Travel Finance Conference

Early bird prices will expire on 31 January 2025. 

As the industry sees a return to normal booking patterns, an increase in M&A activity, upcoming regulatory changes and an emphasis on the importance of Environmental, Social & Governance reporting, this event provides the opportunity to take stock and ensure you are fully up to date.

Hear 45+ expert speakers provide insights and guidance on the trends shaping today’s finance function.  Two days of keynote presentations, panel discussion and industry case studies giving practical tips to help you better manage cash flow, financial risk, changes in accounting and tax, financial protection and regulation.

In a highly competitive labour market, discover how best to deal with the current challenges of recruitment and retention and get tips on creating a diverse and inclusive team.

With the expanding use of AI enabling finance to automate more complex responsibilities, CFOs and other finance leaders will need to actively and continuously manage the consequences of automation.  Discover how you can embrace advances, minimise risk of errors and add value to your organisation.

Meet with Finance Directors, CFOs and finance experts from across the travel industry during the breaks and at the networking drinks reception.

More details about the event, speakers and the agenda will be released shortly.

Moderator: Felicity Jefferis-Boyd, Director of Finance, ABTA Felicity joined ABTA in July 2023 as Director of Finance, looking after all the financial aspects of ABTA and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Felicity’s team provide all the in house finance services to the organisation and support other ABTA teams to provide excellent service to all stakeholders. Felicity is a Chartered Accountant and was previously in finance leadership positions in not-for-profit organisations in the Education and Social Care sectors.

Further speakers to be announced.

Speakers at last year’s event included:

• Moderators: Felecity Jefferis-Boyd, Director of Finance, ABTA and Martin Alcock, Director, Travel Trade Consultancy
• Simon Atkinson, Head of Travel, Barclays
• Craig Belsham, Assistant Director, Partnerships & International Consumer Team, Department for Business and Trade
• Michael Budge, Head of ATOL, Civil Aviation Authority
• Ken Campling, Group Finance Director, Hays Travel 
• Michelle Heywood, Finance Director, easyJet holidays
• Colin Parsell, Chief Financial Officer, Hotelplan
• Yael Selfin, Chief Economist, KPMG
• Roshni Shah, Finance Director, Flight Centre Travel Group

• Gain in-depth insight on all the key travel finance issues facing companies today, including the latest accounting and tax issues
• Get an update on the current economic climate, including the pace of economic recovery and consumer spending
• Hear first-hand experience from industry leaders and finance directors from large and small businesses
• Hear the latest thinking and best practice in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting
• Understand how you can better manage your foreign exchange risk to protect your bottom line
• Hear an update on developments in fintech and payments 
• Have the chance to bring your questions to ABTA, industry speakers and finance regulatory experts.

The event is ideal for senior leaders and financial professionals from large and small companies within the travel industry, including the following:

• CEOs and directors
• Finance directors and managers
• Finance, audit and commercial teams.

ABTA member/ABTA Partner rates*

Early bird two day rate – £429 plus VAT
Standard two day rate – £479 plus VAT 

Early bird one day rate – £309 plus VAT
Standard one day rate – £359 plus VAT 

Non-member rates

Early bird two day rate – £659 plus VAT
Standard two day rate – £709 plus VAT 

Early bird one day rate – £449 plus VAT
Standard one day rate – £499 plus VAT 

Early bird prices will expire on 31 January 2025. 

This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, networking drinks on day one, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate.

You may attend one day and nominate a colleague to attend the other day. Please register your place for both days then email events@abta.co.uk with the name and job title of your colleague, and which day they would like to attend.

View our booking terms and conditions here.


Group bookings:
If you are interested in sending a group, please contact events@abta.co.uk for a bespoke cost.

_{*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.}

For information on how to promote your company at this event, please contact Sara Dolan on 07766 517 611 or email sdolan@abta.co.uk.