Event details ABTA’s Mergers and Acquisitions in the Travel Industry conference returns in November, providing essential insights into M&A activity across the travel sector and practical guidance for travel businesses considering growth, investment, acquisition or exit strategies.Designed specifically for the travel industry, this conference will help you understand the key considerations involved in buying, selling, merging with or investing in a travel business.Strategic buyers and investors continue to look for businesses with resilient growth, strong customer propositions and scalable technology platforms. With an increasing emphasis on AI, automation and connected digital infrastructure, travel businesses that can demonstrate operational efficiency and future growth potential are well positioned to attract investment and acquisition interest. The travel sector presents unique opportunities and challenges, with regulatory approvals, financial protection requirements and industry-specific due diligence considerations often playing a key role in transactions. This makes understanding the process and preparing early especially important. From understanding what drives business value and choosing the right transaction route and advisors through to navigating due diligence, regulation and post-deal integration, this conference will help you become transaction-ready and better prepared for future opportunities.Hear from leading corporate finance, legal, tax and travel industry specialists on market trends, current deal activity and the practical steps required to achieve a successful transaction. You'll also hear first-hand experiences from travel businesses that have bought, sold or secured investment, providing valuable insight into the realities of the deal process.Don’t miss the networking drinks reception, which provides an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and corporate finance experts, discuss the issues raised during the day and continue the conversation beyond the conference sessions. Sessions Update on M&A trends and activity across the travel sectorPreparing for investment, acquisition or exitChoosing the right deal structure and buyerValuing your business and maximising its attractiveness to buyersLegal, tax and regulatory considerationsDue diligence and managing transaction riskTravel business case studies: lessons from buying, selling and investingPost-deal integration and delivering long-term value. Speakers Moderator: Matt Goodbourn, Director, Mergers & Acquisitions | Corporate Finance, Grant Thornton Matt is Director within Grant Thornton’s mergers and acquisitions team, based out of the firm’s London office. He supports business owners and shareholders both in the UK and abroad across the transaction space, through sell-side or buy-side M&A and raising finance. Matt has a particular focus on the travel, tourism and leisure sector, delivering Grant Thornton’s tailored M&A offering. More widely, he has further experience across the human capital, skills and training sectorsPrior to his life in M&A, Matt worked in commercial due diligence and insolvency and asset recovery. He is a member of the ICAEW. Sponsors Venue partner Benefits Benefits of attending Understand current M&A activity and market trendsLearn how to prepare for a sale, acquisition or investmentExplore different ownership and investment modelsDiscover what drives business valueGain practical insight from those who have been through the processImprove your understanding of key legal, tax and regulatory issuesBuild valuable industry connections Who should attend? The event is ideal for large and small companies within the travel industry, including the following: CEOs, managing directors and ownersFinance directors and managers Finance and commercial teams Advisors and those working on M&A transactions Excellent event. Good speakers. To the point. James Mannings, Top Villas Prices ABTA members & Partners Early bird rate – £299Standard rate – £339Early bird rates will expire on 25 September.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.*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. Register now Non-member Early bird rate – £469 Standard rate – £499Early bird rates will expire on 25 September.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. Register now 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. Register now
