A robust return to growth for AFTA – Board elections, new Constitution and Annual Report
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has released its new Constitution for approval by members.
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Richard Taylor joins AFTA team
Travel industry connector and commentator Richard Taylor has joined the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) as Director of Membership Experience
Cinzia Burnes joins AFTA Board of Directors
Burnes is Executive Director Helloworld Limited. She is also a G’Day USA Champion and has been a Board Member of Tourism Victoria, a Committee Member of Beyond Tourism 2020 and a Board…
AFTA now accepting EOI for NTIA Custodians
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is now accepting expressions of interest for the 5 positions of the NTIA Custodians Council, who will ensure the travel industry’s night of…
Travel Insurance more important than ever!
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel is one of the key take-outs of DFAT’s Consular State of Play report 2021/22 launched in Canberra.
AFTA welcomes “Come and Say G’Day” Global Campaign
The “Come and Say G’Day” global campaign is a critical investment in rebuilding Australia’s visitor economy, reviving Australia’s Tourism industry, and, by default, bringing much needed…
Travel sector working to keep Australia safe
Australia’s Travel Agents and businesses are doing their bit to help Australians travelling and keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free.
End to US covid-test brake fantastic news for Aussies
From 12 June, passengers will be able to board flights to the US without a negative coronavirus test.
Government announces AUD75.5million for Australia’s Travel Sector
Today is great news for Australia’s Travel Sector with the outstanding $75.5 million approved as part of an additional round of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program.
Queensland scraps quarantine for fully vaxxed international travellers
Great news for foreign tourists flying to Queensland as the state has waived quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers.
AFTA priorities fight for free and open travel for 2022
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents’ fight for free and open travel and additional financial support for the sector, the apparent uniform decision by carriers to reduce commission to…
A healthy Australian aviation industry needs a healthy Australian travel industry
Australia’s Aviation Industry will only recover fully if Australia has a healthy outbound travel sector and that won’t happen without ongoing Government Support for Australia’s travel…
Airline fees negatively impact consumer and travel businesses – AFTA
Fee changes, which predominantly relate to airline commissions, will have a detrimental impact on choices for Australian consumers, according to the Australian Federation of Travel Agents…
Airlines get ready to fly again but what will be the airfare cost
When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.
Australia’s travel agents still far from recovery
Australia’s travel agents and businesses have been in hard lockdown for more than 600 days.
Budget assumptions highlight need for ongoing support
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents says the Government’s confirmation in the Federal Budget that international travel is likely to “remain low through to mid-2022” highlights the…
Sunshine State reopening! Queensland to open border with Sydney on 1 December
Queensland will open its borders to Greater Sydney on 1 December after the city recorded no mystery cases of Covid-19 for 28 days in a row
AFTA approves measures to support agents
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is implementing a number of measures to support ATAS accredited travel agents and the wider sector.
It includes measures such as…
AFTA: “The Government must do more to provide immediate relief to struggling businesses”
Due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus on the Australian travel industry, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has called on lawmakers to act swiftly and put into…
