ABTA has set out a five-point plan for Brexit that it says the Government must focus on now Article 50 has been triggered.
The association has published a report, Making a Success of Brexit for Travel and Tourism, highlighting five central points ABTA says are key during the negotiations.
They are: the ability to travel freely within Europe and beyond; keep visa-free travel between the UK and EU; protect consumer rights; give UK businesses operational stabilit, and seize opportunities for growth.
Additionally, with some holidays on sale up to 18 months in advance, ABTA is calling on the Government to ensure that effective transitional agreements with the EU are in place if needed.
ABTA believes Brexit opens up possibilities for new partnerships and relationships and the opportunity to fine tune our laws and regulations in relation to travel, for example reducing Air Passenger Duty to ensure the UK has world-class connectivity.
Chief executive Mark Tanzer said: "As the UK begins to extricate itself from the European Union, we want to work with the Government to help them make Brexit a success.
"We believe that the benefits that UK holidaymakers currently enjoy, such as visa-free travel and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card should be prioritised and protected.
"The Government must also make sure transition agreements are in place if needed. Travel and tourism is one of the UK’s largest industries and it is vital that the Government makes sure it can continue to thrive during and after the negotiations."
