NTIA Afterparty is going to be Viking-tastic! Viking is sponsoring the NTIA Afterparty and it’s going to be epic! August 9, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
Record numbers of 1700 nominations received for 2023 NTIA Awards As the NTIAs fast approach, this year AFTA has received the highest ever number of nominations July 31, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
Singapore Airlines returns as NTIA major sponsor The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November and AFTA is thrilled to announce Singapore Airlines as the major sponsor for the event for the second year running. July 19, 2023 By ATIA_Admin National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) NTIA, National Travel Industry Awards, Singapore Airlines 0 Comment Read More >>
Industry Stalwarts and Consumer Representatives Appointed to ATAS Appeals Complaint Committee (ACAC) Industry stalwarts David Padman and Melvyn Almeida, along with consumer representatives Philip Field and Jillian Brewer, have been announced as the committee members for the critically important ATAS Appeals Complaint Committee (ACAC). July 18, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA team grows to drive Policy at State and Territory Level Building on its ongoing investments in shaping policy development to benefit member businesses, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has today appointed a new Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Ingrid Fraser. July 13, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Claiming tax deductions for travel businesses: webinar reminder for ATAS members One of the many benefits of ATAS accreditation is ongoing education for participating travel professionals, and next Tuesday’s webinar will welcome a guest presenter from the ATO to explain claiming tax deductions for small businesses. July 7, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATAS support through complaint process a winner Support through successful management and resolution of customer disputes is one of the many benefits of being ATAS accredited according to participating travel professionals. July 5, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Gow-Gates Insurance Broking Group appoints Judith Crompton, Director of Travel Insurance Services Gow-Gates Insurance Broking Group increases its position and activities into Travel Insurance, with the major appointment of Judith Crompton Director, Travel Insurance Services. June 7, 2023 By ATIA_Admin General 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA’s Global Advocacy work With many of the key regulations implemented in Australia set globally, the involvement of The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) with the World Travel Agent Association Alliance (WTAAA) is critical. June 7, 2023 By ATIA_Admin Media Release WTAAA, Advocacy 0 Comment Read More >>
Passenger Movement Charge increase will see an extra $520M lost out of Travel Sector Budget announcement of $10 hike in Passenger Movement Charge(PMC) disappointing given Travel still on cusp of recovery Increased PMC at $70 for everyone leaving Australia means $1.3Bn generated in total PMC revenue in 24/25 ($420M of which to be spent on Border Management[1]) Growing tax receipts through increased travelling and traveller numbers would have been a better and fairer outcome May 10, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>