News Here you'll find ABTA's press releases, including statements and comments on the latest news and events in travel and tourism.
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.
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.
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 News Five challenges travel must meet head on in 2026 Mark Tanzer comments in TTG on five challenges travel must meet head-on in 2026
08 Jan 2026 News Businesses must take action now to comply with CMA guidance Paula Macfarlane, Senior Solicitor at ABTA, comments in Travel Weekly about the differences in how travel will be regulated in 2026.
08 Jan 2026 News What 2026 means for travel policy and regulation Mark Tanzer reflects on how we’ve been representing members’ interests and what we’ll be focusing on next.
18 Dec 2025 News Supporting peaks and encouraging customers to ‘Travel with confidence’ Mark Tanzer comments on ABTA's 'Travel with confidence' campaign.
