Registration opens for ABTA’s 2026 Travel Convention in Funchal, Madeira

20% discount on registration fees available until 13 May

Registration for this year’s ABTA Travel Convention has opened, with delegates able to save 20% on registration fees if they register in the next four weeks.

ABTA’s annual Travel Convention is the UK travel industry’s flagship event, designed to connect senior leaders with an opportunity to influence the future of the sector with real, informed, intelligent insights. Industry leaders, and world-class guest speakers from beyond the sector, will offer fresh thinking and sharp perspectives to strengthen strategic decision-making and prepare the industry for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Delegates will gain useful time away from the everyday to connect with their peers and around 25 travel journalists from national, consumer and trade media, in a wide range of business sessions and social settings.

Taking place from 12-14 October in Funchal, Madeira, at the 5-star Savoy Palace Hotel, this year’s event is hosted by Visit Portugal and Visit Madeira and will allow delegates to explore this beautiful archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. It offers Convention delegates a rich history and culture, and a wide range of places and activities to enjoy pre and post event with its subtropical climate, rugged mountains, lush forests and beautiful coastlines.

Funchal is readily accessible, with direct flights available from several airports in London and Manchester to Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, which is about 20 minutes from the venue.

The 2026 Travel Convention is once again supported by Lead Partner easyJet holidays, plus Headline Partner Intrepid Travel.

Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive at ABTA – The Travel Association said:

“Our annual Travel Convention provides the ideal forum for senior travel leaders – in particular, CEOs, MDs and other leaders from ABTA member tour operators, cruise lines and travel agents – to connect and do business, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing our sector.

“This will be the first time we’ve hosted the Convention in Madeira, so we’re really looking forward to exploring the island with delegates and our hosts giving them an unforgettable experience. Portugal and Madeira have been growing in importance as a destination for the UK travel trade.”

To register and find out more details including pricing, visit the official website.
 

Notes to editors

ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 3,500 travel brands in membership who have a combined pre-pandemic annual UK turnover of £41 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.

Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.

All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com