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24/12/2025

Travelling abroad over Christmas and the New Year?

Enjoy your trip and be aware of your surroundings.

Check FCDO travel advice for the latest information on your destination, stay vigilant and follow local security advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

24/12/2025

Wishing our Members, colleagues, friends, and industry partners a restful and festive Christmas break ✨🎄

See you in the New Year!

19/12/2025

ABTOT has been an ambassador since the beginning of Best Workplaces in Travel and many Members have been recognised as among the best travel companies to work for.

This year’s BWPIT registration launched in early December, and we’ve been able to secure an extension to the early bird offer for Members until 15 January.

Sign up today. Use the promo code , EARLYBIRD if you are registering after 31 Dec 25.

https://www.abtot.com/best-workplaces-in-travel-is-back-for-its-5th-year/

Best Workplaces in Travel

Best Workplaces in Travel (BWPIT), the leading employee engagement survey dedicated to the travel industry, is now open for entries for 2026. ABTOT has been an ambassador since the beginning of Best Workplaces in Travel and many Members have been recognised as among the best travel companies to work...

10/12/2025

The ABTOT team will be at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show in London on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th January 2026 - book your tickets and get in touch if you want to meet us there to discuss your financial protection requirements.

We cannot wait to see you here again!

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show is back for 2026!

Whether you're based in the North or the South, we're bringing the ultimate event for travel inspiration to a space near you. Think Trailfinders, Abercrombie & Kent, Viking Cruises, Flightcentre, South Africa Tourism, Visit Malta and hundreds more tourist boards & travel brands sitting under one roof, ready to plan your next adventure.

📅 15 - 18 January, Manchester Central
📅 29 Jan - 1 Feb, Olympia London

We've got travel insight, inspiration, exclusive show-only discounts, high-profile speakers, performance updates and more to announce, so keep an eye on our socials and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with all the latest Destinations news 🏝 🗺

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19/11/2025

🚨 Following the success of our Health & Safety Management and

How to Manage Claims sessions at the ABTOT Forum earlier this year, we’re excited to continue the conversation on risk management!

We’re thrilled to announce that Claire Mulligan, Partner and Head of Travel, Major Injury & Casualty at DWF (formerly Kennedys), has brought together a panel of risk management experts to share insights and practical advice.

📅 When: 20 November 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
💻 Where: Register here 632a8c85-6c5b-4bbb-97ec-4292de98232c@103be62f-2729-43bc-af4c-2829f391636e" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/632a8c85-6c5b-4bbb-97ec-4292de98232c@103be62f-2729-43bc-af4c-2829f391636e

Joining Claire:

Marc Jordan, Director of Security, Health & Safety, Crisis & BCM, TUI Group

Paul Austin, Head of Safety and Risk, TUI Group

They’ll be discussing:
✅ The TUI Group’s approach to risk management
✅ Legal support and validation of risk processes
✅ Why they shifted to a new approach in risk management

There will also be plenty of time for Members to ask questions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the experts!

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19/11/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
We’re delighted to share that we’ve secured a special introductory offer on our business associate Smart Currency Exchange newest, market-leading treasury management solution: SmartHedge PRO.

SmartHedge PRO is an innovative, interactive platform designed to simplify and mitigate complex financial risks. With its user-friendly interface, treasury teams can easily model scenarios against real or expected market movements—making previously complex reporting simpler, faster, and more effective. It also helps remove common barriers to sustainable growth.

💡 Why SmartHedge PRO is a game-changer for travel businesses:
• Maximise free cashflow
• Support and reinforce profitability
• De-risk currency exposures
• Save your team time and streamline processes

If you’re looking for a smarter, more efficient way to manage treasury challenges, SmartHedge PRO is the complete solution. 🚀

For a limited time, ABTOT members will receive complimentary access to SmartHedge PRO. Contact the ABTOT team to find out more.

Smart Currency Business Contact Jatin Saini Email Jatin Saini Telephone 0203 8673 282 Website: smartcurrencybusiness.com Smart Currency Business is a Currency Risk Management specialist—with a difference. One that brings a deeper perspective to eliminating risk—helping you prepare for the unpred...

13/11/2025

🎉 This evening, the coach and bus industry comes together for the 2025 routeONE magazine Awards!

We’re proud to see so many ABTOT and Bonded Coach Holiday Members among this year’s finalists — a true reflection of the quality, innovation, and dedication that define our community.

