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 >>
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 AFTA 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 >>
High powered Travel delegations meet with Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell In the lead-up to the budget next week AFTA and our members engaged with Australia's senior ministers, Minister Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, in separate events hosted in Melbourne and Sydney. May 3, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA Submission showcases Economic Importance of Travel The important role of ATAS members in facilitating bookings of inbound travel, accommodation and all the related services which underpin Australia’s Tourism Industry deserves more Government recognition and support. May 3, 2023 By AFTA Admin Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA Board Update It was a busy agenda for the final board meeting of AFTA’s financial year, with the ongoing evolution of the peak industry body including the update of the Constitution and the focus on ongoing advocacy to ensure the Travel Sector’s success. March 24, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA’s Women in Travel Summit now sold out Tickets to the highly anticipated Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Women in Travel Summit (March 13) have now sold out. March 10, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Have your say on AFTA’s evolution In one of the biggest milestones in the evolution of Travel’s peak industry body since it began, AFTA is seeking sector-wide input on the update of its Constitution. March 2, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>