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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

A spokesperson for ABTA, the travel industry trade body, said that it "understands that this is a rapidly evolving situation and public health must come first".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2021

ABTA, the UK industry body representing 4,300 travel brands, has also urged the government to make good on proposals to relax quarantine rules for fully vaccinated individuals visiting countries on the amber list.

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 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