Absolute Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of the new look ABTA Magazine for the July issue 2005, free to all Members and Travel Industry Partners.

Revamped and revitalised, the new format of ABTA Magazine will focus on a mix of news analysis, must-read destination reports, reviews, company profiles, opinion pieces, lifestyle suggestions and work related issues � as well as all the latest ABTA news updates.

Maria Pieri, managing editor, ABTA Magazine, said: �In this fast changing, tumultuous and highly dynamic industry, ABTA Magazine is able to provide a voice of reflection in these highly charged times.

�Our new look hopes to strengthen its position as the travel industry essential and continue to bridge the gap between UK customer and consumer magazines.�

In ABTA Magazine this month

� Indulge all your senses in our Cover Story � Our 20 Best European Spa Escapes.

� Our Destination section � Features a short-haul focus on upcoming lakes and mountain favourite, Slovenia, before returning to a still hugely popular, but more grown-up Tenerife.

� NEW Special Interest features - Get surfing safari with our top 10 unforgettable trips in Africa, OR for your last night of freedom read our indispensable Hen & Stag party guide.

� NEW City Break focus � With a spotlight on Cologne and Las Vegas.

� NEW Analysis section � Incisive comment on the industry�s top stories and trends

� NEW Work: Life section � We talk to key industry figures in our People section; look at Training, Company profiles, marketing Campaigns � and introduce our Travel Agent Blog;

� NEW Lifestyle Section � Travel reviews, focus on Comfort Zone (Wellbeing), travel health, gadgets, books, CDs and Films, Food & Wine, Going Out reviews, 48 hours in�, and a Diary of the latest happenings.

For more information, subscription queries � or information on how to request your latest copy visit: www.absolutepublishing.com or send an email to: editorial@abtamagazine.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

The Association of British Travel Agents, formed in 1950, is the UK's leading travel trade association with nearly 7,000 offices, representing over 90% of the UK travel industry and accounting for over �30 billion annual spend on travel. ABTA offers consumers financial security, reliability and protection.

Absolute Publishing is a London-based publisher, established for more than eight years in the fields of Travel and Sports publishing, both consumer, business-business and contract. Absolute Publishing has been the publisher of ABTA Magazine since 1997. ABTA Magazine is the only monthly, officially endorsed publication of the Association of British Travel Agents. Distribution is free of charge to ABTA Members, and readership is 35,000.

For advertising queries please contact Matthew Jackson, Managing Director, Absolute Publishing on 020 7253 9009, or e-mail matthew@abtamagazine.co.uk