AFTA updates campaign encouraging members to contact local MPs
Want to give your local MP a piece of your mind but…
AFTA reach out for further government support in the face of Omicron
AFTA hopes a "grassroots activation" will get them on the "same field"…
AFTA applauds NSW government’s spotlight on travel T&Cs
Travel Weekly’s own terms and conditions state that staff must be at…
Travel agents left out of NSW’s $530m plan to revive tourism and events
The plan includes vouchers to encourage domestic travel and a fund to…
Federal government provides boost for travel agents with multiple outlets
The government has dipped into its coffers to help agents be ready…
“Recovery will be muted and restrained”: Industry bigwigs warn that ending Australia’s international travel ban will not save the industry
Some of the travel industry's top brass have weighed in on the…
AFTA chair says trust accounts won’t solve the industry’s image problem, but service fees might
A consumer advocate is calling for mandatory trust accounts and law reforms…
Strong take-up of AFTA membership continues
If the current demand for AFTA membership is anything to go by,…
AFTA mobilises members to push for additional $130m of government support
The federation is once again rallying its troops for another round of…
AFTA to increase mental health resources for members
The federation is cashing in on the Victorian government's wellbeing program with…
AFTA calls on agents to join member’s vax campaign so Aussies can #GetTravelReady
This social-media-savvy agent, who you may already know from her famous videos…
AFTA membership renewals climb, as calls for more govt support continue
It appears agent confidence in the federation is high amid wretched industry…
“The product of travel has lost its value”: AFTA chair pens letter to ScoMo
Tom Wanwaring has his handwriting down pat after penning a letter to…
“Definitely tougher than this time last year”: AFTA and agents plead for return of JobKeeper
As these agents all attest, it’s time for ScoMo to loosen the…
Helloworld agent wins appeal over COVID-19 refund worth over $9,000
With a little help from her friends at AFTA, this agent managed…
AFTA extends chargeback scheme cut-off date
The gang over at the Australian Federation of Travel Agents have added…
Accommodation Association’s Dean Long named new AFTA boss
Dean Long is returning to AFTA after a few years, and he…
Katrina Barry nabs a seat on AFTA’s board, with constitutional review on the way
AFTA’s boardroom is looking a little different, and we’re not talking about…
“We need more support, and we need it now”: AFTA’s urgent warning to Austrade
Still waiting for Austrade to process your application for support? Well, here's…
New report claims Australians have “lost trust in the travel industry”
The report says that "unacceptably slow" and "difficult" refund processes have left…
CATO calls for domestic ‘vaccine passport’ and transparency around PM’s pathway out of COVID-19
The Council of Australian Tour Operators has joined the mob of industry…
“A remarkable outcome”: AFTA chair upbeat on membership renewals despite $2.1m loss
While its bottom line ain't looking too flash, at least AFTA's membership…
Industry bodies urge government to provide more support and clarity for its roadmap rollout
The industry's lobbying groups have been sharpening their pitchforks again in pursuit…
“Even the most enthusiastic take-up of holidaying at home won’t be enough”: AFTA renews calls for more agent support
AFTA has once again pointed to the gaping financial hole left by…
“Not asking for special treatment”: CLIA slams government’s cruise ban extension
Staff at CLIA's Aussie office have been told to give Joel Katz…
Austrade updates next round of travel agent support program
Wondering when round two payments are due to start appearing in bank…
AFTA demands agent recognition for recovery of $7bn in credits and refunds
The sector’s peak body says agents’ tireless efforts to satisfy frustrated customers…
Here’s how much government grant money travel agents have been paid so far
Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has provided an update on just how much…
“This is another unwelcome blow”: AFTA slams Qantas’ commission cuts
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents is raging about the national carrier's…
Federal Budget “unlikely” to deliver major benefits for agents: AFTA
Were you counting on a big cash splash from the government this…
Next round of travel agent support program opens
Grab all your supporting docs and a calculator and head to the…
REVEALED: All the details for round two of the government’s travel agent support program
An additional $130 million of government funding is up for grabs. Here’s…
AFTA welcomes $1m support package for Tasmanian travel agents
Tasmanian agents, rejoice! Premier Peter Gutwein has put his superhero cape on…
CATO reacts to shock departure of AFTA boss
The council’s MD, Brett Jardine, has provided his response to what was…
National party pushes for $400 fortnightly top-up for travel industry post-JobKeeper
The Nats have backed a plan to redirect $180 million in government…
AFTA CEO meets with Tehan to discuss $130m agent relief funding
Darren Rudd and David Smith have dropped in on their mates in…
Key details emerge about government’s additional $130m for travel agents
Several key changes have been made to the second round of the…
All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained
After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans…
AFTA’s interim survey results reveal “distressing” statistics, says Rudd
AFTA has released interim results of its 'Travelsectorkeeper' survey, and they make…
