News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
11 Mar 2026 News Supporting you in Europe, the Middle East and further afield Mark Tanzer comments on how we're supporting members during the Middle East conflict, and with the European Travel Information Authorisation (ETIAS) ahead of its planned launch later this year.
05 Mar 2026 Press releases Three ABTA leaders recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026 ABTA’s Claire Biddle, Commercial Director, along with Shelly Beresford and Laura Stephen who job share as Head of Brand and Marketing have been included in the 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist, which celebrates inspirational women in trade associations.
05 Mar 2026 News Supporting members through a constantly changing situation Mark Tanzer comments on initiating ABTA's crisis response team to support members during the evolving situation in the Middle East.
03 Mar 2026 Press releases ABTA launches dedicated Member Zone hub for Middle East support ABTA has created a dedicated section within the ABTA Member Zone to help members who are dealing with the fast-moving situation in the Middle East.
03 Mar 2026 News Advice on Middle East travel disruption Information for customers affected by flight delays and cancellations.
02 Mar 2026 Press releases ABTA provides Middle East crisis support to members ABTA initiated its crisis response team over the weekend to support members in responding to the conflict in the Middle East.
02 Mar 2026 Press releases ABTA launches new ‘Be part of travel’ toolkit for members to inspire students this National Careers Week Marking National Careers Week 2nd to 9th March, ABTA has launched a new multi-media presentation toolkit to help its members inspire people to consider careers in the travel industry.
26 Feb 2026 News Ask the Expert: Has the CMA provided any visual examples of how to display prices now that fees payable in destination must be included? Paula Macfarlane, Senior Solicitor at ABTA, gives more help on the CMA pricing guidance, including a visual example of how to display prices now that fees payable in destination must be included.
26 Feb 2026 Press releases ABTA LifeLine welcomes three new trustees to its Board Following a rigorous recruitment process to appoint new Trustees to the ABTA LifeLine Board, the charity is delighted to welcome three senior figures from across the travel industry.
26 Feb 2026 News It’s as important as ever to alert your customers to FCDO guidance Mark Tanzer comments on the importance of making sure your customers know to look out for and monitor Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance for the destination they’re visiting.
24 Feb 2026 Press releases ABTA responds to Government consultation on a proposed overnight visitor levy in England ABTA has added its voice to growing opposition to a tourism levy in England, outlining opposition to the proposals to give local Mayors new powers to introduce overnight fees in a response to the Government’s consultation, which closed last week.
19 Feb 2026 News Encouraging customers to ‘Travel with confidence’ Mark Tanzer provides an update on ABTA's ‘Travel with confidence’ campaign.
