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CATO calls for domestic ‘vaccine passport’ and transparency around PM’s pathway out of COVID-19

The Council of Australian Tour Operators has joined the mob of industry…

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CATO decides on future with major restructure

The industry body is making some BIG changes. However, it's understood the…

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Austrade updates next round of travel agent support program

Wondering when round two payments are due to start appearing in bank…

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CATO calls for clear roadmap for reopening of Australia’s international border

After contemplating the Federal Budget for a couple of days, Brett Jardine…

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CATO reacts to shock departure of AFTA boss

The council’s MD, Brett Jardine, has provided his response to what was…

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“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…

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“Devastated”: CATO reacts to Tucan Travel’s collapse

CATO has acknowledged the UK and Australian-owned company’s 33-year contribution to the…

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“Misleading and provocative”: CATO unleashes on CHOICE over new travel survey

Brett Jardine has offered a stinging critique of the consumer advocacy group's…

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CATO hosts Catalan-themed Christmas party

Upon reading this news, Travel Weekly's editor called Australia Post to berate…

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Birmo says international travel may be back on the cards in 2021

International travel in 2021 may not be off the cards just yet,…

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CATO, CLIA and ATEC unite to chart post-COVID course

While the accompanying photo highlights the lack of diversity amongst the industry…

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CATO engages Australia’s largest news publisher to discuss tourism’s recovery

Having made waves in the industry with its discussion paper last week,…

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CLIA weighs in on CATO’s travel industry reform discussion paper

The peak body for cruising has provided its two cents on CATO's…

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AFTA scolds CATO over travel industry reform discussion paper

CATO has set the cat amongst the pigeons with its newly released…

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CATO rolls out industry-standard T&Cs for land supply sector

If COVID-19 cancellations have taught the industry anything, its the importance of…

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CATO granted access to utilise ‘Safe Travels’ protocols

Unsure what this good news means for you as a CATO member?…

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Four newcomers join CATO’s board

Were you vying for a spot on CATO's board? Well, it's likely…

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CATO creates its own COVID-safe travel protocols

Brett Jardine and his team at CATO have revealed how they will…

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One-on-one with travel marketing maven Julie King

To answer some of Travel Weekly's burning questions about travel marketing, we…

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Industry body engages ACCC for travel policy development

One of the industry’s peak bodies has stepped up to the plate…

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CATO postpones 2020 awards

The move comes not long after AFTA decided to scrap this year's…

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CATO members generate three-point action plan following crisis talks

Are you a tour operator in need of some guidance during this…

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CATO calls for credits over refunds to protect agents

The Council of Australian Tour Operators has issued a rallying cry to…

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Globus named platinum sponsor for CATO Awards

Were you gunning for the platinum sponsorship at this year's CATO Awards?…

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CATO reveals new venue and format for 2020 awards

Do you enjoy cutting a rug at industry events? Well, this news…

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BUSHFIRES: CATO urges Aussies to help encourage tourism, Scenic drops big donation and more accommodation providers step up

We've been covering so much bushfire news lately that we're considering creating…

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CATO’s latest ‘Ground Control’ issue is out now

Looking for some summer reading material? Or perhaps a space-filler on your…

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CATO’s new consumer-facing travel mag officially launches

Do your clients need a little nudge to make their next booking?…

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CATO Awards to become standalone event in 2020

Travel Weekly thoroughly enjoyed the inaugural CATO Awards earlier this year, despite…

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CATO to launch consumer-facing magazine

Got clients who are looking for a little travel inspo? This new…

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Inaugural CATO travel trends report reveals who is most likely to book with an agent

The new research shines a light on the shape and direction of…

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REVEALED: All the winners from the first-ever CATO Awards

Congrats to all the winners at the inaugural CATO Awards! Congrats also…

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CATO unveils new-look board

The Council of Australian Tour Operators has elected its new board, which…

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CATO chairman takes aim at “deceptive and misleading” advertising by industry disruptors

Did you happen to miss Dennis Bunnik’s venom-filled address at CATO’s recent…

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REVEALED: All the finalists for the inaugural CATO Awards

Did you fail to find your name on the shortlist for this…

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Are YOU crisis ready? Key takeaways from CATO’s Crisis Management Conference

We learnt a lot at the CATO Crisis Management conference. DFAT uses…

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CATO’s crisis management conference is coming up fast

Travel Weekly's crisis management plan is to drink more coffee and cry…

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WORLD FIRST: This start-up just joined CATO

In another world first, Travel Weekly has gone five whole days without…

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CATO gives top honour to retiring founder, Peter Baily

Meanwhile, we're bestowing upon ourselves the top honour of a Friday afternoon…

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Flavour of the Week

Next to these Travel Industry champs, we feel like complete sloths. Although…

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