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EXCLUSIVE: Does the travel industry need to do more to weed out scammers?

And by scammers we don't mean people who don't pay for their…

Sofia Geraghty Sofia Geraghty

ATAS complaints process acknowledges non-economic loss

A High Court case win over 'disappointment and distress' on a cruise…

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ATAS compliance team praised as one of the best benefits of attaining accreditation

Who you gonna call? ... ATAS! If you don't get the Ghostbusters…

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6 travel businesses cancel ATAS accreditation, some look to CATO

6 industry suppliers cancelled their participation in the ATAS, with some looking…

James Harrison James Harrison

AFTA members highlight the importance of ATAS accreditation

ATAS accreditation is a great way to show off your expertise. It's…

James Harrison James Harrison

AFTA opens EOI for NTIA Custodians Council

Are three acronyms too many for one headline? We're opening our own…

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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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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…

James Harrison James Harrison

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

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

James Harrison James Harrison

“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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TravelManagers’ TCF Launch Applauded by PTMs

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

James Harrison James Harrison

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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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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Luxury Escapes rejoins AFTA

It appears a trend of online travel companies joining the federation is…

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AFTA suffers $450K annual loss

AFTA’s financial health has been laid bare in its annual report, with…

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CLIA weighs in on CATO’s travel industry reform discussion paper

The peak body for cruising has provided its two cents on CATO's…

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AFTA scolds CATO over travel industry reform discussion paper

CATO has set the cat amongst the pigeons with its newly released…

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Webjet joins AFTA, gains ATAS accreditation

Webjet boss John Guscic has been busy decking out his office with…

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Tripfuser launches 100-plus travel ‘bubble’ trips, gains ATAS accreditation

Keen to restart the conversation with clients about travelling again? Consider this…

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AFTA issues COVID-19 travel advice flyer to ATAS members

Are your clients fearing the worst amid the coronavirus epidemic? Allay their…

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AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency

The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by…

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Agent Wrap: AFTA announces roadshow, Silversea’s massive incentive, Visit USA kicks off expos + MORE!

Incentives and expos and famils, oh my! Get the latest update on…

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Two agencies lose ATAS status

AFTA has kicked two agencies out of the ATAS club in the…

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New advertising guidelines for ATAS members

AFTA has issued a passive-aggressive warning to ATAS members that dodgy advertising…

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AFTA cancels ATAS accreditation for whopping 20 agencies

AFTA is revoking ATAS accredited statuses left, right, and centre. Now is…

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Tell us who you think deserves an ATA Award!

The Australian Travel Awards are in less than two months, people! And…

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AFTA wants your feedback in review of ATAS charter

Now's your chance to have a say in AFTA's ATAS review. We'd…

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AFTA cancels five agency accreditations

In other news, we've cancelled our gym membership. Although we can't promise…

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1000+ Aussies out of pocket over travel company collapse

We thought spilling coffee on our white shirt and getting chased by…

Hannah Edensor Hannah Edensor

AFTA revokes ATAS status of Victorian business

The last thing you want to see in your inbox is a…

Hannah Edensor Hannah Edensor

AFTA announces People’s Choice finalists

The People's Choice finalist list is here! We suggest you get the…

Hannah Edensor Hannah Edensor

AFTA reveals highest agency turnover + more

Like an episode of Dating Naked, this new AFTA report reveals all…

Hannah Edensor Hannah Edensor

Are you most popular agency of the year?

AFTA has launched its People's Choice award, although staunchly refuses taking bribes.…

Hannah Edensor Hannah Edensor

AFTA Owners & Managers Survey Results

Positive sentiment surrounding business growth and performance were reported as part of…

Daisy Melwani Daisy Melwani

AFTA targets Tasmanians to book ATAS

The campaign will ensure more Tasmanians know to choose ATAS agencies for…

Kate Webster Kate Webster

“Disappointed” Bestjet reacts to ATAS ruling

Online retailer Bestjet has branded the decision of Queensland's Supreme Court regarding…

Anne Majumdar Anne Majumdar

Bestjet loses out in ATAS accreditation battle

Bad news for Bestjet as the Supreme Court ruled in favour of…

Anne Majumdar Anne Majumdar

Australian Escapes reborn after going into administration

Australian Escapes is apparently back in business as a new entity less…

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Bestjet slaps AFTA with injunction over ATAS snub

AFTA's decision to refuse to renew Bestjet's ATAS accreditation has prompted a…

Anne Majumdar Anne Majumdar

Bestjet gets ATAS boot

AFTA is laying down the law, and another retailer has failed to…

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