The MSC Group has committed to reaching net zero emissions in its fleet within the next three decades MSC has pledged to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions in its cruise marine operation by 2050. The…
More speakers revealed for Travel Convention
New Speakers include Manuel Butler and Julia Simpson ABTA has unveiled the latest line-up of "esteemed" expert speakers for this year’s hybrid Travel Convention on Wednesday October 13. Newly confirmed speakers include Manuel Butler, director…
Agency Trade Associations unite for stance on pandemic…
ABTA joined the Agency Trade Associations to speak in one voice for the travel industry on the recovery from the global pandemic Representing the travel industry on a global scale, the associations called on government…
ABTA: PCR tests should be scrapped
New data shows devastating impact of travel requirements on travel industry ABTA is urging the government to overhaul its traffic light system and end the use of PCR testing following a “dire summer season”. The…
ABTA unveils new scheme for faster and simplified…
New scheme will be replace the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) ABTA has announced a new scheme that will work faster, more accurately and securely for money transferred between travel agents and tour operators Set to…
Support package needed as furlough costs rise
As furlough costs increased from August 1 and with overseas travel subject to continuing restrictions, the travel sector is urging the Chancellor and Business Secretary to provide financial support for the industry The Save Future…
Rise in demand for travel advice
Holidaymakers more likely to seek expert travel advice in the wake of the pandemic The latest research by ABTA reveals that there’s ongoing trust from the public in travel professionals providing holiday packages and of…
Industry responds to the Tourism Recovery Plan
The industry have issued a response to the ‘disappointing’ Tourism Recovery Plan in a letter to Oliver Dowden MP ABTA and the Save Future Travel Coalition have written to the Secretary of State for Digital,…
ABTA plea for government support
Mark Tanzer appeals to MPs to help travel sector with financial support measures ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer has urged ministers to help the travel sector or risk “losing a generation of travel companies”. The…