THE ABTA TRAVEL CONVENTION Members should note that the 2006 ABTA Travel Convention will now be held in Marbella, Spain from 27-29 November. We'd planned to hold our Convention in Athens from 23-25 November but due to a number of local changes in the last few months, we feel it would be better to do this in another year. We've secured the convention facilities in Marbella where we held our very successful 1998 Convention. The event will now commence on Monday 27 November with sports and networking activities and the Welcome Party. Business Sessions will run through Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November, culminating with a spectacular Farewell Party on the Wednesday evening. We've secured an excellent line-up of key speakers, and these will be announced early next week. If you have any queries, please contact the Convention Office (moreinfo@theabtatravelconvention.com) on 01920 873030.

MILES MORGAN AT NEXT ABTA LUNCHEON Bookings are now being taken for the next ABTA Business Luncheon on Wednesday 12 July 2006, with guest speaker Miles Morgan, Sales & Marketing Director of Thomson, with additional responsibilities for internal communications and public relations. To book a place or places for this event, please visit www.abtamembers.org/seminars/milesmorgan.pdf. For specific event questions, please contact Colin Yonge (cyonge@abta.co.uk) on 020 7307 1979.

FCO AND THE WORLD CUPWith 100,000 England fans planning to travel to Germany over the next few weeks, the Foreign Office's Know Before You Go Campaign has a special section on www.fco.gov.uk titled 2006 FIFA World Cup, which has essential tips to help travellers to Germany during this time. The British Embassy in Berlin has also created a special website at www.britishembassyworldcup.com. If fans need help or advice whilst in Germany, the World Cup Consular Hotline will be in operation throughout the tournament on 0049 (0)1805 072006.

EU REGULATION - BUS AND COACH DRIVERS The definitive version of the new EU regulation 561/2006 covering driving time and rest, which also brings in digital tachographs, replacing the old 3820/1985, was published recently in the Official Journal. The implications of the new regulation become active in stages; the first stage became active on 1 May 2006. The Confederation ofPassenger Transport's summary of the revised regulation can be found at www.abtamembers.org/eudrivers.pdf. It is suggested that, if they have not already done so, tour operator Members speak to their coach operators.

IDENTITY OF OPERATING CARRIER. Members are reminded that from 16 July 2006 they will be required to inform passengers, at the time of reservation, of the airline they will be travelling with. Where a change of airline occurs, passengers should be informed as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the time of boarding. Guidance can be found at www.abtamembers.org/aviation/identitycarrier.pdf Members with queries should contact the ABTA Legal Department (legal@abta.co.uk) on 020 7307 1961.

Further informationFor information about any of the items in this issue of ABTA Today, visit www.abtamembers.org or contact the Members� Information line membersinfo@abta.co.uk on 0845 177 ABTA (2282). Change your detailsYou can change your email details at any time by going to www.abta.net/app/member.htmand following the prompts.Alternatively, contactDaryl Nurthendnurthen@abta.co.ukon 020 7307 1996. For further information visit www.theabtatravelconvention.com or call 01920 873030.