Travel Regulations Conference

Explore the practical lessons learnt as the world begins to adapt to the realities of living with COVID-19, the UK travel industry and its customers come to grips with the post-EU position, and all businesses face an uncertain economic future. 

ABTA’s practical one-day conference will consider the impact that industry regulations have on your business model. Amidst proposals to changes to the ATOL scheme, Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations, and consumer rights this is the chance to question the experts and raise any issues you are facing and to address common challenges relating to the implementation of travel regulation.

Hear from industry experts and discuss with peers what the future of financial protection could hold for travel businesses. Learn what you can be doing to prepare for possible changes and the practicalities of doing so. 

Understand proposals to reform consumer rights under the PTRs and wider legislation.  

Get practical advice from travel legal experts on topics including risk management, travel company liability, recent case law and what this might all mean for your business in future.  

Hear directly from the regulators as well as getting practical guidance from industry experts. 

• Update on the ATOL reform and guidance on how to prepare, including financial protection outcomes 
• Update on the timeline for the reform to the PTRs
• Learnings surrounding the application of the PTRs during COVID-19 including effect of FCDO and other advice on refunds and compensation
• Practical advice on key topics including chargebacks, supplier risk management and customer information obligations
• Industry panel sessions
• Managing risks around financial protection, increased liabilities and consumer rights

• Get a crucial update and gain clarity on the proposed changes to the Package Travel and ATOL Regulations 
• Receive trusted advice and guidance from industry leaders and legal experts 
• Take part in interactive discussion groups around industry issues 
• Listen to industry perspectives on the regulation reform proposals and the application of the regulations in common customer and supplier scenarios
• Network with colleagues and learn how your peers are dealing with the current challenges
• Stay up to date and gain insight into future legal and regulatory issues impacting the travel industry

Moderator: Simon Bunce, Director of Legal Affairs, ABTA

Speakers to be announced including travel lawyers, financial experts, regulators and travel business representatives. 

• Rachel Jordan, Director of Membership and Financial Protection, ABTA

• Directors, CEOs and senior managers
• Legal and compliance teams 
• Sales teams
• Product teams
• Operations
• Customer relations teams 

ABTA Member/ABTA Partner* rate – £255 plus VAT 
Non-Member rate – £375 plus VAT 

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.

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.

*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.

*Students from Partner educational bodies are eligible for the discount. Please use the ABTA Partner number when registering. 

Non-Members are welcome to attend. For information about becoming a Member click here.

For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Matt Turton on 07766 517 611 or email mturton@abta.co.uk.