Reports and publications

ABTA’s latest report on the importance of UK travel demonstrates the vibrancy, resilience and fundamental strength of our industry.

ABTA has launched its ‘Manifesto for Travel and Tourism’ – setting out the industry’s policy priorities for the next government ahead of a future general election.

ABTA and Seasonal Businesses in Travel (SBiT) have published a report on the negative impact of BREXIT on UK travel businesses hiring UK nationals to work in the EU and support the delivery of holidays to UK travellers.

ABTA and UKinbound have come together to publish a report outlining the significant role that international travel plays in powering the UK economy.

How to lead the way to sustainable tourism and travel.

A roadmap for rebuilding travel and tourism

Read ABTA's report on the value of outbound tourism.

Read ABTA's latest report on how travel and tourism can attract the talent needed to sustain success.

A manifesto to deliver a sustainable future for UK travel and tourism.

Download our latest report which looks at the contribution the UK travel industry makes to the economy and UK jobs.

Read ABTA's report on the priorities for the Brexit negotiations.

This report’s aim is to provide travel businesses and the travel consumer with facts and assessments to help inform the discussion of what a vote to leave the EU might mean for UK travel.

Investing for the future, enabling competitiveness, building confidence in travel.

The UK’s tourism and aviation industries are economic success stories. This report is an exploration of the interconnectivity of these industries, and an analysis of how flights to, from, and within the UK underpin the success of one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant industries.

Tourism in the UK is a vital source of economic activity, contributing to GDP and supporting jobs across the UK’s regions and nations through a mix of inbound, outbound and domestic tourism. In seeking to understand more closely the scale and structure of employment within the UK’s travel and tourism industry, the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) was commissioned by ABTA to undertake a detailed study of employment associated with tourism activity.

Every part of the traveller’s journey – from booking through to support when on holiday – is affected by the UK’s membership of the EU. Getting a good deal from the Brexit negotiations will be vital for the millions of people who travel between the UK and the EU each year.

Pre-notification guidance for supporting passengers with a disability or reduced mobility has been produced to support all involved when serving disabled passengers and persons with reduced mobility in providing a comprehensive service to your customers, and encouraging them to identify any specific assistance needs when making a booking.