London (17 May) – The newly redesigned ABTA Magazine is now available online, with the print version sent to subscribers.

The May issue has a fresh new look, with editor Jo Fletcher-Cross undertaking a redesign which includes the introduction of increased destination content, in-depth focus on travel-related companies and space to debate key issues, plus a new business travel section.

Jo says: “The redesign and expansion of content will make ABTA Magazine even more indispensible to travel professionals. Already at the forefront in industry analysis and reporting on key issues affecting the trade, the new and improved features in the magazine will help readers to stay abreast of current trends as well as providing inspiration.”

Inside this issue

Cover story: Czech Republic
Bohemian spas, cycling through Moravian vineyards, hip bars in Prague: inspiration for trips around the multi-faceted Czech Republic.

Analysis: Brexit referendum
With the referendum to decide whether Britain should remain in the European Union fast approaching, we look at the key issues affecting the travel industry

Special report: Business travel
Gary Noakes reviews the state of corporate travel and finds potential for those who’d like to expand

Hot topic: Is the migrant crisis posing a threat to Greek tourism?
We speak to three experts to hear their views on the difficult subject of refugees on the Greek islands

Dutch masters: a plethora of ideas for art and design-based visits to the Netherlands, whether it’s to see Medieval masterworks or revel in high-tech innovation.

Inside…Corporate Traveller
An in-depth look at the business travel specialist, with the latest word from the man at the top as well as a team leader on the front line

Q&A: Carl Cross
On The Go Tours’ managing director talks European expansion, environmental sustainability and security concerns

Travelogue: Crossing Israel
Discovering a beguiling land of historic and cultural paradoxes

To read the e-zine version of this edition, visit:

http://www.abtamagazine.co.uk/May16/

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Notes to editors:

ABTA Magazine is a quarterly 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 — 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

For Editorial Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7253 9906
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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
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009
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Anthony Leyens, CEO
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