AFTA goes ATIA! Industry body unveils new industry-inclusive name, caucuses and individual memberships
AFTA has announced its biggest-ever reform with a litany of changes, including…
When will international airfares return to normal? Industry experts weigh in
It's the question on everyone's mind. That and 'How can I collect…
NTIAs sets new record with 1700+ nominations in
The NTIAs is breaking records! This is exactly why they're not allowed…
AFTA welcomes new member to drive policy at State & Territory level
AFTA's going BAFTA! And by that we mean superstar mode (not British).
AFTA reveals board members, new constitution and annual report
If you're looking for a whopping dose of AFTA news then there…
Inside Dean Long’s meeting with Penny Wong
Curious about what was discussed between Long and Wong? Check out the…
6 travel businesses cancel ATAS accreditation, some look to CATO
6 industry suppliers cancelled their participation in the ATAS, with some looking…
AFTA’s Women in Travel Summit now sold out
Just over 150 attendees will join a group of industry expert panelists…
AFTA calls for Qantas to extend expiry date on $800m of unused travel credit
Got some Qantas credits? You've got until the end of the year…
Air New Zealand to sponsor AFTA’s Women in Travel Summit
The summit is less than a month away so get your tickets…
AFTA celebrates as government adds travel consultants to skills priority list
AFTA has put in the hard yards and alarmed the government about…
AFTA announces Women In Travel summit
Three incredible events promoting women in travel to take place in Sydney…
NTIA 2023 to take place in Melbourne
After nearly 20 years, the NTIA is leaving Sydney and heading to…
Richard Taylor joins AFTA team in new role
An expanding AFTA team means more help for Aussie travel agents. And…
More than half of Aussies risk travelling underinsured, says DFAT report
Due to our phobia of roundabouts, we couldn't attend DFAT’s Consular State…
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…
BREAKING: AFTA reveals inaugural NTIA People’s Choice Award finalists
Just under 11,000 people voted for their favourite ATAS-accredited agencies in this…
AFTA gets agents to share insights to Aussie public
Travel agents are getting their voices heard and they don't even have…
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…
Check out the NTIA 2022 finalists!
This finalists list is a great resource for some networking or even…
AFTA ramps up campaigning to fix skills shortage
Dean Long has been out and about in Canberra meeting with key…
NTIA 2022 tickets are on sale!
Industry events are a great opportunity to do some networking, reconnect with…
Travel industry steadfast on keeping foot-and-mouth disease out of Aus
The industry is also intent on stopping TikTokers from dancing on sacred…
“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…
“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…
Qantas drops vaccine mandate for international arrivals
It's rumoured that while other airlines dropped their mandates earlier this month,…
Qantas upholds vaccine requirement despite government change
Just like when Travel Weekly's editor dressed in goth clothing during year…
AFTA faces new calls for trust accounts, welcomes new tourism minister
The peak body is facing calls to strengthen its ATAS accreditation scheme…
AFTA and Entire call on travel industry to support flood relief
What feels better than donating to a good cause? Bragging to your…
“It’s about doing the right thing”: Penny Spencer joins calls for the release of $74 million in unallocated funds
It turns out one-third of the $258 million COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support…
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…
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…
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,…
“Sickening thud for Australia’s travel agent community”: Carnival cruise ship relocated to US
While most people move to Florida to retire, the Carnival Spirit is…
Travel agents’ national day of action highlights cruise industry struggle
Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they…
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…
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…
