Industry gets chance to quiz treasury over APD
Travel bosses will get their first opportunity since last month’s Budget to quiz a treasury minister about the government’s policy on air passenger duty at an ABTA-led Travel Matters Conference tomorrow.
Justine Greening, economic secretary to the Treasury will be one of the speakers, alongside British Airways chief executive Keith Williams and managing director of TUI Travel northern region Johan Lundgren.
An invited audience of travel industry opinion leaders, made up of ABTA member agents, principals and industry partners as well as key stakeholders and government representatives will take part in the conference, the second of its kind.
Topics will include the government’s long term strategy for aviation and travel, financial protection, airport capacity, the impact of weak consumer confidence on the industry and how travel and tourism can help grow the UK’s economy.
ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer said: “This is a time of great importance for the travel industry. ABTA has been carrying the industry’s case to the Government on a number of important issues, but there is much to be discussed.
"In recent months the Government has unveiled its proposals on areas including consumer financial protection for holidays, the future of travel and tourism and aviation taxation. This event is an excellent opportunity for the industry to come together to present its position to decision-makers in Westminster.”
It takes place on Tuesday morning at the Millbank Media Centre in Westminster.
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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