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ABTA

British  
/ ˈæbtə /

acronym

  1. Association of British Travel Agents

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Spain is still the most popular destination for British tourists, according to ABTA, but more are venturing beyond Barcelona or the Costa del Sol.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

“If you’re coming over to Europe, I would try to book as early as you can,” said Sean Tipton, a spokesman for ABTA, a trade association for British travel agents.

From New York Times Feb. 28, 2023

ABTA, which represents British travel agents, said the rule change was a relief for both holidaymakers and travel firms.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2022

Mark Tanzer, chief executive of British travel association ABTA, has also said move is "a hammer blow to the winter travel industry".

From Reuters Dec. 17, 2021

"This is not the meaningful restart of international travel that the industry desperately needs," said a spokesperson for ABTA, the UK industry body representing 4,300 travel brands.

From Reuters Jul. 1, 2021

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