London (11 November): The November 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 India and Germany, ABTA Magazine ensures its readers are one step ahead of the game, with cutting-edge analysis and reports — this issue, on the important topics of accessible travel and travel industry qualifications.

This ABTA Magazine is accompanied by two supplements: a guide to China — including insights into the adventure-lover’s paradise of Tibet — and a guide to the diminutive, quirky Chinese region of Macao, home to internationally renowned fusion cuisine.

In the wake of The ABTA Travel Convention in Abu Dhabi — coverage of which is included in this issue, alongside this season’s industry news — editor Jo Fletcher-Cross comments: “If there’s one takeaway, it’s that boldness pays. Abu Dhabi is a place of audacious constructions, of dreams in the desert. This is the place that decided that when it was going to build a cultural quarter, it would install an outpost of the Louvre and the Guggenheim. No half measures — an approach that resonated throughout the Convention. From robots to silver travellers, from demanding clarity on Brexit to expansion on the high street, it seems confidence and boldness is what we need going into 2017.”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Cover story: India
From ayurveda to paratha, ancient forts to elaborate temples, India is an extraordinary multi-faceted country. We suggest ideas and itineraries to tempt first-timers and old hands alike

Analysis: On course for travel
From apprenticeships to postgraduate studies, there’s a plethora of ways to gain travel industry qualifications. Karl Cushing examines the training options available

Special report: Access all areas
David Whitley takes a look at how the travel industry is tackling the challenging issue of accessible travel

Inside… ITC Luxury Travel Group
Gary Noakes finds out all about the well-established luxury travel company taking its clients to new horizons

Destination: Unexpected Germany
Find a new side to Germany — from summer in the city to beautiful border towns

Q&A: Ramblers Holiday Group
Joint managing director Kathy Cook discusses her 30-year career at Ramblers Holiday Group.

Travelogue: Leave no trace
Can a trip to the paradise islands of the Maldives be squared with the environmental impact of travelling there?

To read the e-zine version of this edition, visit: www.abtamagazine.co.uk/November16

China Guide:
www.abtamagazine.co.uk/China16

Macao Guide:
www.abtamagazine.co.uk/Macao16

 

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About ABTA

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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.

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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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