- England’s BTA has submitted its Budget representation on behalf of the Travel Management sector.
- Priorities include a freeze on Air Passenger Duty, reclassification of premium economy, and a capped hotel levy.
- The BTA also calls for real investment in rail infrastructure for business travellers.
- London Treasury portal closes on 9 September, and the BTA is seeking member input on the priorities.
- The submission aims to address rising costs and ensure the competitiveness of business travel.
England’s Business Travel Association has submitted its Budget representation to the Westminster government on behalf of the Travel Management sector, setting out its priorities for the upcoming fiscal statement. The submission includes a call for a freeze on Air Passenger Duty, the reclassification of premium economy, a fair and capped hotel levy, and real investment in rail infrastructure that works for people travelling for work. The representation comes as the sector seeks to address rising costs and ensure the competitiveness of business travel.
The BTA’s priorities reflect ongoing concerns about the tax burden on travellers and the need for improved domestic transport connectivity. A freeze on Air Passenger Duty would help maintain the affordability of air travel, while the reclassification of premium economy would provide clarity on the tax treatment of this growing cabin class. The call for a fair and capped hotel levy aims to prevent excessive local taxes on business accommodation, and investment in rail is positioned as essential for productive business travel.
The London Treasury portal closes on 9 September, and the BTA has invited its members to share their views on the priorities. The organisation is encouraging travel management professionals to vote on the proposals and suggest alternative priorities. The submission process reflects the sector’s engagement with government on policy issues that affect business travel and the wider economy.
