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,…
Travellers Choice adds new members in Victoria and Queensland
The agency network has welcomed a couple of new members, one of…
AFTA mobilises members to push for additional $130m of government support
The federation is once again rallying its troops for another round of…
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…
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…
“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…
“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…
Qantas delays international restart, as Joyce issues “hermit state” warning
Thought Qantas' October timeline for the restart of international flights was looking…
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…
Travel industry reacts to New Zealand’s trans-Tasman bubble announcement
The announcement of quarantine-free travel from Australia to NZ has been met…
CATO reacts to shock departure of AFTA boss
The council’s MD, Brett Jardine, has provided his response to what was…
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…
“The travel industry has been the sacrificial lamb”: CATO bigwigs plead with Tourism Minister for financial aid
CATO’s delegation also bumped into AFTA’s boss while down in Canberra this…
AFTA urges agents to complete ‘Travelsectorkeeper’ survey and Aussie Specialist Program
Are repeated efforts to highlight your business' COVID-induced financial woes falling on…
More than $61m paid out to travel agents, as Tourism Minister meets with AFTA
Reading this is just like being a fly on the wall at…
AFTA continues to press govt for tailored support, as Frydenberg stands firm on JobKeeper
Staff at Parliament House’s café have already memorised Darren Rudd’s coffee order,…
More than $33m already paid to travel agents as part of government support package
Did you assume that the federal government’s agent support package was already…
AFTA prompts ACCC to update advice on COVID-affected travel
AFTA boss Darren Rudd has been rolling up his sleeves so much…
Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak led to $7 billion loss for tourism industry: TTF
Avalon residents have reportedly gone back into quarantine to escape the blame…
Federal government urged to introduce HECS-style loan scheme for small businesses
Could this turn out to be another much-needed funding opportunity for travel…
