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ABTA

A trade association for travel agents and tour companies in the United Kingdom. ABTA sets professional standards for members and conducts public relations for the British travel industry. It was established as the Association of British Travel Agents and changed its name to ABTA in 2007.

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All providers are made aware we are ABTA members and the responsibilities we have to ensure their behaviour meets the guidelines.

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Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive said: "The significant increase in summer holiday bookings to Western Mediterranean destinations is also being mirrored in other northern European markets so it makes it more important than ever that customers book early to obtain the best value and ensure they get the holiday of their choice.

Brits urged to book early for Cyprus, among others, reservations up 14%

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Her credit card firm would not offer a refund without a letter from ABTA saying she could not claim.

HOLIDAY FIRM'S A SPAIN IN THE NECK; Bust travel agent ruins sun trip for Liz and pals: Give name, address and phone numbers ( day and evening). Don't include email WRITE TO: THE JUDGE, SUNDAY MAIL, ONE CENTRAL QUAY, GLASGOW, G3 8DA. FAX: 0141-309 3587 E-MAIL: THEJUDGE@SUNDAYMAIL.CO.UK

In order to protect your money, ensure that your travel agent can provide financial protection and that your tour operator is either an ABTA or AITO Member and holds an ATOL.

Play it safe; 20 WAYS TO HAVE A PERFECT HOLIDAY

After losing 1,000 members since 1999, ABTA retains around 6,500 members.

TRAVEL: ABTA warns holidaymakers over new pay-out rules

ABTA claims Somerset-based Travelopo was struck off its register for failing to comply with the watchdog's financial code, while Travelopo claims it voluntarily ended its ABTA membership.

BANKRUPT TRAVEL FIRM OFFICES PUT ON MARKET

Holidaymakers that hire the bikes as a means of travelling on main roads and ride them without helmets and adequate experience may be putting their lives at risk, according to ABTA.

-ABTA cautions holidaymakers re quad bike hire

And ABTA (The British Travel Association) are concerned that the cost and complexity of regulations will mean fewer companies will offer travel insurance, leading to more holidaymakers being unprotected.

travel: Insurance fear for travelers

ABTA stresses that its members are urged to abide by a code of practice intended to enforce minimum standards, including how quickly they respond to disputes.

How do you complain about holiday from hell?

ABTA went on to claim that the proposed new airport could be environmentally damaging and that steps should be taken to ensure that Heathrow remained the UK's premier hub.