit affect your sales under the PTRs?
This seminar is aimed at travel industry professionals who require a full understanding of the Package Travel Regulations. Hear the latest advice from ABTA, legal experts and industry peers.
Learn how the Regulations apply to your travel businesses and understand your obligations for protecting your customers.
Sessions
• The legal landscape for UK travel and overview of the 2018 Package Travel Regulations (PTRs)
• Cancellations, refunds and amendments: your obligations to the consumer
• Providing the correct information to customers
• The importance of supplier and agency agreements
• Obligations of an organiser
• Complying with financial protection requirements of the PTRs
• Selling outside of the UK and the implications of Brexit
• Liabilities under the Package Travel Regulations
• The future outlook for PTRs.
Speakers
Moderator: Paula Macfarlane, Senior Solicitor, ABTA
Paula qualified as a solicitor in 2000 at a commercial legal firm and then moved in-house to be an ABTA solicitor, before moving up to senior solicitor. She has over 20 years’ experience in travel law, including package travel, ATOL, consumer law, booking conditions, advertising and websites. She runs ABTA's code of conduct processes and writes the extensive, practical guidance available for Members on compliance with the Code and their legal obligations. In her spare time Paula loves travelling and football and believes that someday soon she'll be able to combine the two and go to a World Cup to support Scotland.
Previous speakers include:
- Lisa Kingman, Head of Financial Protection, ABTA
- Mark Smith, Founder & CEO, Purdy Smith
- Meera Tharmarajah, Solicitor, ABTA
Benefits of attending
• Receive expert guidance on the Package Travel Regulations
• Ensure you are providing the correct information to customers
• Gain insights into the financial protection requirements of the PTRs
• Take part in interactive discussion groups around the key issues
• Listen to industry perspectives on updates to the Package Travel Regulations
• Network with colleagues and learn how your peers are dealing with the challenges
• Stay up to date and gain insights into future PTR issues impacting the travel industry.
Who should attend?
The event is ideal for anyone working in the travel industry including large and SME firms, including:
• Legal Counsel and in-house legal teams
• Risk, finance and commercial teams
• MDs and directors
• Law firms
• Compliance and operations specialists
• Those who have legal, governance or regulatory responsibilities as part of their role.
Event prices
ABTA member/Partners:
Early Bird member rate - £249
Standard member rate - £279
Non-members:
Early Bird non-member rate - £389
Standard non-member rate - £419
Early bird rates will expire on 28 February.
This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate.
Make payment by credit or debit card.
View our booking terms and conditions here.
Discounts
- Book three places and get 50% off the third place.
(This discount will be automatically applied when you book online.) - If you are looking to book for a larger group please contact events@abta.co.uk for a bespoke discount.
*To qualify for the ABTA Member/Partner discount you must have a current ABTA Member/Partner number or your application must be in progress when the event takes place.
Non-Members are welcome to attend. For information about becoming a Member click here.
Sponsorship
For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Sara Dolan on 07766 517 611 or email sdolan@abta.co.uk.