Event details ABTA's Travel Finance Conference is the leading event for travel finance professionals.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 government to explore the issues that matter most to today's finance function. Across two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions and travel industry case studies, delegates will gain practical insight into the economic and trading environment, financial regulation, accounting and tax developments, data and technology innovation, payments, investment and M&A activity. The programme will also explore the strategic role finance leaders play in supporting growth, managing risk and improving business resilience in a rapidly changing operating environment. As travel businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving consumer expectations, geopolitical disruption and increasing regulatory scrutiny, finance leaders are under growing pressure to balance commercial performance with effective governance and long-term planning. ABTA’s Travel Finance Conference provides practical guidance to support better decision-making and deliver future business success.Join more than 150 delegates from across the travel sector and connect with finance leaders, advisers, regulators and industry experts throughout the event. Further details on the agenda and speakers will be announced soon. 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 Benefits Benefits of attendingGain practical insight into the key financial, commercial and regulatory issues affecting travel businesses today Hear the latest analysis of the economic outlook, consumer demand and market trends influencing the sector Stay up to date with developments in accounting, tax, and financial protection Understand how finance teams are using data, automation and emerging technologies to improve performance and decision-making Learn about current investment, funding and M&A activity Hear from 45+ expert speakers sharing practical insight and real-world travel business experience Network with 150+ senior travel finance professionals, business leaders, advisers and regulators Put your questions directly to expert speakers, ABTA specialists and professional advisers. Who should attend?The event is ideal for large and small companies within the travel industry, including the following: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
