{"id":3195,"date":"2016-05-17T10:29:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T10:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/?p=3195"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:44:32","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T18:44:32","slug":"abta-magazine-unveils-redesign-for-new-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/abta-magazine-unveils-redesign-for-new-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"ABTA Magazine unveils redesign for new issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

London (17 May)<\/strong> – The newly redesigned ABTA Magazine<\/em> is now available online, with the print version sent to subscribers.<\/p>\n

The May issue has a fresh new look, with editor Jo Fletcher-Cross undertaking a redesign which includes the introduction of increased destination content, in-depth focus on travel-related companies and space to debate key issues, plus a new business travel section.<\/p>\n

Jo says: \u201cThe redesign and expansion of content will make ABTA Magazine<\/em> even more indispensible to travel professionals. Already at the forefront in industry analysis and reporting on key issues affecting the trade, the new and improved features in the magazine will help readers to stay abreast of current trends as well as providing inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inside this issue<\/h3>\n

Cover story<\/strong>: Czech Republic
\nBohemian spas, cycling through Moravian vineyards, hip bars in Prague: inspiration for trips around the multi-faceted Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: Brexit referendum
\nWith the referendum to decide whether Britain should remain in the European Union fast approaching, we look at the key issues affecting the travel industry<\/p>\n

Special report: <\/strong>Business travel
\nGary Noakes reviews the state of corporate travel and finds potential for those who\u2019d like to expand<\/p>\n

Hot topic: <\/strong>Is the migrant crisis posing a threat to Greek tourism?
\nWe speak to three experts to hear their views on the difficult subject of refugees on the Greek islands<\/p>\n

Dutch masters: <\/strong>a plethora of ideas for art and design-based visits to the Netherlands, whether it\u2019s to see Medieval masterworks or revel in high-tech innovation.<\/p>\n

Inside\u2026<\/strong>Corporate Traveller
\nAn in-depth look at the business travel specialist, with the latest word from the man at the top as well as a team leader on the front line<\/p>\n

Q&A: <\/strong>Carl Cross
\nOn The Go Tours\u2019 managing director talks European expansion, environmental sustainability and security concerns<\/p>\n

Travelogue: <\/strong>Crossing Israel
\nDiscovering a beguiling land of historic and cultural paradoxes<\/p>\n

To read the e-zine version of this edition, visit:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.abtamagazine.co.uk\/May16\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> Content, competition, blogs, features, back issues and more. Countrybycountry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook: Facebook.com\/ABTAMag
\nTwitter: @ABTA_Magazine
\nGoogle+: plus.google.com\/+CountryByCountry<\/p>\n

Notes to editors:<\/h3>\n

ABTA Magazine<\/strong> is a quarterly trade publication, produced by »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ for ABTA, the travel association. The magazine is entirely funded by advertising, and is produced at no cost to ABTA Members.<\/p>\n

ABTA Magazine<\/strong> is distributed on a named basis to all ABTA Members \u2014 comprised of travel agents and tour operators. It\u2019s also distributed to all UK tourist board offices and the head offices of ABTA Travel Industry Partners, as well as to leading companies in sectors such as hotels, aviation, cruise, rail and car rental.<\/p>\n

»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ<\/strong> also produce spin-off titles ABTA Golf, the ABTA Country By Country Guide and ABTA Magazine, The Dailies.<\/p>\n

About ABTA<\/h3>\n

ABTA has been at the heart of travel for 66 years. Their purpose is to help Members to grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to help their customers – the travelling public \u2013 travel with confidence.<\/p>\n

The ABTA brand stands for support, protection and expertise. This means consumers have confidence in ABTA; and a strong trust in ABTA Members. These qualities are core to us as they ensure that holidaymakers remain confident in the holiday products that they buy from our Members.<\/p>\n

ABTA currently has around 1,200 Members and represents around 4,000 retail outlets and offices. For more details about what we do, what being an ABTA Member means and how we’re working at the heart of the industry to ensure that the British public can travel with confidence visit www.abta.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Editorial Enquiries:
\nTel: +44 (0)20 7253 9906
\neditorial@aplmedia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Jo Fletcher-Cross, Head of ABTA Titles
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
\njo.fletcher-cross@aplmedia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Pieri, Editorial Director
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
\nmaria.pieri@aplmedia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Matthew Jackson, Managing Director
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009
\nmatthew@aplmedia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Anthony Leyens, CEO
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009
\nanthony@aplmedia.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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