Lobby your MPs on Small Business Saturday, says Abta

Abta is encouraging its members write to their MPs ahead of Small Business Saturday this weekend.

The association has shared a standard template letter to help the process which highlights the important contribution that members’ businesses make by employing local people and generating income for the local economy.

Together with the template letter, which can be edited and personalised, Abta has also shared social media posts to promote the sector.

Members are also encouraged to include data on the contribution to their constituency’s economy, which can be found in Abta’s value of travel data dashboard on abta.com.

Luke Petherbridge, head of public affairs said: “Small Business Saturday is an ideal opportunity for Abta members to remind their MPs about the immense contribution our sector makes to local economies, both financially and in terms of providing jobs.

“The standard letter we have created encourages MPs to fully appreciate the value of outbound travel and the services our members provide for the people of towns, cities and villages throughout the country, and calls on MPs to champion our industry in parliament.”

Through its social media channels, Abta is also encouraging customers to support Small Business Saturday this weekend by visiting or calling their local Abta travel agency.