Abta Travel Convention session to tackle industry's most pressing legal challenges

A panel discussion aimed at uncovering the most pressing legal challenges facing the industry will take place at this year’s Abta Travel Convention.

The breakout session, sponsored by Travlaw, will take place on October 8 and set out to outline “how to turn legal insight into a competitive edge”.

Announcing the session, Abta said: “From pricing rules and marketing compliance to cyber threats, AI and extraordinary disruption, today’s travel businesses face a fast-changing legal landscape. So how do you stay ahead and turn risk into opportunity?”

Led by Travlaw partner Krystene Bousfield, the session will feature Abta director of legal affairs Simon Bunce; Blue Bay Travel Group chief commercial officer Greg Armstrong; and Sunvil managing director Chris Wright.

The 2025 Travel Convention will take place at the four-star Melia Calvia Beach Resort between October 6-8, with content focused on four pillars: Our world; Our industry; Your business; and Your network.

Attendees will stay at one of two hotels within the resort: Melia Calvia Beach and Melia South Beach. 

The event will be held in partnership with easyJet holidays, with support from headline partners Global and Intrepid Travel. Travel Weekly will again be the trade media partner. 

Intrepid is also offering an optional excursion on October 6, with a guided journey through Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, a Unesco World Heritage Site. 

The one-hour walk will be led by a local guide who will share insights into the region’s wildlife, natural beauty and heritage. Following the walk, delegates will visit a traditional rural finca for a wine tasting, and the chance to sample local produce and watch live demonstrations by Mallorcan artisans, including sheep wool spinning and embroidery.