THE YEAR AHEAD: Brett Jardine, Council of Australian Tour Operators
Put a ring on it, goes the lyric, just like a lemur's…
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 names Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner as guest speaker at 2024 Christmas Lunch
We imagine Skroo would be a pretty great Christmas lunch guest. Sort…
CATO names Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner as guest speaker at 2024 Christmas Lunch
We imagine Skroo would be a pretty great Christmas lunch guest. Sort…
CATO unites at World Travel Market London
This looks like a great event! Although a moment's thought for our…
Australian outbound holiday travel surges by 26% in Q2 2024, reports CATO
Are you one of these people? If so, who is doing your…
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 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 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 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…
ETC signs on as headline sponsor for CATO Christmas lunch
"Ho Ho Ho" chanted Santa at the Christmas lunch before remembering he…
CATO calls for Government to review Qatar Airways blocking
It looks like no one's happy about the Qatar Airways blocking. Well,…
CATO to review its T&Cs amid upcoming ACCC changes
Sorry, this isn't the sexiest news you're going to read. We'll have…
PHOTOS: CATO’s second annual trivia event goes off with a bang!
You can stick this one on your '24 calendar as one of…
CATO is upping its cyber security via new Platinum Partner
Rest assured that the partnership involves the handsome man in the image.…
CATO, ATEC score government funding for wholesalers and operators
Take the sting out of paying tax by scoring government funding. Now…
CATO reveals new board members following election
Who's come back to the board and who's new in the zoo?…
CATO’s World Earth Day Luncheon speakers revealed!
The speakers have been revealed for the green lunch but the menu…
CATO announces World Earth Day luncheon in Brisbane
This luncheon will be an environmentally-friendly event with plenty of networking. Attendees…
CATO and NZOTSA team up to tackle the industry
They're metaphorically tackling the industry, not literally through a combined rugby team…
Speakers revealed for CATO’s International Women’s Day luncheon!
In the same vane as Coachella's highly anticipated line-up, CATO's inaugural International…
Flight Centre report predicts fuller flights and less flexibility going forward
We hope you don't mind the middle seat because it's looking like…
CATO calls for open skies agreement to solve aviation crisis
It turns out an open skies agreement does not involve striking a…
Midweek Catch-up with CATO & SETO’s Brett Harvey
This week CATO and SETO's business development and events manager reveals all.…
New peak body established to fill educational travel void
As borders open up, this news is as good as a ride…
Bunnik Tours announces return to international touring program with new campaign
The tour operator’s joint CEOs, Dennis and Sacha Bunnik, are even planning…
CATO decides on future with major restructure
The industry body is making some BIG changes. However, it's understood the…
Austrade updates next round of travel agent support program
Wondering when round two payments are due to start appearing in bank…
CATO calls for clear roadmap for reopening of Australia’s international border
After contemplating the Federal Budget for a couple of days, Brett Jardine…
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…
CATO reacts to shock departure of AFTA boss
The council’s MD, Brett Jardine, has provided his response to what was…
AFTA CEO meets with Tehan to discuss $130m agent relief funding
Darren Rudd and David Smith have dropped in on their mates in…
AFTA’s interim survey results reveal “distressing” statistics, says Rudd
AFTA has released interim results of its 'Travelsectorkeeper' survey, and they make…
