AFTA launches next phase of JobKeeper campaign
AFTA has shifted to the 'making it real' stage of its lobbying…
Ex-AFTA boss Jayson Westbury resurfaces with new consulting business
While all eyes are on AFTA and who will be appointed as…
Travel industry chorus grows louder for JobKeeper extension
Australia’s tourism industry has heaped more pressure on the federal government to…
AFTA reveals job criteria for new CEO, urges industry to “speak with a single voice”
Are you planning to apply for the vacant top role at AFTA?…
AFTA backs Tourism Australia’s new specialist program for agents
With all the negative press attention surrounding AFTA last week, this new…
AFTA urges governments to “forget the road to recovery, we need to be on the runway”
With interstate travel in Australia unlikely to return for another few weeks,…
Travel agents “well within their legal rights” to charge cancellation fees, says Westbury
AFTA's chief executive has gone into bat for agents once again. Travel…
AFTA to suspend chargeback scheme
The peak industry body has announced what it says are “necessary changes”…
AFTA urges agents to keep mental health in check
The peak industry body is urging agents to invest time in their…
AFTA to help agents mentally prepare for challenges ahead
Are you struggling with your mental health amid all the uncertainty and…
AFTA welcomes latest government support, keeps pressure on
Jayson Westbury said that while the new JobKeeper payment is “definitely a…
AFTA scraps 2020 NTIAs as part of new measures to support agents and industry
The industry body has announced a number of measures it will implement…
AFTA calls for urgent economic measures to save Australia’s travel sector
Jayson Westbury is calling on additional securities for travel agents, as they…
AFTA boss to host special webinar on COVID-19
Struggling to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry…
AFTA and Tourism Accommodation Australia respond to govt stimulus package
AFTA chief executive Jayson Westbury said the federal stimulus package will provide…
AFTA issues COVID-19 travel advice flyer to ATAS members
Are your clients fearing the worst amid the coronavirus epidemic? Allay their…
AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency
The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by…
New advertising guidelines for ATAS members
AFTA has issued a passive-aggressive warning to ATAS members that dodgy advertising…
Nominations now open for the 2020 NTIAs
Are you hoping to fill some empty space in your office trophy…
AFTA boss says “many and very serious questions” to be asked about Excite Holidays
Jayson Westbury says he is committed to uncovering the truth about the…
NTIAs 2020 launch: everything you need to know
Time to start practising your acceptance speeches and perfecting your media wall…
REVEALED: All the finalists for the inaugural CATO Awards
Did you fail to find your name on the shortlist for this…
National Travel industry Awards 2019 finalists revealed!
Did you submit an entry to this year's NTIAs? Find out if…
AFTA comments on The Travel Awards 2019
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has welcomed the name change of…
Snag yourself a ticket for AFTA’s NTIA awards Gala Dinner!
Dust off your frocks because the travel industry's night of nights is…
AFTA excludes Si Holidays from supplier benefits amid closure fears
We've got some more bad news to share from AFTA today. Meanwhile,…
AFTA revokes two agency accreditations after liquidation
Two companies are in the naughty corner after being stripped of their…
Big Fat Agent Wrap, October 13 2017
It's Friday the 13th, so check out this extra spooky Agent Wrap.…
AFTA protects agents from suppliers gone bust
Travel Weekly was on hand to catch AFTA's announcement on a new…
Open to one and all, it’s time to have your ATAS say
One year on, AFTA are set to review ATAS and welcome your…
No risky business with MTA
Mobile Travel Agents launches Zero Flight Risk, one of the industry’s biggest…
Comment: AFTA needs more TCF cash
It may have fallen well short of the $9 million initially requested,…
