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ABTA has released the following statement:

ABTA is calling on families to write to their MPs and sign up to an online petition to stop the Government increasing the already heavy tax burden on families as they head off for their well earned summer holidays.

ABTA is calling on families to write to their MPs and sign up to an online petition to stop the Government increasing the already heavy tax burden on families as they head off for their well earned summer holidays.

Jet2.com has announced its summer schedules for 2010 from Leeds Bradford Airport as the airline revealed its busiest month since it started flying over six years ago.

Etihad Airways said it has enjoyed its busiest month ever with more than 616,000 passengers flying onboard the Abu Dhabi-based airline?s flights during July, a nine per cent increase on passenger numbers for July 2008.

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ?Ocean Fund? awarded The Marine Conservation Society a ?20,000 grant at the inaugural launch of Celebrity Equinox in Southampton.

Advantage Travel Centres has launched its first viral marketing campaign in a bid to expand its customer database and build an ongoing relationship with existing consumers.

Kirker Holidays is highlighting special offers and late availability for European destinations.

Barbados Elegant Hotels Group has launched a Christmas in Summer initiative, offering discounts of up to 40% off, free extra nights and free room upgrades when booking by August 31.

Kuoni has launched its largest tailor-made Africa brochure for 2009 featuring Malawi for the first time and offering a greater range of handpicked exclusive safaris.