ABTA's Travel Finance Conference is the UK's leading event for travel finance professionals, bringing together CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of Finance and senior finance teams from across the travel sector. Event details Turning uncertainty into opportunity: priorities for travel finance leadersTravel finance leaders are navigating an environment shaped by economic uncertainty, regulatory change, evolving customer demand and accelerating technological development. As finance becomes increasingly central to strategic decision-making, leaders have an opportunity to influence business performance, shape investment priorities, strengthen resilience and help their organisations respond confidently to change.Through expert insight, practical case studies and industry discussion, the Travel Finance Conference will equip delegates with the insight, ideas and connections needed to strengthen their influence and impact within their organisations. Covering topics from market trends and financial protection to AI, commercial performance, business resilience and leadership, the programme will focus on turning uncertainty into opportunity. Designed specifically for CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of Finance and senior finance teams, the conference brings together 45+ expert speakers from across travel, professional services, financial services, regulation and policy to explore the strategic, commercial and regulatory issues shaping the future of travel finance.Join more than 150 delegates from across the travel sector and share experiences, benchmark approaches and build valuable connections with finance leaders, advisers, regulators and industry experts.Further agenda details and speaker announcements will be released over the coming months. Speakers Moderator: Michael Budge, Director of Finance, ABTA Michael joined ABTA in 2025 and leads the organisation’s strategic financial direction. Before joining ABTA, he oversaw the Civil Aviation Authority’s ATOL scheme and served as a Non Executive Director of CAA International. He began his career in professional services, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, before taking on roles in corporate finance and banking. Previous speakers include: Aisha Anwar, Finance Director, On The Beach Maya Beyhum, Finance Director, Byway Travel Richard Buxton, Owner & CFO, Inspire Europe Limited Ross Gillougley, CFO, Newmarket Holidays Michelle Heywood, Finance Director, easyJet Holidays Lisa McAuley, Managing Director, World Travel Holdings Oliver Lee, CFO, FlashPack Chris Walsh, Head of Finance, InteleTravel UK Adam Murray, Chief Financial Officer, Flight Centre Dominic Binefa, CFO, Travelopia Tudor Morgan, VP, Sustainability and Industry Relations, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions Nina Skero, Chief Executive, Centre for Economics and Business Research Koula Achillea, Head of Strategic Finance, Marella Cruises Ingrid Cawood, Chief Financial Officer, Miki Travel Colman Candy, Director, Commercial Counsel, Royal Caribbean Group Colin Parselle, Chief Financial Officer, Hotelplan Ken Campling, Group Finance Director, Hays Travel Roshni Shah, Finance Director, Flight Centre Travel Group Emin Aliev, Head of Finance, UK & Nordics, Club Med Paul Wilkinson, VP Financial Control, Carnival UK Sponsors Venue partner Event partner Benefits Benefits of attendingGain insight into the market, economic and regulatory developments likely to affect travel businessesUnderstand the priorities likely to shape travel finance over the next 12 monthsExplore practical approaches to improving commercial performance, productivity and financial resilienceLearn how organisations are approaching AI, technology adoption and investment decisionsHear directly from industry leaders about the decisions shaping their businessesBenchmark priorities, challenges and approaches against peers from across the travel sectorNetwork with more than 150 senior travel finance professionals, business leaders, advisers and regulatorsPut your questions directly to expert speakers, ABTA staff and professional advisers Who should attend?The event is designed for travel finance leaders and senior decision-makers, including:CEOs and directorsFinance directors and managersFinance, audit and commercial teams. Very well organised, time keeping, structure, clear agenda, good slides, good clear interesting speakers. Teresa Schofield, WTH UK Highly informative and useful. Anthony Moore, Fred Olsen Travel An excellent and informative two days. Well put together and thoroughly enjoyable. Marco Piccolo, Travel for Schools Prices ABTA members/Partners Early bird two day rate – £499 plus VATStandard two day rate – £539 plus VATEarly bird one day rate – £369 plus VATStandard one day rate – £419 plus VAT Earlybird rates will expire on 8 January.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 two day rate – £729 plus VATStandard two day rate – £779 plus VATEarly bird one day rate – £509 plus VATStandard one day rate – £559 plus VAT Earlybird rates will expire on 8 January.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
Very well organised, time keeping, structure, clear agenda, good slides, good clear interesting speakers. Teresa Schofield, WTH UK
An excellent and informative two days. Well put together and thoroughly enjoyable. Marco Piccolo, Travel for Schools
