Articles tagged “abta”

Tourism

Morocco’s Covid Policies Work Against Creative New Tourism Pitch

Morocco uses its latest campaign to promote a “true experience” of the destination with a funky twist. However, campaigns such as these need to be backed by tourist-friendly policies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Morocco’s Covid Policies Work Against Creative New Tourism Pitch

Business Travel

Britain’s Travel Industry Turns Out to Protest Government Restrictions

A united front came together for a “Travel Day of Action” — but it'll take an extremely loud voice to convince policy makers to fast forward the proposed July 19 reopening date and pry open wallets for more cash handouts.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Britain’s Travel Industry Turns Out to Protest Government Restrictions

Business Travel

Travel Agencies Scoop Up Laid-Off Agents With New Consulting Divisions

Corporate travel agencies spot a potentially lucrative side hustle by utilizing displaced agents. And why not?

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Agencies Scoop Up Laid-Off Agents With New Consulting Divisions

Business Travel

Furloughed Corporate Travel Agents Receiving Training for New Roles for Recovery Mode

It's unclear how many travel companies are training staff on furlough, but with a potential uptick in travel in the coming months and complex bookings on the horizon, it could pay to get preparations in place.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Why Singapore Must Keep Tour Startups Well-Oiled

New players create unique tours such as an inside look at the disappearing trades of Singapore. If they aren’t encouraged and supported, the city’s inbound travel agencies could disappear.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

Why Singapore Must Keep Tour Startups Well-Oiled

Business Travel

Travelers With Disabilities May Find Advantages in Using Travel Advisor Specialists

The number of people with disabilities is increasing and travel advisors need to understand this demographic. If they don’t, not only will they lose business to specialist agencies, they may also risk prosecution.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Travelers With Disabilities May Find Advantages in Using Travel Advisor Specialists

Cruises

Viking Sky Rescue Doesn’t Appear to Be Hurting Cruise Demand

Cruise customers, who are shrugging off the recent Viking Sky dramas, seem to be a hardy bunch. Advisors have been spared a flood of cancellations, and it looks like business as usual for cruising.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Viking Sky Rescue Doesn’t Appear to Be Hurting Cruise Demand

Business Travel

UK Travel Association ABTA Targeted in Cyber Attack

Sadly these types of attacks are becoming more common. We’ll have to wait and see whether the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office takes any action over the breach.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

Airline activity adds $55.2 billion to the UK economy, says travel agent report

Leisure travel is often considered a distant second to business travel, but this report confirms its economic importance.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airline activity adds $55.2 billion to the UK economy, says travel agent report