ABTA responds to Government consultation on a proposed overnight visitor levy in England News Article ABTA has added its voice to growing opposition to a tourism levy in England, outlining opposition to the proposals to give local Mayors new powers to introduce overnight fees in a response to the Government’s consultation, which closed last week.
ABTA’s evidence to COVID-19 inquiry features in new report, published today News Article The expert evidence and insight provided by ABTA during a roundtable for the COVID-19 inquiry features in a new report published today, Monday 16 February 2026.
February half-term travel: ABTA encourages holidaymakers to prepare ahead of busy weekend for travel News Article According to ABTA’s latest Holiday Habits research, of those planning on taking a holiday abroad in the next 12 months, 15% of families with children plan to take a holiday abroad during the February half-term.
ABTA launches new accessibility and assisted travel guidance for travellers News Article ABTA has launched new guidance to help travellers consider accessibility and assisted travel needs when planning a holiday, travelling on business or visiting family and friends.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) implementation deadline remains 9 April 2026 News Article 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.
Gold Crest Holidays Ltd - advice for customers News Article Important information for customers booked with Gold Crest Holidays.
ABTA urges greater use of contingency measures by EU border officials as EES rollout expands News Article From today, Friday 9 January, the EU Entry Exit System (EES), which launched in October 2025, will be increasing the number of airports and ports that have the new system in operation, as well as the number of passengers going through the system.
From Borneo to Serbia – ABTA launches Destinations to Watch report for 2026 News Article With January traditionally one of the busiest months for people to book holidays, ABTA – The Travel Association has provided new inspiration for travellers with its annual ‘Destinations to Watch’ report.
ABTA estimates over five million to head abroad for the Great Christmas and New Year Getaway News Article ABTA estimates that over five million people will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period (19 December to 4 January), with 19 December set to be the busiest day for departures and Christmas Day the quietest.
ABTA Christmas and New Year working hours News Article Details of ABTA's working hours during the Christmas and New Year period.
Update on consumer law and your prices News Article The CMA last week issued its decision on the latest consultation, with guidance on pricing and a first round of enforcement action using the new consumer law powers. Sign in to the Member Zone to view the article.
ABTA reveals the Travel Trendsetters and cites September as a booming month for holidays News Article ABTA’s new Travel Trends for 2026 report finds 25-34 year olds are the Travel Trendsetters – shaping travel for years to come, and September an increasingly popular month for overseas travel.
