News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
19 Dec 2020 News Consumer information following tier 4 announcements Advice for consumers following Government announcement on the introduction of tier 4 restrictions.
17 Dec 2020 News Additional guidance around FCDO advice and refunds The following has been added to the Guidance to the Code of Conduct in section 3 on significant changes between booking and travel.
17 Dec 2020 News Video message from Mark Tanzer Log into the Member Zone for a video message from Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive, ABTA
14 Dec 2020 Press releases Travel professionals’ expertise celebrated in ABTA’s new Travel with Confidence campaign ABTA ranked as the most trusted travel organisation.
10 Dec 2020 Press releases Government must provide tailored support for travel industry as ONS figures show it is the sector worst hit by the pandemic ABTA responds to latest ONS figures on impact of coronavirus to UK economy
10 Dec 2020 News As Brexit decisions loom, we need greater certainty on travel to EU Read Mark Tanzer's comments.
10 Dec 2020 Press releases ABTA statement in response to media suggestions that there will be restrictions on travel to the EU Read our statement.
09 Dec 2020 News Alpine Elements Ltd ceases trading – advice for customers Information for customers booked with Alpine Elements Ltd.
09 Dec 2020 Press releases Airlines and travel associations demand review of foreign travel advice approach, to give the sector its own much needed "shot in the arm" this winter UK airlines, travel agents and operators have today called on the Government to urgently revise its approach to foreign travel advice.
04 Dec 2020 Press releases ABTA and the SPAA urge Members to apply for grants after eligibility clarification from the Scottish Government ABTA highlights inconsistencies in grant funding to UK Government.
04 Dec 2020 Press releases ABTA reveals the two types of traveller emerging for 2021, among its six trends for travel ABTA – The Travel Association has revealed six key trends that are shaping people’s travel plans for 2021.
03 Dec 2020 Press releases ABTA continues its lobbying on chargebacks by sharing Member evidence with Small Business Minister ABTA is continuing to act on the issue of unfair credit and debit card chargebacks on behalf of Members, lobbying on this matter and providing guidance.