Latest CATO data reveals Aussies’ growing appetite for international holidays
Nearly four in 10 outbound travellers head to Southeast Asia, we think…
Travel DAZE 2025: It takes everyone to enact change, not just the Titans
It takes more than the industry heavyweights to enact change in this…
Industry leaders congratulate Senator Farrell on reappointment as Minister for Trade and Tourism
Sometimes no change is for the better. Let's hope Minister Farrell's support…
CATO releases annual Australians on Holiday Report
Aussies like a holiday? Tell us something we don't know.
CATO Touring Academy unveils first-ever Top 20 Touring Travel Agents
A chance to receive your own academy award, no not that one.
CATO announces inaugural summit to elevate Australia’s touring sector
Just wondering if the summit is the peak of meetings, what is…
Viva Holidays reverses fee increase following president Donald Trump’s 360 on tariffs
Like the rest of the world, the travel industry is in the…
EXCLUSIVE: Who is responsible for currency changes? What agents NEED to know
More twists and turns in riding the ongoing currency rollercoaster story.
CATO joins Travel Managers to showcase growth in the touring sector
CATO is just loving an event at the moment! Any more lined…
CATO strengthens industry connections with national networking events
We look forward to seeing what innovative new ideas came out of…
CATO Touring Academy launches destination training
It's been a while since we studied, but we've been on the…
CATO announces partners for IWD 2025 lunch
We hope the seating arrangements are sorted as that's a lot on…
CATO announces second speaker and MC for IWD Lunch
Hopefully there are enough seats on the flights to Melbourne around this…
CATO opens nominations for International Women’s Day lunch ticket giveaway
With one of the Queens of last year's Olympic Games already announced,…
CATO Touring Academy unveils first business education module
When we saw Touring Landscape, our eyes lit up. The word module…
Noemie Fox headlines CATO’s International Women’s Day luncheon
We were trying to come up with paddle analogies here, but our…
CATO Touring Academy doubles achievements
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) Touring Academy has surpassed all…
Council of Australian Tour Operators celebrates an eventful 25th year with famous CATO Christmas lunch
A fireside chat with the unfiltered Skroo was followed by post-networking drinks…
CATO unites at World Travel Market London
This looks like a great event! Although a moment's thought for our…
Cato Touring Academy trains up 3,500 agents in first four months
At just under $100, we reckon this course is an absolute steal…
CATO celebrates 25th anniversary with several promotions & new member competition
Win the contest and earn a spot at the fan-favourite CATO Christmas…
CATO distributes Touring Academy to New Zealand travel agents
We like sharing with our cousins across the ditch. Just don't discuss…
CATO announces TravelPay as Platinum Sponsor for Christmas lunch
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) announced TravelPay as the Platinum…
CATO Christmas Lunch 2024 tickets are now on sale
We expect all agents to be on their best behaviour. But people…
CATO reveals new trends with Australia’s 10m international travellers
Holidays, we've had a few. But actually not as many as before…
CATO Touring Academy is giving away two-year-long subscriptions to two lucky agents
Unlike that year-long gym subscription you made in January, you'll get a…
Cato Touring Academy goes live following 25th anniversary celebrations
Dress ups? If you skipped uni and want to graduate in a…
CATO commemorates 25 years of industry leadership and innovation
Here are the best images from the CATO 25th dinner. The camera…
CATO unveils new board members at 2024 AGM
Congratulations to all the members of the Board. We hope heads aren't…
Liz Anderson steps down from CATO Board after eight years of leadership
Congratulations to Liz for all her hard work at CATO. We hope…
CATO’s 25th annual celebration dinner now open to outsiders due to demand
When we say outsiders we still mean people in the industry so…
CATO celebrates 25 years with anniversary dinner
CATO's putting on a fancy spread to celebrate 25 years as other…
Federal Government recognises strength of travel trade, bumps funding to CATO members
Cue major crash on CATO website as this news hits inboxes.
CATO heads to Canberra to discuss the state of travel with Government
Telling someone you're going to Canberra "for work" is a real power…
CATO spotlights its rising stars at annual IWD luncheon
Thought you'd heard the last of IWD for this year, didn't ya?…
Collaboration, cruise-inspiration & clarity: CATO’s MD spills on its new Touring Academy
Brett Jardine is here with the 'behind the scenes' on the new…
CATO announces its Touring Academy to train agents and industry newcomers
Still reckon a tour is just hopping on and off a bus…
CATO announces digital security webinar for its members
CATO members up their tech smarts! Meanwhile, TW just learnt not to…
CATO unveils keynote speaker for 2024 International Women’s Day luncheon
Who could the speaker possibly be? Is the woman in the photo…
The Christmas Lunch Magic Mike moment during biggest CATO event ever
Were you there? If so, have you worked out how Magic Mike…