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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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CONFIRMED: Darren Rudd to take over as AFTA’s chief executive

The cat may have already leapt out of the bag earlier this…

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Could this be AFTA’s new chief?

The peak body for travel agents is very close to appointing its…

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Ex-AFTA boss Jayson Westbury resurfaces with new consulting business

While all eyes are on AFTA and who will be appointed as…

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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?…

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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…

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“Bitchy boss”: ACA journo rips into former AFTA chief Jayson Westbury

CONTENT WARNING: if you have an aversion to judgy shaking of the…

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AFTA chief Jayson Westbury resigns

After using a poor choice of words when talking about an Aussie…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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AFTA to suspend chargeback scheme

The peak industry body has announced what it says are “necessary changes”…

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AFTA welcomes latest government support, keeps pressure on

Jayson Westbury said that while the new JobKeeper payment is “definitely a…

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AFTA calls for urgent economic measures to save Australia’s travel sector

Jayson Westbury is calling on additional securities for travel agents, as they…

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AFTA boss to host special webinar on COVID-19

Struggling to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry…

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“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…

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AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency

The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by…

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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…

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AFTA comments on The Travel Awards 2019

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has welcomed the name change of…

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AFTA wants your feedback in review of ATAS charter

Now's your chance to have a say in AFTA's ATAS review. We'd…

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AFTA protects agents from suppliers gone bust

Travel Weekly was on hand to catch AFTA's announcement on a new…

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Future travel threats, according to industry leaders

Industry bigwigs have speculated on how global instability could impact tourism. Although…

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How to respond to client’s terror fears

With terrorism proving a constant battle for travel, we asked Westbury, Spencer,…

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How to vote for 2017 NTIA’s

It's time to cast your votes for your favourite travel peeps. We…

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How to vote for the NTIA’s

It's time to cast your votes for your favourite travel peeps. We…

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2017 NTIA Nominees revealed!

It's that time of the year when bribing your besties for a…

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2017 NTIA Nominees revealed

It's that time of the year when bribing your besties for a…

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NTIA Awards: Scoop on everything you need to know for 2017

Who will host? Which big agency will take more seats? What are…

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AFTA Owners & Managers Survey Results

Positive sentiment surrounding business growth and performance were reported as part of…

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AFTA stands strong against bogus justification of PMC increase

AFTA is backing the travel industry's disappointment in PMC increase, calling out…

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Westbury concludes time as WTAAA Chair

The WTAAA held its annual General Assembly and bi-annual Board meeting where…

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Bestjet slaps AFTA with injunction over ATAS snub

AFTA's decision to refuse to renew Bestjet's ATAS accreditation has prompted a…

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“Travel tax” $1b forecast riles industry all over again

Tensions are running high as the controversial PMC, also known as the…

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ATAS changes gear as GM O’Riordan departs

AFTA says bye bye to Gary O'Riordan as it promises the continued…

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ATAS training requirements raised following review

Customer-facing agents may have to 'hit the books' after an ATAS review…

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AFTA drives ATAS message out to regional Australia

AFTA's ATAS TVC aired on regional screens for the first time at…

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A Christmas message from AFTA

Another year comes to an end - AFTA CEO Jayson Westbury takes…

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AFTA's end of year surcharging "shit fight"

AFTA is working hard to get clarity on pending changes to current…

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Countdown to 2016 National Travel Industry Awards begins

AFTA has revealed details of the next industry "night of nights". The…

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Westbury re-elected as global industry alliance chair

AFTA CEO Jayson Westbury has been re-elected as chair of the World…

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