News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
13 Nov 2025 News Inspiring consumers to dream about their next holiday with an ABTA member Mark Tanzer comments on the launch of ABTA's latest 'Travel with confidence' campaign.
11 Nov 2025 Press releases New data from ABTA’s Holiday Habits survey reveals ‘destination’ ranks first as the priority booking driver New findings exclusive for ABTA members, from the association’s Holiday Habits 2025-26 survey, reveal which consumer priorities are driving the booking decision.
10 Nov 2025 Press releases Missing out on money: Half of Brits unaware of holiday VAT opportunity New ABTA research reveals that half (51%) of UK adults don’t know they’re eligible to claim back VAT on purchases made while holidaying in the EU – meaning many could be missing out on valuable savings when heading home.
06 Nov 2025 News Reflections on a successful World Travel Market Mark Tanzer reflects on this year's World Travel Market.
30 Oct 2025 News Understanding and addressing the industry’s skills needs Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's first annual Skills Survey, inviting members to share insights on recruitment challenges and skills gaps across the travel industry.
30 Oct 2025 Press releases ABTA launches Skills Survey to understand members’ workforce needs ABTA is inviting members to take part in its new annual Skills Survey, launched today on Thursday 30 October, to inform ABTA’s ongoing work on the travel industry’s current and future workforce needs.
23 Oct 2025 News October half-term getaway is upon us Mark Tanzer comments on supporting members and their customers this October half-term.
16 Oct 2025 News Usher Travel Service Ltd - Advice for Customers Information for customers booked with Usher Travel Service Ltd
16 Oct 2025 News ABTA offers clarity and reassurance as EES rollout begins Mark Tanzer comments on the launch of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
16 Oct 2025 Press releases Edward Byrne, CEO of Powder Byrne, to join the ABTA Board of Directors Edward Byrne CEO of PB International Travel Limited t/a Powder Byrne will join the ABTA Board of Directors.
10 Oct 2025 Press releases Three in five people travelling to Europe are aware of EES New data from ABTA reveals 61% of people due to travel to Europe over the next 12 months are already aware of the introduction of EU Entry/Exit System.
09 Oct 2025 News Reasons to be Cheerful Mark Tanzer comments on this week's Travel Convention in Calvià, Mallorca.
