News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
06 Feb 2026 Press releases ABTA launches new accessibility and assisted travel guidance for travellers ABTA has launched new guidance to help travellers consider accessibility and assisted travel needs when planning a holiday, travelling on business or visiting family and friends.
05 Feb 2026 News Collaborating to develop new guidance on accessible travel Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's new Accessible and Assisted Travel Guide and Checklist.
05 Feb 2026 News EU Entry/Exit System (EES) implementation deadline remains 9 April 2026 There have been reports in the media over the past week suggesting the completion of the EES rollout has been postponed until September 2026. These reports are incorrect.
05 Feb 2026 Press releases ABTA writes to the European Commission over EU Entry/Exit System (EES) challenges ABTA – The Travel Association has written to the European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, regarding challenges with the rollout of the new EU Entry/Exit System.
29 Jan 2026 News Supporting members in a changing world Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's staff conference and how we are supporting our members.
29 Jan 2026 Press releases Former Minister, David Rutley, joins the ABTA Board of Directors The ABTA Board of Directors has appointed former Government minister and MP, David Rutley, to the Board with immediate effect.
23 Jan 2026 News Gold Crest Holidays Ltd - advice for customers Important information for customers booked with Gold Crest Holidays.
23 Jan 2026 News Gold Crest Holidays Ltd - advice for members Information for ABTA members about Gold Crest Holidays.
22 Jan 2026 News Understanding the latest regulatory changes Mark Tanzer comments on the latest regulatory changes.
22 Jan 2026 News Sam Saqib of the CMA provides a regulatory reminder for travel agents and tour operators The Competition and Markets Authority has provided the following update for ABTA Members.
15 Jan 2026 News Inspiring customers with ABTA’s Destinations to Watch Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's Destinations to Watch report for 2026.
09 Jan 2026 Press releases ABTA urges greater use of contingency measures by EU border officials as EES rollout expands From today, Friday 9 January, the EU Entry Exit System (EES), which launched in October 2025, will be increasing the number of airports and ports that have the new system in operation, as well as the number of passengers going through the system.
