News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
15 Apr 2026 Press releases Registration opens for ABTA’s 2026 Travel Convention in Funchal, Madeira Registration for this year’s ABTA Travel Convention has opened, with delegates able to save 20% on registration fees if they register in the next four weeks.
09 Apr 2026 News Borders, war and regulation – three big challenges we’re helping members with this spring So far in 2026 world events, the geopolitical climate, and EU or UK policy and regulation changes mean it’s been an ever changing travel landscape, where ABTA has been at the forefront of supporting members.
07 Apr 2026 Press releases New findings reinforce that ABTA boosts members’ businesses more than ever 89% of people say they are more likely to book with an ABTA member than a company that is not and 54% say they are willing to pay more for a holiday booked through an ABTA member, according to new, independent research.
02 Apr 2026 News Trek will support your industry colleagues in need Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA LifeLine Director Trudie Clements taking on a major challenge as part of the G Trek for Good.
02 Apr 2026 Press releases Easter set to be as busy as ever for travel ABTA – The Travel Association estimates over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend of 3 – 6 April, with Good Friday and Easter Sunday the busiest days for travel.
02 Apr 2026 Press releases ABTA travel agents invited to join government virtual workshop on accessibility ABTA is helping to facilitate a virtual workshop between travel agents and the Aviation Accessibility Implementation Group to look at making flying a better experience for disabled passengers and is encouraging agents to sign up.
01 Apr 2026 News Government must recognise the barriers facing travel ABTA's Luke Petherbridge calls for a collaborative approach to ensure travel businesses can continue to prosper.
26 Mar 2026 News New findings reinforce that being an ABTA member boosts your business more than ever Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's latest results about the ABTA brand.
25 Mar 2026 News Advice on Middle East travel disruption Information for customers affected by flight delays and cancellations.
25 Mar 2026 News Ask the Expert: Protect yourself from fraud Steve Abrahamson, Head of Risk Management at ABTA, comments on the dangers of travel-related fraud and the steps you can take to help avoid it.
18 Mar 2026 News Reassurance in an ever-changing industry Mark Tanzer comments on how having access to expert legal support in an ever-changing, fast paced industry is not only reassuring, but essential.
16 Mar 2026 News Five ways ABTA membership has helped us to save costs Lisa Henning, CEO, Inspire Europe, discusses ways in which being an ABTA member has helped her business save costs.