The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has commenced a study into the tourism carrying capacity of Athens in a new partnership with the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA). World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the news that England would soon begin welcoming fully vaccinated Americans: “British government leaders have made a wise decision in reopening …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the bipartisan infrastructure framework: “The travel industry is not just focused on recovery from the pandemic—we’re setting our sights on how …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to uphold travel restrictions: “Covid variants are of concern, but closed borders have not prevented the Delta …

A year after separating from the Global Business Travel Association, citing the organization’s failure to efficiently investigate the allegations against former CEO Scott Solombrino, the travel management heavyweight has rejoined the association. CWT’s new CEO Michelle McKinney Frymire said that …

The Travel Association has welcomed the news that the Foreign Office has now removed its advice against all but essential travel to several popular holiday destinations, including Spain, Greece, France, Morocco and Jamaica, with immediate effect. The changes come in …

The Travel Association has met with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to discuss the urgent need for financial support for the region’s travel businesses. Luke Petherbridge, ABTA’s Director of Public Affairs, and Richard Slater, ABTA North West Chair …

Asturias Paraíso Natural International Cheese Festival 2021 has been announced in London along with The Guild of Fine Food, organizers of the World Cheese Awards, as the most important gastronomic event of the year.  In the event held on July …

ABTA has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that people in England who have had both of their vaccinations won’t need to quarantine when returning from an amber list country, with changes coming in on 19th July. Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive …

Graeme Buck, Director of Communications at ABTA said: “It is great news that from 19 July double vaccinated travellers in England will be able to return from amber list destinations without needing to self-isolate. “Crucially, these changes make it easier …