AFTA suffers $450K annual loss
AFTA’s financial health has been laid bare in its annual report, with…
CONFIRMED: Darren Rudd to take over as AFTA’s chief executive
The cat may have already leapt out of the bag earlier this…
Could this be AFTA’s new chief?
The peak body for travel agents is very close to appointing its…
Ex-AFTA boss Jayson Westbury resurfaces with new consulting business
While all eyes are on AFTA and who will be appointed as…
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?…
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…
“Bitchy boss”: ACA journo rips into former AFTA chief Jayson Westbury
CONTENT WARNING: if you have an aversion to judgy shaking of the…
AFTA chief Jayson Westbury resigns
After using a poor choice of words when talking about an Aussie…
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…
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,…
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…
AFTA to suspend chargeback scheme
The peak industry body has announced what it says are “necessary changes”…
AFTA welcomes latest government support, keeps pressure on
Jayson Westbury said that while the new JobKeeper payment is “definitely a…
AFTA calls for urgent economic measures to save Australia’s travel sector
Jayson Westbury is calling on additional securities for travel agents, as they…
AFTA boss to host special webinar on COVID-19
Struggling to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry…
“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…
AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency
The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by…
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…
AFTA comments on The Travel Awards 2019
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has welcomed the name change of…
AFTA wants your feedback in review of ATAS charter
Now's your chance to have a say in AFTA's ATAS review. We'd…
AFTA protects agents from suppliers gone bust
Travel Weekly was on hand to catch AFTA's announcement on a new…
Future travel threats, according to industry leaders
Industry bigwigs have speculated on how global instability could impact tourism. Although…
How to respond to client’s terror fears
With terrorism proving a constant battle for travel, we asked Westbury, Spencer,…
How to vote for 2017 NTIA’s
It's time to cast your votes for your favourite travel peeps. We…
How to vote for the NTIA’s
It's time to cast your votes for your favourite travel peeps. We…
2017 NTIA Nominees revealed!
It's that time of the year when bribing your besties for a…
2017 NTIA Nominees revealed
It's that time of the year when bribing your besties for a…
NTIA Awards: Scoop on everything you need to know for 2017
Who will host? Which big agency will take more seats? What are…
AFTA Owners & Managers Survey Results
Positive sentiment surrounding business growth and performance were reported as part of…
AFTA stands strong against bogus justification of PMC increase
AFTA is backing the travel industry's disappointment in PMC increase, calling out…
Westbury concludes time as WTAAA Chair
The WTAAA held its annual General Assembly and bi-annual Board meeting where…
Bestjet slaps AFTA with injunction over ATAS snub
AFTA's decision to refuse to renew Bestjet's ATAS accreditation has prompted a…
“Travel tax” $1b forecast riles industry all over again
Tensions are running high as the controversial PMC, also known as the…
ATAS changes gear as GM O’Riordan departs
AFTA says bye bye to Gary O'Riordan as it promises the continued…
ATAS training requirements raised following review
Customer-facing agents may have to 'hit the books' after an ATAS review…
AFTA drives ATAS message out to regional Australia
AFTA's ATAS TVC aired on regional screens for the first time at…
A Christmas message from AFTA
Another year comes to an end - AFTA CEO Jayson Westbury takes…
AFTA's end of year surcharging "shit fight"
AFTA is working hard to get clarity on pending changes to current…
Countdown to 2016 National Travel Industry Awards begins
AFTA has revealed details of the next industry "night of nights". The…
Westbury re-elected as global industry alliance chair
AFTA CEO Jayson Westbury has been re-elected as chair of the World…