AFTA suffers $450K annual loss
AFTA’s financial health has been laid bare in its annual report, with the federation swinging to a loss.
CONFIRMED: Darren Rudd to take over as AFTA’s chief executive
The cat may have already leapt out of the bag earlier this week, but now the industry body has made it official.
Could this be AFTA’s new chief?
The peak body for travel agents is very close to appointing its new CEO, after being forced to provide an update on the ...
Ex-AFTA boss Jayson Westbury resurfaces with new consulting business
While all eyes are on AFTA and who will be appointed as its next chief, former boss Jayson Westbury has found himself a ...
AFTA reveals job criteria for new CEO, urges industry to “speak with a single voice”
Are you planning to apply for the vacant top role at AFTA? Well, you may want to read this first (and also avoid suggest...
John O’Sullivan on Experience Co.’s reset, travel’s recovery and Westbury’s “appalling” comments
Travel Weekly has gone one-on-one with Experience Co. CEO and former Tourism Australia boss John O’Sullivan. As in int...
“Bitchy boss”: ACA journo rips into former AFTA chief Jayson Westbury
CONTENT WARNING: if you have an aversion to judgy shaking of the head, snide remarks and dramatic close-ups, proceed wit...
AFTA chief Jayson Westbury resigns
After using a poor choice of words when talking about an Aussie TV host, Jayson Westbury has decided to step down.
AFTA boss apologises after suggesting female TV host needed “a firm uppercut”
Jayson Westbury has been busy back-peddling after suggesting a well-known Aussie TV presenter needed "a firm uppercut or...
AFTA urges governments to “forget the road to recovery, we need to be on the runway”
With interstate travel in Australia unlikely to return for another few weeks, one of the industry’s peak bodies is get...
Travel agents “well within their legal rights” to charge cancellation fees, says Westbury
AFTA's chief executive has gone into bat for agents once again. Travel Weekly understands he's chosen his Gray-Nicholls ...
AFTA to suspend chargeback scheme
The peak industry body has announced what it says are “necessary changes” to the ACS due to the significant and unpr...
AFTA welcomes latest government support, keeps pressure on
Jayson Westbury said that while the new JobKeeper payment is “definitely a very welcome step”, the industry body is ...
AFTA calls for urgent economic measures to save Australia’s travel sector
Jayson Westbury is calling on additional securities for travel agents, as they face the impacts of closed borders domest...
AFTA boss to host special webinar on COVID-19
Struggling to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and your business? We highly recommend tunin...
“Plan for six, pray for four and hope for two”: AFTA boss’ advice to agents amid COVID-19 epidemic
Jayson Westbury has offered his advice to agents on how to handle client concerns over coronavirus.
AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency
The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by surprise. Travel Weekly apologises for the excessive acrony...
AFTA boss says “many and very serious questions” to be asked about Excite Holidays
Jayson Westbury says he is committed to uncovering the truth about the collapse of Excite Holidays, which has left many ...