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The NTIAs went off with a bang! Check out all the winners + photos here

Nothing like a good awards night to catch up with old friends…

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NTIAs kick off tomorrow night! Here’s all the details for the event

The night of nights is nearly here! Get ready to catch up…

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BREAKING: AFTA reveals inaugural NTIA People’s Choice Award finalists

Just under 11,000 people voted for their favourite ATAS-accredited agencies in this…

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AFTA taps Flight Centre’s Nina Hedges as new compliance manager

After serving five years as Flight Centre's customer liaison and risk manager…

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AFTA director David Padman resigns

After a 10-year tenure as a director of the Australian Federation of…

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AFTA gets agents to share insights to Aussie public

Travel agents are getting their voices heard and they don't even have…

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News Corp’s Escape is on the hunt for Australia’s best travel agency

Reckon you've got what it takes to be named Australia's best travel…

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Check out the NTIA 2022 finalists!

This finalists list is a great resource for some networking or even…

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AFTA completes ATAS review, T&C statements to be mandated

AFTA recently undertook an independent review of its Travel Accreditation Scheme to…

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“I believe in our industry”: Roy Merricks on why AFTA is more important now than ever

Following his election to the AFTA board on Friday, MTA's co-founder told…

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Julie Primmer resigns from AFTA board ahead of election results

Following more than ten years as a director of AFTA, Julie Primmer…

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AFTA ramps up campaigning to fix skills shortage

Dean Long has been out and about in Canberra meeting with key…

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TravelManagers’ TCF Launch Applauded by PTMs

We hope you're an AL (acronym lover), because this headline has plenty…

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NTIA 2022 tickets are on sale!

Industry events are a great opportunity to do some networking, reconnect with…

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Travel industry steadfast on keeping foot-and-mouth disease out of Aus

The industry is also intent on stopping TikTokers from dancing on sacred…

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AFTA reveals major change to ATAS as charter review wraps up

The peak travel body has announced a major change to its accreditation…

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“It was an unintentional oversight”: AFTA adds in-demand category to NTIAs

Dean Long's phone has been ringing off the hook after keen-eyed agents…

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“The client will feel the effect”: the real-world cost of Qantas’ commission cut

Drastic changes to Qantas' commission rates have caused an uproar amongst the…

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“The client will feel the effect”: the real-world cost of Qantas’ commission cut

Drastic changes to Qantas' commission rates have caused an uproar amongst the…

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Qantas drops vaccine mandate for international arrivals

It's rumoured that while other airlines dropped their mandates earlier this month,…

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AFTA raises concerns about domino impact of flight cancellations

Have you missed a flight or two recently? You're definitely not the…

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AFTA and CLIA bring back NTIA and the port & destination showcase

Polish your dancing shoes because it's industry events galore as the two…

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CATO reveals new board as membership reaches all-time high

The only thing at an all-time high in Travel Weekly's office is…

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US to end testing requirements

Long gone are the days of having a swab shoved up your…

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AFTA faces new calls for trust accounts, welcomes new tourism minister

The peak body is facing calls to strengthen its ATAS accreditation scheme…

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“The new ministry is well informed and ready to support tourism’s future”: Peak industry bodies welcome Australia’s new PM

Travel Weekly's editor spent her Sunday morning shushing the cheering crowd at…

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AFTA farewells industry legend

AFTA's former CEO, John Dart, passed away at the age of 90.…

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Aussies urged to support local tourism after flood-related devastation

A peak industry body is asking keen travellers to postpone their trips…

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Agents to receive $75.5 million in support as Tehan releases much needed funds

The federal government appears to be enjoying a slice of humble pie,…

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Events & incentives round-up: AFTA meets MPs, Scenic showcase, win $500 + MORE!

Now that things are beginning to open up on a grander scale,…

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AFTA and Entire call on travel industry to support flood relief

What feels better than donating to a good cause? Bragging to your…

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NSW & QLD floods “another hit to consumer confidence” says AFTA CEO as booking rebound slows down

Besides the obvious damage to tourism infrastructure and flight delays, Dean Long…

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Dan Tehan vows to work with AFTA to support industry recovery

AFTA has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure the…

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More than 100 AFTA members to meet with key backbenchers to drum up support for agents

Backbench across the Liberal, National and Labor parties are going to need…

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CLIA urge government to provide economic support as ships begin to turn away from Aussie shores

The cruise industry is again urging the Australian government to provide support,…

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Singapore Airlines to cut travel agent base commission to 1 per cent

We can feel the rage radiating from Dean Long's general direction after…

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Travel agents’ national day of action highlights cruise industry struggle

Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they…

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Travel workers stage national day of action urging politicians to introduce AFTA’s recovery package

Travel industry folk across the country are participating in a National Travel…

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AFTA lays down grand plan for 2022

Given how bumpy these last few years have been it's pretty risky…

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