ABTA’s Travel Legislation Workshop has been the focus of debate on these issues and has shaped that debate, bringing together for the past 25 years the government officials responsible for formulating legislation, the regulators responsible for enforcing that legislation and the lawyers who take cases through the courts representing members of ABTA etc.
There are certain years that stand out when talking about the laws and regulations that govern the travel industry.
1993 was the first year of the original package travel rules. A series of cases involving the CAA and ABTA and then Travel Republic began in 2006 to determine what a package holiday actually was. The answer to this came in 2012 with the creation of Flight Plus Breaks. 2018 was a landmark year with new regulations on package travel, controls on the use of data through the General Data Protection Regulations and the ban on credit card fees through the Payment Services Directive. In 2021, EU law in the UK came to an end, including the end of mutual recognition of trading systems between the UK and the EU.
2023 promises to be another one of those years. The Department for Business and Trade is consulting on changes to the Package Travel Regulations now that the UK is not bound by the EU Directive. The CAA is considering imposing significant changes to the way travel companies are run in a bid to shore up the ATOL scheme. The CAA and the Competition and Markets Authority are pushing for increased enforcement powers as they reflect on their experience during Covid. Delegates to this year’s Travel Law Seminar will have the opportunity to hear directly from the experts at these organizations.
ABTA’s Travel Legislation Workshop has been the focus of debate on these issues and has shaped that debate, bringing together for the past 25 years the government officials responsible for formulating legislation, the regulators responsible for enforcing that legislation and the lawyers who take cases through the courts representing members of ABTA etc.
This year’s conference will look in detail at all the current issues and we have created many panel sessions so you can put your questions to senior industry experts and legal experts, making this seminar the perfect opportunity to prepare your business for the challenges and opportunities that 2023 Mr. will bring.
In this special year, delegates are invited to join attendees, speakers and ABTA’s senior team for a drinks reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Travel Law Seminar, including a welcome address from Sarah Prager KC.
Sessions include:
- A look back at a year since revision, reformation and repeal
- 2023 Case law update
- Update on Reform of package travel rules; definitions and scope, duties and responsibilities
- Industry Panel Discussion: Reform of package travel rules
- Labor law update
- User rights and Competition and powers of the market authority
- Marketing law; ASA Guidelines, CMA Green Claims Code, GDPR
- Discussion Panel: consumer rights
- ATOL Reform Update and impact
- Financial protection beyond ATOL reform
- Credit cards and other payment systems
- Discussion panel: financial risk management and the future of financial protection
- Road claims; a look back at 25 years and what the next 25 years have in store
- Questions and Answers: Claims and liability.
ABTA’s Travel Law Seminar will take place on 10-11 May 2023 at Deloitte’s head offices in London.
Join senior industry representatives for two days of conference sessions, updates and panel discussions.
Don’t forget to book your place. ABTA members and partners can book at discounted rates.
Download the full agenda, learn more and register your place here.