JOIN ABTA

Welcome to the joining area of ABTA’s website.

Member

If you’re a travel agent (an agent) or a tour operator (a principal), and you sell travel arrangements in the British Isles or Republic of Ireland, then you can apply to join ABTA as a Member.

Agent or principal?

It's vitally important that you understand your status when buying and selling travel services. Find out why

Travel Industry Partner

If you provide products, services, or information sold or used by travel agents and tour operators, and you operate in the British Isles or Republic of Ireland, then you can apply to join ABTA as a Travel Industry Partner. This is a business-to-business scheme and membership doesn't imply compliance with the ABTA Code of Conduct or other rules that apply to Members.

Just getting started?

We can’t give you advice on how to set up a travel business, but some of the organisations in the Resources section may be able to help you.