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NTIA Finalists in voted Categories announced
ATIA is excited to reveal the list of Finalists for the voted Categories (Categories #21 - 31) for this year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs).
Covid Inquiry must consider lockdowns and international travel ban
As the hardest hit sector in Australia’s economy as a result of COVID lockdowns and the international travel ban, the Travel Sector supports the Austalian Human Rights Commission in its calls for a widening of the inquiry’s terms to include lockdowns and border closures.
ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed
With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the Senate Committee Inquiry into Bilateral Air Service Agreements a revolution rather than a recalibration of Australia’s aviation industry is needed to ensure consumers are better supported.
Priority to reinforce importance of choosing ATAS businesses
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is harnessing the significant consumer use of the ATAS website to showcase accredited businesses with the launch of a Member Deal platform.
Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)
The biggest reform ever for Australia’s Travel Sector has been unveiled with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) launched recently.
NTIA Afterparty is going to be Viking-tastic!
The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November.
Record numbers of 1700 nominations received for 2023 NTIA Awards
As the NTIAs fast approach, this year AFTA has received the highest ever number of nominations. A record number of over 1700 nominations have already been submitted to this years NTIAs, ensuring it will be one of the largest ever celebrations of the Australian Travel Industry.
Singapore Airlines returns as NTIA major sponsor
The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November and AFTA is thrilled to announce Singapore Airlines as the major sponsor for the event for the second year running.
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.
The AFTA Board held its board meeting in Melbourne
It was a busy agenda for the final board meeting of AFTA’s financial year, with the ongoing evolution of the peak industry body including the update of the Constitution and the focus on ongoing advocacy to ensure the Travel Sector’s success.
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
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 nights
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 impetus to our outbound Travel Sector.
Post its 47 AGM, AFTA continues work for Australia’s travel sector
Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) post its 47th Parliament has moved to secure key meetings at a political and bureaucratic level and shape the future.
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