News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
13 Aug 2026 News Supporting ABTA members to make the most of apprenticeships Mark Tanzer comments on how ABTA and AS Training will deliver a programme of webinars and online drop-in sessions for members. These sessions will provide practical guidance on apprenticeships, funding opportunities and the support available to employers.
11 Aug 2026 Press releases ABTA shares advice for young travellers taking their first trip without parents August is the busiest holiday month for 18-24-year-olds travelling abroad, new ABTA research shows.
06 Aug 2026 News ABTA Elections 2026 Nominations are now open for election to the Board of Directors and the Council of Regions, to take effect from the AGM on 24 September 2026. The deadline for nominations is 17:00 on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
06 Aug 2026 News Helping our members navigate AI with confidence Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's new AI support hub to help members decipher information and find relevant support that can help you explore AI opportunities with confidence.
30 Jul 2026 News Ski Yodl Ltd – advice for customers Information for customers booked with former ABTA member, Ski Yodl Ltd
30 Jul 2026 News Supporting more people through ABTA LifeLine Mark Tanzer comments on the work of ABTA LifeLine and how members can help support the charity.
28 Jul 2026 Press releases Future Travel Coalition welcomes new PM Andy Burnham and sets out industry asks The Future Travel Coalition (FTC) has written to the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to welcome him and his new Cabinet to their roles and promote the huge economic and employment footprint of the UK travel industry.
23 Jul 2026 News ABTA focused on delivery as new government comes to power Luke Petherbridge, ABTA's Director of Public Affairs, outlines ABTA's immediate priorities following the arrival of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister and issues a timely reminder to those in Westminster that the sector remains a key economic driver.
23 Jul 2026 News As a new PM and ministerial teams come in, we continue to represent our members Mark Tanzer comments on how we continue to represent ABTA members with government.
23 Jul 2026 Press releases ABTA launches new ‘Accessible and assisted travel guide’ for members Members are encouraged to follow guidance to improve standards and unlock commercial opportunity.
23 Jul 2026 Press releases 2.2 million expected to head off overseas for the ‘Great School Summer Getaway’ ABTA estimates that 2.2 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for their summer holidays this weekend (24-27 July), which is the first weekend this year to see all schools in the UK on their summer break.
20 Jul 2026 Press releases ABTA discussions with MPs and Lords top 250 for the Parliamentary year ABTA has set out how it plans to support members in discussions with MPs between now and September, as it confirmed that discussions have been held with over 250 Parliamentarians in the past 12 months.
