Save the date! ABTA’s Travel Matters Conference returns. Join over 200 senior travel and tourism industry to hear thought-leading commentary on current affairs and the issues affecting travel. The annual event brings together an audience of CEOs and executive directors, political figures, government stakeholders and national and travel trade media representatives.Speakers will address the current state of the global economy along with what support the industry needs from government. Previous speakers include: Tim Aderslade, Airlines UKJames Bland, Commercial Director for Travel, Hospitality & Leisure, IpsosSir Chris Bryant, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and TourismJoss Croft, CEO, UK InboundLord Darroch, former British Ambassador to the US and former British Representative to the EUDebo De, Chief Economist, DeloitteDave Goodger, Managing Director EMEA, Tourism EconomicsDame Irene Hays, Chair & Owner, Hays TravelMike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and SecurityHazel McGuire, General Manager UK & Ireland, IntrepidShaun Morton, CEO, On the BeachKate Nicholls, Chair, UK HospitalityLuke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs, ABTAChristine Quigley, Vice President, Crestview StrategyUku Sarekanno, Deputy Executive Director, FrontexSonia Sodha, Chief Leader Writer & Columnist, The ObserverNathan Stower, Head of Public Policy UK & Ireland, TUIMark Tanzer, CEO, ABTA Prices Tickets are available to purchase for ABTA members/Partners and non-members.ABTA member/ABTA Partner rate* – £150 plus VAT Non-member rate – £279 plus VAT*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 ABTA Conferences and Events. For information about becoming a member click here.View our booking terms and conditions here.