18 March Significant Recruitment Challenges Continue for Travel March 18, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 The most recent Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) survey continues to show an industry-wide undersupply of suitably skilled workers. The level of suitably skilled workers was found to be lacking across the board, with 84% reporting an undersupply of suitably skilled workers for travel consultants. That number jumped to 100% in relation to travel agency managers, 67% for tour guides, and 45% reporting an undersupply of suitably skilled workers for sales, marketing, and business development roles. The findings informed ATIA’s submission to the Government’s Skills Priority List for 2024 (https://bit.ly/3Ta4kgO), the critical process that guides funding support and projects for in-demand occupations. ATIA’s ongoing work on skills and jobs has resulted in its successful inclusion as one of just five select experts in the Travel and Tourism Strategic Workforce Advisory Group. This is part of the pivotal Roundtable for the Jobs and Skills Council for the Travel and Tourism Industry, facilitated by Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA). ATIA’s influence extends beyond the immediate skills and training arena, with recent participation in consultations concerning the Passport Office’s governing legislation. With Australia having one of the highest passport application fees globally, ATIA has provided critical feedback on the fee increase methodology to maintain affordable passport accessibility for Australians. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY INGRID FRASER: ‘This is a decisive moment for the Travel Industry. Being part of the Travel and Tourism Strategic Workforce Advisory Group enables us to directly voice the concerns and suggestions of our members, ensuring that the pressing needs for skilled professionals in our sector are not just heard but acted upon.’ ‘ATIA continues to be at the forefront of advocacy and support for the travel industry, facilitating a collaborative approach to overcome workforce challenges and foster a prosperous future for all industry stakeholders.’ ‘Our engagement with SaCSA and participation in government consultations underlines our commitment to advocate for a robust and accessible travel industry. We are dedicated to representing the interests of our members and ensuring that Australians can continue to journey with ease.’ Related Articles 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. 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. 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. 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. ATIA continues international work The Australian Travel Industry Association continued its international advocacy and relationship building this week with CEO Dean Long speaking at the prestigious ITB Asia 2023 Conference in Singapore. AFTA unveils Women in Travel Summit program The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has today revealed the program for the highly anticipated Women in Travel Summit in Sydney which will inform AFTA’s inaugural Workforce Report. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.