New information has been released today13:17, 09 Jul 2026Updated 13:22, 09 Jul 2026Travel association ABTA has issued some new advice today for travellers heading to the likes of Spain and France this summer.‌Fresh research published today by ABTA, the travel association, has shown how the Middle East conflict has transformed the way and timing of holiday bookings, with travellers increasingly turning to travel professionals. Almost a third (31%) of UK adults considering a holiday within the next 12 months indicated they were more inclined than previously to book through a travel professional following the current Middle East conflict.‌The primary reasons cited were their 'knowledge' at 53%, 'expertise' at 44%, and 'wanting the security of a package holiday' at 41%. Furthermore, 27% of peo