ABTA is conducting a survey to collect valuable feedback and perspectives from its members regarding the reform of business rates, aiming to guide its discussions with the Government.

In the October Budget, the Government announced its intention to overhaul business rates and has launched a consultation process to gather input from businesses.

ABTA is actively participating in this consultation on behalf of its members, collecting their insights through various channels, including an all-member survey.

The consultation covers several key areas, such as addressing barriers to investment, ensuring fairness, and promoting modernization.

Wilma Thaning, Senior UK-EU Public Affairs Executive at ABTA – The Travel Association said:

“The current business rates system isn’t fit for purpose and places an unfair burden on those businesses with retail premises.

“We’ve been raising issues around business rates as part of our ongoing lobbying activity, which has helped to secure business rates relief in recent years, which many members have benefited from.

“But that relief is going to change, and what will ultimately make a long-term difference is a fairer system all round. We’re encouraging as many members as possible to share their views to help us make the industry’s case to Government.”

The deadline for members to complete ABTA’s survey is the end of Friday 14 February.

As the leading trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators, and the broader travel sector, ABTA represents over 4,300 travel brands with a collective annual UK turnover exceeding £40 billion. We collaborate closely with our members to elevate industry standards, support sustainable travel practices, and provide valuable advice and assistance to travelers.

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