London (13 September): The September 2016 issue of ABTA Magazine is now available online, with the print version sent to all subscribers. As well as offering inspirational destination content focusing on the Caribbean and Greece, ABTA Magazine ensures its readers are one step ahead of the game with cutting-edge industry analysis and reports, as well as providing a forum for operators to debate the contentious topic of school holiday price hikes.

The September issue also includes two supplements: a guide to Abu Dhabi — a luxury destination transforming itself into a world-class hub of leisure and culture, and the location of the 2016 ABTA Travel Convention next month — and the beautiful, quirky and off-the-beaten-track Chinese province of Qinghai.

In the wake of the Brexit vote, this issue looks both to the past, examining some of the biggest challenges of the past decade, and to the future, engaging with experts to predict the future of luxury hotels.

Editor Jo Fletcher-Cross comments on the surprising geopolitical twists and turns that keep agents, operators and editors alike on their toes: “The expression ‘may you live in interesting times’ pops into my mind almost every day at the moment. Since the last issue of ABTA Magazine the country has voted to leave the EU and the political and wider global landscapes have been turbulent.”

“In the UK, at least, there are now signs that things are beginning to calm down and we can look around, take stock and consider how best to move into the future,” she adds.

Inside the issue

Cover story: Caribbean
From paradise islands where there’s nothing to do but relax, to spots by the ocean with thrilling watersports, the Caribbean offers huge choice

Analysis: Time travel
From volcanic ash clouds to the recession and the internet, we look at the challenges the travel industry has faced over the past decade and pick out the victors and the casualties

Special report: The future of luxury
We look into our crystal ball to bring predictions for the crowded world of luxury hotels

Hot topic: How should operators respond to the issue of increased prices for breaks during school holidays? We hear expert views on this increasingly contentious issue

Greek Odyssey: Steeped in history, Greece offers stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and exciting adventures for those keen to explore the mainland

Inside… P&O Cruises
An in-depth look at the British cruise company catering in more way than one to a home crowd

Q&A: David Taylor
The managing director of Neilson Holidays talks risk-taking, the challenges facing the industry and exciting developments within the company

Travelogue: Sevillian charms
With its Moorish past, tiled monuments and unforgettable cuisine, Seville is the ultimate Spanish city break

To read the e-zine version of this edition, visit: abtamagazine.co.uk/September16

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ABTA Magazine is distributed on a named basis to all ABTA Members — comprised of 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 produce spin-off titles ABTA Golf, the ABTA Country By Country Guide and ABTA Magazine, The Dailies.

About ABTA

ABTA has been at the heart of travel for 66 years. Their purpose is to help Members to 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 that 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.

 

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CONTACT

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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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