Health boss’ international travel prediction highlights need for “renamed and repurposed” JobKeeper: AFTA
Like the way that Pokémon character Jigglypuff turns into Wigglytuff, AFTA is…
Travel agency boss and AFTA director unexpectedly passes away
Travel agency network CT Partners is mourning the loss of its general…
Crucial details on agent support package emerge, as AFTA meets Deputy PM about JobKeeper
Wondering when you’ll be able claim for a one-off government payment, and…
“Couldn’t ask for a better outcome”: AFTA chief reacts to historic government rescue package for agents
Darren Rudd has almost run out of superlatives to describe the federal…
Travel agents to be handed $128m federal government lifeline
It's not quite the $250 million ask that AFTA was after, but…
Travel tops the list of COVID-related complaints received by the ACCC
In what will probably come as a shock to no one, travel…
Queensland to reopen border to Greater Sydney travellers from December
Palaszczuk has extended a pre-emptive welcome to Sydneysiders who want to spend…
Australia’s small business ombudsman says travel agent support package is “a matter of urgency”
The calls for ScoMo to get off his backside and announce the…
AFTA provides much-anticipated update on “frustratingly slow” government rescue package
Wondering when that federal government announcement of sector-specific support is happening? Get…
AFTA chief says Prime Minister set to announce agent-specific support package
Darren Rudd offered plenty of scoops to the Travel DAZE audience during…
Travel DAZE 2020 kicks off to a big virtual audience!
Did you register for Travel DAZE but forgot to set a reminder…
Have you seen the Travel DAZE 2020 agenda?
With Travel DAZE 2020 kicking off on Monday, start blocking out time…
Travel DAZE 2020 is just around the corner! Have you registered?
Is your diary looking pretty empty in the first week of November?…
AFTA’s Resilient Mind Program yields huge results
It appears alcohol-free days, cold showers and a digital detox are just…
“They deserve respect”: Former Labor leader states case for agent support from government
Bill and his faithful companion, Walter, are using their platform to elevate…
Travel DAZE 2020 speaker spotlight: Darren Rudd, AFTA
Rudd will be updating Travel DAZE attendees on his lobbying progress for…
Cultural tourism is an ace up the industry’s sleeve: AFTA chief
AFTA's chief has penned this exclusive op-ed for Travel Weekly, in which…
“The door is still open”: AFTA boss optimistic about sector-specific financial support
Have you let out a few swears over the lack of sector-specific…
Federal Budget unveiled: Here’s what you need to know
Travel Weekly's reporter fell asleep halfway through last night's big Budget reveal…
AFTA suffers $450K annual loss
AFTA’s financial health has been laid bare in its annual report, with…
South Australia to reopen borders with NSW, provided no community cases today
If today proves to be a great day for NSW in terms…
AFTA and CLIA welcome WA government’s $3m support package for travel agents
While Western Australian agents are breathing a sigh of relief, those in…
“This is a critical three-week window”: AFTA chief urges members to get lobbying
AFTA has given members the green light to get Zooming with their…
Webjet’s Shelley Beasley fills vacant spot on AFTA board
Webjet has strengthened its ties with AFTA. However, that’s not to say…
CLIA weighs in on CATO’s travel industry reform discussion paper
The peak body for cruising has provided its two cents on CATO's…
AFTA’s electorate visits deliver with MP raising plight of agents in Parliament
AFTA’s attention-grabbing efforts are having the desired effect, with agents’ struggles front…
AFTA launches ‘Resilient Mind’ program for agents
The best part about this new program is that there are 1,000…
COVID-19 impact forces “tough” change at AFTA
The peak body for agents has announced a major operational change as…
Webjet joins AFTA, gains ATAS accreditation
Webjet boss John Guscic has been busy decking out his office with…
Get your skills verified with AFTA’s new Micro Credentials Program
Fancy adding some shiny new credentials, or verifying your existing skills? Here's…
ABS stats only hint at employment carnage experienced by agencies, says AFTA chief
AFTA's top gun says concerning stats released by the ABS don't even…
ACCC and AFTA welcome Etihad’s refund offer for cancelled Aussie flights
ACCC tsar Rod Sims has been breathing down Etihad’s neck, and it…
AFTA calls for more clarity and collaboration between businesses and government
With the border between NSW and Victoria now firmly shut, AFTA's fresh-faced…
AFTA chief says new ‘Tourism Restart Plan’ will unlock “real and immediate benefits” for agents
AFTa's newly-appointed boss is quickly making his presence felt, this time offering…
CONFIRMED: Darren Rudd to take over as AFTA’s chief executive
The cat may have already leapt out of the bag earlier this…
WA travel agents plead with state’s tourism minister for crucial funding
WA travel agents are urging the state's tourism minister to throw them…
Agent confidence “of paramount importance”: Virgin Australia bidder to honour pre-paid tickets
Agents who sold pre-paid tickets for flights with the beleaguered airline have…
