ABTA stands for the Association of British Travel Agents, a UK travel trade organization that represents tour operators and travel agencies. It sets standards for consumer protection and provides financial protection for many package holidays. Travelers booking with an ABTA member benefit from guidance, support, and dispute resolution services if issues arise.
Italian regulators have opened an antitrust investigation into Booking.com over how hotels are ranked and promoted on its platform, raising new questions about transparency in online travel marketplaces.
Italy leads global travel demand for 2026, while AI tools and shifting traveler behavior redefine how trips are planned and experienced.
UK travelers are canceling trips to Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus amid the Middle East conflict, redirecting demand toward European destinations and Mediterranean resorts.
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Thailand’s tourism sector is facing new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict disrupts long-haul flights and threatens to reduce international arrivals.
Iran’s missile and drone strikes have shaken Dubai and Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the UAE’s long-standing reputation as a stable financial and lifestyle safe haven.
A new UK passenger survey ranks Ryanair and Wizz Air among the worst short-haul airlines, highlighting growing frustration over add-on fees and onboard comfort.
A new survey finds that nearly one in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with budgets, bedtimes and itineraries driving the biggest tensions.
Orange Travel and Selectour have launched a strategic partnership to offer travelers preferential eSIM connectivity rates at the time of booking, expanding distribution across 1,000 agencies.
Cuba has suspended jet fuel refueling at nine airports, disrupting long-haul routes and adding new strain to a tourism sector already hit by an escalating energy crisis.