n WI TH ABTA
Abta, The Travel Association, is a trade organisation supporting those working the travel industry, from travel agents to tour operators. It has more than 70 years’ experience helping members to develop successful businesses and is recognised as a leader in the industry, ensuring those booking
holidays abroad are in safe hands. As one of the most trusted brands in travel, Abta is well-positioned to help future travel professionals through training, events, apprenticeship opportunities and more, and encourages its members and partners to offer internships, mentoring and work placements.
1 Education and progression Learning and the development of future skills for the travel industry are central to Abta’s strategic goals. Since 2014, universities and colleges have been able to join as Abta Education Partners, with 14 currently listed on its education hub. This allows the faculty to connect with Abta members and helps students gain a better understanding of the issues affecting the industry and the opportunities provided by a travel career. Education Partners can also take part in the Abta student representative
programme, which matches one or two students from Abta’s partner institutions with an Abta member for virtual mentoring sessions. These sessions are invaluable for both students and mentors, enabling them to explore opportunities and gain insight into working in travel. Many of Abta’s previous student representatives have gone on to work in a wide range of roles across the travel industry. Abta also has a popular programme of training and events which can be booked by all – whether members, non-members or partners.
2 Abta Summer Internship In 2024, Abta reinstated its one-month paid internship programme, which is open only to students at Abta Education Partner universities. Josh Evans from Lincoln University
spent a month working within the Abta communications team in July 2024. Not only did he say it was an enjoyable and useful experience, but the team were also impressed with his intelligent input and positive attitude. The Abta summer internship will run
again in 2025, and the selected student will work with one of Abta’s teams on a live project as well as conducting research for the organisation. Students at partner universities will be asked to apply via their university, with shortlisted candidates invited to Abta’s headquarters for the day to learn about the organisation and take part in interviews in the afternoon. Hybrid working is considered for the role, depending on the team and applicant, with this year’s successful student attending the office one day per week and working remotely at other times.
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