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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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AFTA chief Darren Rudd departs

Darren Rudd has hopped out of the chief's chair at AFTA after…

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National party pushes for $400 fortnightly top-up for travel industry post-JobKeeper

The Nats have backed a plan to redirect $180 million in government…

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AFTA CEO meets with Tehan to discuss $130m agent relief funding

Darren Rudd and David Smith have dropped in on their mates in…

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Key details emerge about government’s additional $130m for travel agents

Several key changes have been made to the second round of the…

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All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained

After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans…

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AFTA’s interim survey results reveal “distressing” statistics, says Rudd

AFTA has released interim results of its 'Travelsectorkeeper' survey, and they make…

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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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AFTA urges agents to complete ‘Travelsectorkeeper’ survey and Aussie Specialist Program

Are repeated efforts to highlight your business' COVID-induced financial woes falling on…

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More than $61m paid out to travel agents, as Tourism Minister meets with AFTA

Reading this is just like being a fly on the wall at…

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AFTA continues to press govt for tailored support, as Frydenberg stands firm on JobKeeper

Staff at Parliament House’s café have already memorised Darren Rudd’s coffee order,…

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AFTA prompts ACCC to update advice on COVID-affected travel

AFTA boss Darren Rudd has been rolling up his sleeves so much…

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Tourism Minister eyes potential post-JobKeeper support package for travel industry

Fingers and toes are being crossed throughout the industry, as Australia’s new…

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Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak led to $7 billion loss for tourism industry: TTF

Avalon residents have reportedly gone back into quarantine to escape the blame…

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Federal government urged to introduce HECS-style loan scheme for small businesses

Could this turn out to be another much-needed funding opportunity for travel…

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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…

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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…

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Luxury Escapes rejoins AFTA

It appears a trend of online travel companies joining the federation is…

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“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…

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Queensland to reopen border to Greater Sydney travellers from December

Palaszczuk has extended a pre-emptive welcome to Sydneysiders who want to spend…

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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…

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AFTA provides much-anticipated update on “frustratingly slow” government rescue package

Wondering when that federal government announcement of sector-specific support is happening? Get…

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AFTA chief says Prime Minister set to announce agent-specific support package

Darren Rudd offered plenty of scoops to the Travel DAZE audience during…

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Travel DAZE 2020 kicks off to a big virtual audience!

Did you register for Travel DAZE but forgot to set a reminder…

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Have you seen the Travel DAZE 2020 agenda?

With Travel DAZE 2020 kicking off on Monday, start blocking out time…

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Travel DAZE 2020 agenda revealed!

With just one week to go until Travel DAZE 2020 kicks off,…

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Travel DAZE 2020 is just around the corner! Have you registered?

Is your diary looking pretty empty in the first week of November?…

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“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…

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Travel DAZE 2020 speaker spotlight: Darren Rudd, AFTA

Rudd will be updating Travel DAZE attendees on his lobbying progress for…

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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…

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“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…

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Travel DAZE 2020 is on next month, and it’s free to attend!

The travel industry’s most thought-provoking conference is just over a month away,…

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AFTA suffers $450K annual loss

AFTA’s financial health has been laid bare in its annual report, with…

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South Australia to reopen borders with NSW, provided no community cases today

If today proves to be a great day for NSW in terms…

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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…

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“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…

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AFTA lobbies for $125m travel agent support package

The peak body for travel agents is continuing its charge towards sector-specific…

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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…

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AFTA takes case to Canberra

Keen to watch AFTA chair Tom Manwaring and CEO Darren Rudd in…

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COVID-19 impact forces “tough” change at AFTA

The peak body for agents has announced a major operational change as…

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