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One in four holidaymakers put themselves at risk by travelling abroad without insurance

A quarter of people who went on a holiday abroad in the past 12 months did so without travel insurance, according to new figures released by ABTA – The Travel Association.
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Lobbying success in UK-EU summit deal

Mark Tanzer comments on this week's UK-EU Summit.
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ABTA responds to UK-EU summit

ABTA has responded to the agreement reached between the UK and EU today, including on youth experience arrangements and steps to make travel easier.
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Royal recognition for ABTA’s Vicki Wolf

Vicki Wolf, Head of Education and Career Development at ABTA, was invited to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace yesterday (14 May 2025), given by His Majesty the King, in recognition of people who have made an outstanding contribution in the field of education and skills.
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Helping government understand travel and the impact of COVID

This week, we represented members at the government’s COVID inquiry. Read more in Mark Tanzer's blog.
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Chris Bryant to give keynote address at ABTA’s Travel Matters conference

Tourism Minister, Sir Chris Bryant MP, will be giving the keynote speech at ABTA’s Travel Matters conference in central London on Wednesday 11 June.
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‘The Time Is Now’ to tap into the late bookings market

Mark Tanzer comments on our latest 'Travel with confidence' campaign.
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Travel bosses urge Government to secure UK-EU youth mobility scheme

Over 60 travel industry leaders have written to Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for the Cabinet Office.
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Have your say with our member survey

Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's annual member survey.
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Seeking your views on the Package Travel Regulations

Mark Tanzer comments on the Package Travel Regulations.
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The Easter Getaway shows holidays as popular as ever

Mark Tanzer comments on this year's Easter Getaway.
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The Great Easter Bank Holiday Getaway 2025

ABTA estimates 2.2 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend of 18-21 April, with Good Friday the busiest day for travel.