ABTA news

UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of their ongoing advocacy collaboration. The event, held at the end ... More

Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral interchange fees, which could lead to UK businesses – including health ... More

In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent UK businesses and entrepreneurs within the beauty industry impacted by ... More

After a steadfast strategic campaign, the British Beauty Council, UK Spa Association, British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the National Hair & ... More

Spa provider, The Product House (TPH), is announcing a new initiative to offer free access to CIBTAC’s Spa & Salon Management Course Level 4 Diploma, ... More

The UK government has postponed the reopening of saunas, steamrooms and the recommencement of close-contact services, including facials, until 15 August at the earliest. The ... More

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of the spa, beauty and wellness industry to reopen in Scotland ... More

Lava Shells distributor Shared Beauty Secrets has digitised two new training courses accredited by FHT and BABTAC. Lava Shells Touch Massage – certified by BABTAC ... More

Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) over its continued ... More

The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper, after the document acknowledged some of the sector's key concerns ... More

Fast and free, unlimited Wi-Fi tops the wish lists of travellers and ranks higher than getting a good night’s sleep, according to new research. Commissioned ... More

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) and The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) have appointed a new chair and ... More

Holiday bookings from England to Scotland increased by four per cent in the immediate aftermath of the 55 per cent to 45 per cent referendum ... More

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has said that the government’s review of regulations towards cosmetic interventions does not go far enough ... More

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) is to increase its training and qualification standards. Following a consultation with the British Standards Institute ... More

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust of the new Habia registers launching later this month. Sector ... More

Travel and tourism industry body ABTA has issued a manifesto urging the government to support all three sectors of the industry – domestic, outbound and ... More

Image: The digital age has 'broadened horizons' The vast majority of overseas and domestic travel transactions in the UK are now "digitally influenced", according to ... More

A number of travel and tourism businesses and groups have teamed up for a new campaign to encourage the government to prevent any further increases ... More