abtamagazine.co.uk/August17

London (01 August): The August 2017 issue of ABTA Magazine is now available online, with the print version sent to all ABTA Members and subscribers. The main cover story focuses on what’s new in the world of winter sports, including the top trends, where to stay and how to find the best snowy adventure for every type of traveller.

ABTA Magazine keeps its readers up-to-date on developments in the ever-changing travel industry, with cutting-edge analysis and reports. The August issue includes a destination feature on finding the ideal Indian Ocean break, a special report on ‘last chance tourism’, and also delves into the key trends in this year’s winter sun market.

Editor Jo Fletcher-Cross says, “This issue covers a very broad mix of destinations and subjects, highlighting the depth and breadth of knowledge that those working in the travel industry are required to have. From ski resorts to tropical islands, sustainability to sports, it’s all in the August edition of ABTA Magazine. “Particularly fascinating, in my opinion, is our special report on the phenomenon of ‘last chance tourism’ — buzzwords that keep cropping up on travel trends lists. We look at the truth behind the phrase, and how the industry is helping those destinations which could otherwise be in real danger.”

This issue also features a detailed review of a family trip to Denmark’s Legoland, takes an in-depth look at Uniworld river cruises, and spends 48 hours discovering the historical charm and avante garde offerings of peerless Paris.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Cover story: Winter Sports

Abigail Butcher finds out what’s new in winter sport destinations around the world

Analysis: Winter sun

Karl Cushing takes a look at key trends in the winter sun market and finds out where holidaymakers are heading this year

Special report: Last chance tourism

Roger Anderson searches for the truth behind the ‘last chance’ trend and finds out how tourism is protecting those experiences at risk of disappearing

Inside: Uniworld

John Fitzsimons examines how the river cruise line is keeping passengers happy

Destination: Indian Ocean

Few destinations are as evocative as the Indian Ocean, yet there’s so much more to the region than sumptuous resorts, finds Karl Cushing

Q&A: Graham Balmforth, SuperBreak

With over 22 years’ experience at short break specialist SuperBreak, Graham Balmforth sits in the interview chair

Travelogue: Legoland and beyond

Jo Fletcher-Cross extends a family trip to Denmark’s home of the brick

 

To read the e-zine version of this edition, visit: http://www.abtamagazine.co.uk/August17

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Notes to editors:

ABTA Magazine is a bi-monthly trade publication, produced by APL Media Limited for ABTA, the travel association. The magazine is entirely funded by advertising, and is produced at no cost to ABTA Members.

ABTA Magazine is distributed on a named basis to all ABTA Members — comprising travel agents and tour operators. It’s also distributed to all UK tourist board offices and the head offices of ABTA Travel Industry Partners, as well as to leading companies in sectors such as hotels, aviation, cruise, rail and car rental.

APL Media Limited also produces spin-off titles ABTA Golf, ABTA Country By Country Guide and ABTA Magazine, The Dailies.

 

About ABTA

ABTA has been at the heart of travel for 66 years. Its purpose is to help Members grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to help their customers — the travelling public — travel with confidence.

The ABTA brand stands for support, protection and expertise. This means consumers have confidence in ABTA; and a strong trust in ABTA Members. These qualities are core to us as they ensure that holidaymakers remain confident in the holiday products they buy from our Members.

ABTA currently has around 1,200 Members and represents around 4,000 retail outlets and offices. For more details about what we do, what being an ABTA Member means and how we’re working at the heart of the industry to ensure that the British public can travel with confidence visit www.abta.com.

 

CONTACT:

For editorial enquiries:
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Jo Fletcher-Cross, Head of ABTA Titles
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Maria Pieri, Editorial Director
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Matthew Jackson, Managing Director
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Anthony Leyens, CEO
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