ABTA launches regional ad campaign in wake of volcano disruption

ABTAhas launched a regional press advertising campaign to encourage consumers to book with its members following the disruption caused by the recent volcanic ash crisis.

p>ABTAhas launched a regional press advertising campaign to encourage consumers to book with its members following the disruption caused by the recent volcanic ash crisis.

The campaign ? which takes the form of a half-page full-colour advertisement ? will run in major regional newspapers across the UK including the Evening Standard tomorrow on 14 May and others including the Belfast Telegraph, Birmingham Mail, the Manchester Evening News, the Scotsman, South Wales Echo and Western Morning News during the week commencing 17 May).

 

In total, the ad will be carried in 28 papers with a total circulation of more than two million.

The ad, created by Siren, carried the strapline: "When it comes to having a great holiday, don't leave anything to chance." And it goes on "ABTA members have been looking after British holidaymakers for the last 60 years, come rain or shine - or even the odd Icelandic volcano."

"Book with an ABTA member and you're guaranteed expert advice and unrivalled help in times of trouble. ABTA members helped thousands of customers get home during last month's travel chaos. It wasn't easy, but we did it together."