AFTA lays down grand plan for 2022
Given how bumpy these last few years have been it's pretty risky to make long term plans, but AFTA is giving it a crack.
Federal government provides boost for travel agents with multiple outlets
The government has dipped into its coffers to help agents be ready and raring for bookings once borders reopen.
Federal lockdown support to dry up as early as October, says Treasurer
Looks like state leaders have already started emailing in to let Josh Frydenberg know what they think of his announcemen...
WA travel agents now able to apply for their share of $16.8m support fund
With the WA government posting a whopping $5.6 billion surplus in FY21, we reckon Mark McGowan won’t even notice a few...
“We need more support, and we need it now”: AFTA’s urgent warning to Austrade
Still waiting for Austrade to process your application for support? Well, here's AFTA's attempt at moving the needle.
CATO calls for clear roadmap for reopening of Australia’s international border
After contemplating the Federal Budget for a couple of days, Brett Jardine and the team at CATO have suggested a few ame...
Next round of travel agent support program opens
Grab all your supporting docs and a calculator and head to the Austrade website, because the government’s second fundi...
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 how you can claim your share.
Key details emerge about government’s additional $130m for travel agents
Several key changes have been made to the second round of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program. Get up to speed ...
“We need to address the elephant in the room”: travel agent implores government to make ‘that announcement’
An Aussie agent has waxed poetic about the travel industry's struggles in this impassioned plea for the government to st...
AFTA urges agents to complete ‘Travelsectorkeeper’ survey and Aussie Specialist Program
Are repeated efforts to highlight your business' COVID-induced financial woes falling on deaf ears? Try this.
Government’s travel agent grants scheme comes under attack by scammers
Have you been getting threatening calls or emails about your grant application? All is explained here.
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, as the AFTA boss spends another...
“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 government’s $128 million boost to the sector.
Travel agents to be handed $128m federal government lifeline
It's not quite the $250 million ask that AFTA was after, but it's certainly better than nothing.
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 lifeline agents so badly need have grown even louder and sl...
AFTA provides much-anticipated update on “frustratingly slow” government rescue package
Wondering when that federal government announcement of sector-specific support is happening? Get a little bit of clarity...
Tourism bodies call for $1.3bn lifeline for Victoria’s devastated visitor economy
It’s desperate times for Victoria’s tourism industry, and two industry bodies are pleading for help before it gets w...