Abta calls for more passenger protection in new manifesto

Abta has released its first ever manifesto, underlining its position on some of the most pressing issues currently facing the travel sector.

Several representatives from the British travel industry association, as well as MPs, peers and civil servants, attended an event at the House of Lords to launch the document.

The manifesto includes five priority demands, including a call for consumer protection for flights, holidays and accommodation to be reformed so all members of the public can travel in confidence.

Abta has also urged the government to alter air passenger duty so the tax is based on efficiency of aircraft and the overall distance travelled.

Airport capacity across the UK - and in the south-east in particular - was also identified as an issue, as well as the need to create a dedicated tourism minister.

Mark Tanzer, chief executive of the association, said: "Abta is serious about taking the concerns of travel agents and tour operators right to the heart of government and this manifesto puts the issues we're fighting on in black and white.

"None of the political parties should be in any doubt where the travel and tourism sector now stands on our key issues."

Posted by Andrew, 11 March 2010 14:14

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