7 June AFTA’s Global Advocacy work June 7, 2023 By AFTA Admin Media Release WTAAA, Advocacy 0 AFTA CEO Dean Long this week attended the global WTAAA meeting in Seoul, Korea. AFTA is proud to be a founding member of the World Travel Agent Association Alliance (WTAAA), the primary conduit for all IATA and agency matters globally, in 2008. The WTAAA represents 11 regional markets across the globe, with regional and direct member associations in 67 countries worldwide. Quotes from Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) CEO Dean Long: “As we enter a new recovery phase locally, the work we do globally to shape the international framework is critical especially given so many of the local issues in each market are born from global decisions." “Many of the regulations that are implemented in Australia are set globally and they do have a direct impact on Australian consumers and trade.” “This weekend I was in Korea with AFTA’s colleagues from NZ, USA, Canada, South America, Korea, South Africa and Europe as we reviewed the global outcomes of the latest decisions by IATA. While each market has a local consultative body, most final decisions that determine how we settle and pay airlines and the standards around NDC are made globally." “At this meeting, among the issues considered, we signed off on a vital project relating to our international requirements for the future of NDC. This will ensure our members’ clients can access the products and services they wish to purchase through our members.” Related Articles AFTA’s National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers meets with Minister for Skills and Training With the skills and workforce shortages the biggest brake on Travel’s full recovery post-pandemic, The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Workforce Taskforce today met with Minister for Skills and Training, The Hon. Brendan O’Connor. 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. 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. 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. ATIA Seeks Member Input to Shape Workforce Development Strategy The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has launched the “Skills and Workforce Survey” to gather comprehensive insights from members. ATIA Advocacy - October It’s been a big month in advocacy, with the Senate Select Committee’s swift Inquiry into Bilateral Air Service Agreements both commencing and being finalised since the last newsletter! Dean and Ingrid have also been in Canberra, having met with key Ministers and Departments about progressing recommendations in Bilateral Air Services Report, priorities for the Aviation White Paper, as well as skills and training issues. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.