Mark Tanzer
Economic growth is there for the taking – if outbound travel industry is supported by Govt: ABTA
Data highlights regional dependence on outbound passengers to support air routes for overseas inbound visitors.
One in four holidaymakers put themselves at risk by travelling abroad without insurance: ABTA
A quarter of people who went on a holiday abroad in the past 12 months did so without travel insurance,
Agreements around egates and pet passports will make it easier for travellers: Mark Tanzer
ABTA – the Travel Association has responded to the agreement reached between the UK and EU. Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of
Millions head abroad for The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway: ABTA
Millions of people will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 20 December to 2 January reveals ABTA – The Travel Association.
Govt must keep a close eye on the overall cost of travel: ABTA
The Office for Budgetary Responsibility notes that APD is amongst the fastest growing of all taxes in the UK. The government must keep a close eye on the overall cost of travel to ensure that hard-earned holidays remain within reach
Free workshops for members on biodiversity and travel from ABTA
Biodiversity, which encapsulates all living things including plants, animals, organisms and the different habitats they live in, is intrinsically linked to travel and tourism.
ABTA’s 2025 Travel Convention to be held in Calvià, Mallorca
The Travel Association has announced that Calvià, Mallorca will be the destination for next year’s Travel Convention, which will take place from 6-8 October 2025.
Policy changes should be delivered so as to protect the vast benefits of tourism: Tanzer
Following the General Election in the UK, Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA – The Travel Association gave the following statement, he said: “We look forward to working with the new Government on the priorities for the travel industry and our members.
Travel and tourism can grow faster than the rest of the economy: Tanzer
ABTA’s research shows that travel and tourism can grow faster than the rest of the economy over the next few years but only with the right policy framework.
EU officials to address ABTA members in exclusive webinar about EES and ETIAS
ABTA is bringing together experts and officials from the EU to deliver a video webinar exclusively for ABTA members on the introduction of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
Millions of Brits head abroad for “The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway”
ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that millions of passengers will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 22 December to 2 January.
Over two million expected to head off overseas for the ‘Great Summer Getaway’
ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays the weekend (21-24 July), which for the majority of schools in England and Wales marks the start of the summer break, with 22 July expected to be the busiest day of the weekend.
Travel industry calls for improved UK-EU employee mobility arrangements
ABTA and Seasonal Businesses in Travel (SBiT) are calling on the UK and EU governments to work together to address challenges travel companies are facing employing staff in EU holiday destinations.
Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza
Families are jetting off abroad this week and next for the first February half-term break since the UK travel restrictions lifted.
We look forward to continuing work with the new Ministers: Tanzer
ABTA looks forward to continuing work with the new Ministers and within the new structure – continuing as the leading voice to Government representing their members and the wider industry.
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