The routeone Awards continue to set the benchmark for excellence in UK coach and bus travel, recognising those leading the way in performance, customer experience, and safety.

👏 Wishing all nominees the very best of luck tonight at The Vox, Resorts World Birmingham — we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements!



Ashley Brown of Johnsons Coaches | Roberts Travel Group | Simon Ingham MBA CMgr FCMI Edwards Coaches | Ellen Smith (Tours) Limited | Masons Minibus and Coach Hire Ltd | Maynes Coaches | Dunwood Travel Group | Heathside Travel | Woods Travel Ltd | Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd

07/11/2025

🚨 Upcoming ABTOT Members Webinar: Risk Management 🚨

Following the success of our Health & Safety Management and How to Manage Claims presentations at the ABTOT Forum earlier this year, we’re delighted to announce our next expert-led session on Risk Assessment.

🎙️ Speaker:
Marc Jordan, Group Director of Security, Health, Safety, Crisis and Business Continuity at TUI Group

Marc has transformed TUI’s approach to operational safety and security risk management — driving change across the tourism industry. He has pioneered the use of data science and artificial intelligence to reveal the true risk picture and define effective mitigation strategies that safeguard both customers and colleagues.

📅 When: 20 November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
💻 Where: Members Webinar – Risk Management: ABTOT
👉 Register Here 632a8c85-6c5b-4bbb-97ec-4292de98232c@103be62f-2729-43bc-af4c-2829f391636e/registration" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/632a8c85-6c5b-4bbb-97ec-4292de98232c@103be62f-2729-43bc-af4c-2829f391636e/registration

Marc will be joined by:
• Paul Austin, Head of Safety and Risk, TUI Group
• Claire Mulligan, Partner, Head of Travel, Major Injury & Casualty, DWF

Together, they’ll explore TUI’s evolving approach to risk management — including how and why they made the shift, and how legal validation supports the process.


💬 There will also be plenty of time for Members to ask questions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight into how data, innovation, and collaboration are reshaping risk management in travel and tourism.

05/11/2025

Lovely seeing ABTOT Director, Samantha World Travel Market - WTM London

It’s heaving at Ecxel Day 2 both with Exhibitors and buyers- some incredible stands. WTM has delivered quality yetFalkland Islands Holidaysrse aTransIndusd people to meet.

Great to see industry partners, members and so many familiar faces Falkland Islands Holidays and TransIndus 💙

04/11/2025

🌍 The ABTOT team were out and about at WTM London, ExCeL today!

It’s been a day full of exciting conversations, knowledge sharing, and valuable connections — and we loved every moment.

We’re proud to be working hard for the travel industry, giving travel organisers real choice and support through ABTOT membership. Our community is growing fast, and we can’t wait to work with you!

Let’s do it all again tomorrow!

28/10/2025

📸 ABTOT is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 photo competition!

Now in its fourth year, this exciting contest celebrates the incredible destinations and experiences offered by our Members — shining a spotlight on the diversity and vibrancy within the ABTOT network.

The competition not only showcases our Members’ creativity but also reinforces ABTOT’s commitment to being an active, engaging, and Member-focused organisation — far beyond our regulatory and administrative role.

🏆 And the winners are...
📍 Cities, Buildings & Accommodation: Zoe Kirkbride, Absolute Escapes
🌍 People & Culture: Thomas Power, Pura Aventura
🌄 Landscapes & Landmarks: Cory Coupe, North47 Limited
🦜 Wildlife & Birding: Hatty Caplan, Equestrian Escapes

👏 Congratulations to all our winners and participants for capturing the spirit of travel and adventure that defines ABTOT!

📸 See the winning shots here: 👉https://www.abtot.com/abtot-celebrates-the-winners-of-the-2025-abtotoneshot-photo-competition/

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28/10/2025

📅 Save the Date!
Euro Bus Expo returns to The NEC Birmingham on 3–5 November 2026 🚌

A key date for ABTOT and Bonded Coach Holidays Members — connect, discover, and grow within the UK’s coach and bus community.

🔗 https://eurobusxpo.com/

Confederation of Passenger Transport

The UK’s definitive bus & coach exhibition at the NEC Birmingham: 7,000+ professionals, 200+ exhibitors, 75+ vehicles, 28+ seminars.