Dean Long
ATIA lauds government approval of Qatar Airways’ stake in Virgin Australia
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of Qatar Airways’ 25 percent stake in Virgin Australia.
ATIA’s latest travel trends report shows significant growth in outbound travel
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)’s latest travel trends report shows that Australians are continuing to embrace international travel.
ATIA: Federal government should be buyer-of-last-resort for Rex Airlines
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) supports the idea that the Federal Government should be the buyer-of-last-resort for Regional Express Holdings (Rex), given the first option should always be for a private buyer.
ATIA head welcomes Federal Government’s acquisition of Rex Airlines debt
Dean Long, chief executive of the Australian Travel Industry Association, made a statement regarding the Australian Federal Government’s recent acquisition of AU$50 million of Rex Airlines’ debt.
ATIA upholds commitment to safeguard members’ data
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the sensitive financial data of its members in light of ongoing preparations for the FY24 accreditation-renewal period.
ATIA welcomes Australian federal government’s COVID-19 response report
ATIA recently welcomed the release of the Australian Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report.
ATIA scores win in federal inquiry on tourism and international education
ATIA announced a positive advocacy development with regard to the Federal Parliament’s inquiry report into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.
ATIA achievements featured in 2024 Federal Government aviation white paper
ATIA's advocacy over the past nine months has paid off, as five key areas were featured in the Australian Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper for this year.
ATIA welcomes federal government guarantee for all Rex bookings
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) lauded the Federal Government’s decision to guarantee all bookings for Rex Airlines.
ATIA gives update on first year following rebranding
A year since it rebranded as the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), ATIA released an update wherein it reiterated its commitment to delivering value for members.
Australian travel professionals laud Federal Government’s reforms to Sydney Airport slot management
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomed the Federal Government’s recent announcement regarding reforms to slot management at Sydney Airport.
AITA seeks government aid in light of Rex Airlines administration
In light of the recent collapse of Rex Airlines, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) asked Australia’s Federal Government to ensure that any support package for the airline includes compensation for the wider travel ecosystem.
Australian travel pros ease matters for those hit by IT outage
Australian travel professionals have worked round the clock since Friday, 19 July, to mitigate the impact of the global IT outage.
Record-high ATAS accreditation renewals
In a resounding endorsement of the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS), the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is delighted to report an unprecedented surge in accreditation renewals, demonstrating the industry’s robust confidence in the scheme
Showcase your ATAS accreditation on socials, with a trip to Singapore on offer
Are you ready to showcase your prestigious ATAS accreditation? It’s not just a badge of honour; it’s your ticket to an incredible opportunity, with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announcing the #ATAS24 social media showcase.
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