ABTA conference call with UK Government in September to help prepare members for EES

ABTA conference call with UK Government in September to help prepare members for EES
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dhewitt@abta.co.uk Tue, 08/12/2025 - 11:59

ABTA is holding a conference call on Tuesday 9 September 2025 on the new EU Entry Exit System (EES), where members can hear from UK government officials and ABTA experts about how EES will be implemented.

ABTA is working closely with officials in the EU and UK to establish how EES will operate and what it will mean for UK travel businesses and their customers.

The conference call will be an opportunity to share that insight with members as they prepare for implementation on 12 October. The 29 countries involved in EES will have the option to adopt a phased approach, building up to being fully operational by 10 April 2026.

The call will take place on Tuesday 9 September 2025, between 11.00 and 12.00. Members can register to attend the call through the link provided in the ABTA Member Zone – EES/ETIAS – information for members | ABTA.

Luke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association said:

“After a false start in autumn last year, the EU has confirmed that EES will start on 12 October, but with a phased approach. We’re keen members have the opportunity to hear from the UK Government experts involved in EES on how the phased implementation will work, so that they are able to advise their staff, make any operational changes needed and support their customers.

“As EES is going to launch in a way that is quite different to how it was originally planned, even if members have attended previous ABTA sessions on EES, it’s important they also come along to this one as some of the information is different.”

ABTA has information for members on EES which is available in the Member Zone, along with advice for travellers at www.abta.com/eesandetias.



Notes to editors
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,300 travel brands in membership who have a combined annual UK turnover of over £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.

Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.

All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com

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