Covid Inquiry must consider lockdowns and international travel ban As the hardest hit sector in Australia’s economy as a result of COVID lockdowns and the international travel ban, the Travel Sector supports the Austalian Human Rights Commission in its calls for a widening of the inquiry’s terms to include lockdowns and border closures. September 22, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the Senate Committee Inquiry into Bilateral Air Service Agreements a revolution rather than a recalibration of Australia’s aviation industry is needed to ensure consumers are better supported. September 20, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA before key Parliamentary Inquiry The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) will today appear before the Senate Committee Inquiry into Bilateral Air Service Agreements to press for urgent reform. September 19, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA Advocacy - September This month we have continued to be active in discussions with political leaders in Canberra to progress key member priorities. The rebranding to ATIA has already proven to be beneficial from a political perspective. September 13, 2023 By AFTA Admin General 0 Comment Read More >>
Two networking events announced for Friday welcome function for NTIA 2023 This year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) extravaganza will kick-off on Friday 17th November with two key networking celebrations, sponsored by CVFR Consolidation Services and Viking. September 13, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
Voting for 2023 NTIAs closes this Friday There are just a few days left to vote for this year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs), with voting closing this Friday 15th September at 11:59pm (ie 1 minute before midnight). September 12, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA 'Aspire to Hire' Webinar: A must-attend industry discussion on hiring strategies In response to the current industry landscape, ATIA is set to host the 'Aspire to Hire' webinar on Tuesday, 5th September, at 12:30pm AEST August 30, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA unveils NTIA 2023 nominees and opens voting process The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is excited to announce and congratulations the nominees of the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 2023. August 28, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) The Australian Travel Industry has a new peak industry body representing travel agents and advisors, tour operators, consolidators and wholesalers replacing the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) effective today. August 15, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA Advocacy - August Since our last newsletter, AFTA has appointed a new Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Ingrid Fraser. We've also continued our focus on addressing skills and workforce shortages in the travel sector. August 9, 2023 By AFTA Admin General 0 Comment Read More >>