A host of industry leaders have had their say after Labour won yesterday's General Election.
The Advantage Travel Partnership's CEO, Julia Lo Bue-Said, said, "The election results provide the UK Outbound Travel group with an opportunity for the new Government to recognise the benefits and impact of the outbound travel sector more than it has been previously recognised and we are looking forward to building on the meetings we have had to date with the new Labour team.
"As a group we will now continue with the success of our UK MP Engagement Program, inviting local MPs to visit our members up and down the country, and engaging with the Labour Government on behalf of the outbound travel sector and our combined members."
Mark Tanzer, ABTA's chief executive, promised that "ABTA is in a very strong place to engage with the new Government, MPs, and officials. We’ve already put in a lot of work with parliamentary candidates across the political spectrum, which means we can hit the ground running in engaging them in the issues that matter to our members and the wider industry.
"It’s also important to remind the new Government of the ongoing challenges facing travel businesses of all sizes at present - such as the squeeze on consumer spending and repayment of COVID loans, as well as the opportunities available to support the sector, for example, through a youth mobility deal with the EU or business rates reform to incentivise high street trading."
Not Just Travel's co-founder Steve Witt added, "If there’s one thing that boosts customer confidence it is certainty and stability.
"Now that there is a clear election result, we expect strong sales to continue, with a post-election boost.
"We are looking forward to a period of long-term clarity which provides consumers with the confidence to move ahead and feel comfortable in spending on their favourite purchases – holidays."
Clive Wratten, CEO of the Business Travel Association, reacted, "As the new Government settles in, we urge Ministers to work with industry as they get across their new briefs. 
"We are ready to work with all Departments to protect and grow business travel as a vital component of our relationships both economic and professional around the world."
