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ATIA CEO and Travel DAZE speaker Dean Long reveals what’s keeping him awake at night

What keeps Dean awake at night is already too much information.

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ATIA and Australian Travel Education to pursue individual paths

We look forward to new announcements for much-needed travel trade education programs…

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ATIA safeguards members financial details ahead of FY24 accreditation-renewal period

We didn't think the ATIA crew would have fallen for those dodgy…

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ATIA unveils slew of new initiatives set to reshape Australian travel sector

When ATIA invites you to a conference discussing its five year plan…

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InsideJapan launches new highlights tour as data shows Japan boom for Aussie Travellers

If you've missed all of our Japan news, this is a sign…

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ATIA welcomes reforms on slot hoarding at Sydney Airport

The reforms come after months of debate and campaigning. Hopefully changes to…

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ATIA taps James Hewlett to boost partner engagement

Hewlett's the man with the 'sauce' (as the kids say). And he…

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ATIA wants to hear from its members as it looks to address skills, workforce shortages

Workforce shortages mean empty offices. And, alike empty bellies, empty offices give…

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Tourism Research Australia data shows international travel’s boom has hindered domestic growth

It's hard to believe, but Australians are keener on international rather than…

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ATIA welcomes findings of senate report into Australian aviation

If some of the suggestions from our office made it into the…

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Newscorp throws support behind NTIAs with three great prizes

With a prize of two return flights to Europe, we're sure this…

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Finalists for NTIAs business categories are here!

It's all about shaking hands and making deals with these business finalists.…

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ATIA announces next set of NTIAs finalists

Everyone's getting excited for travels version of the Oscars, lets just hope…

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Dean Long to appear at Qatar Airways blocking senate inquiry

Dean Long will also be discussing NDC's, but that's not quite as…

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Two pre-awards networking events announced for the NTIAs

Networking events are great for catching up with friends and going crazy…

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Travel Weekly TV: Dean Long, CEO Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), formerly (AFTA)

Find out about a potential moment of scandal involving a bar stool…

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ATIA announces full list of 2023 NTIA nominees

Check out the list to find out who's who in the zoo,…

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ATIA launches ATAS Member Deal platform to spotlight members

Unlike the high school drama teacher that didn't pick this TW reporter…

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When will international airfares return to normal? Industry experts weigh in

It's the question on everyone's mind. That and 'How can I collect…

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NTIA tickets are now on sale!

Buy a ticket and connect with friends at the NTIAs! That or…

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Viking is bringing the (after)party to the NTIAs!

The cruise line, not medieval Scandinavians. We'd hate for you to be…

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NTIAs sets new record with 1700+ nominations in

The NTIAs is breaking records! This is exactly why they're not allowed…

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NTIA nominations are now open!

Nominations are open for the big soirée! Call your mates to chuck…

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AFTA’s CEO represents Aussie agents on the global stage at WTAAA meeting

Dean Long has gone to Korea to shake hands and put names…

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“It goes straight into consolidated revenue”: AFTA’s CEO on the ‘tourist tax’

Want to know where that tourist tax is going? Dean Long is…

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Passenger movement charge budget announcement will cost industry $520m – AFTA

The Federal Government decision to generate an extra $520M over the 5…

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Inside Dean Long’s meeting with Penny Wong

Curious about what was discussed between Long and Wong? Check out the…

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AFTA to dramatically evolve its constitution

The changes are set to have a massive impact on the weight…

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ATMC prepares the industry for busy year ahead at monthly meeting

Are you ready for the busy year ahead? Ready might be a…

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AFTA calls for Qantas to extend expiry date on $800m of unused travel credit

Got some Qantas credits? You've got until the end of the year…

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NTIAs 2023 location revealed

The NTIAs are headed to one of Crown's must prestigious function spaces…

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AFTA reveals program for the inaugural Women In Travel Summit

The summit is one of many key events in the travel industry…

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Air New Zealand to sponsor AFTA’s Women in Travel Summit

The summit is less than a month away so get your tickets…

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AFTA celebrates as government adds travel consultants to skills priority list

AFTA has put in the hard yards and alarmed the government about…

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NTIA 2023 to take place in Melbourne

After nearly 20 years, the NTIA is leaving Sydney and heading to…

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Richard Taylor joins AFTA team in new role

An expanding AFTA team means more help for Aussie travel agents. And…

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AFTA urges Minister to tackle travel workforce woes

The peak body's Workforce Taskforce has been in Canberra once again, striking…

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AFTA opens EOI for NTIA Custodians Council

Are three acronyms too many for one headline? We're opening our own…

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