Statement from Christian Hunter, Chair, Australian Travel Industry Association re CATO ATIA merger “This is a significant moment for the Australian travel industry. For too long, the sector has spoken on the same issues from different platforms, and government has been direct with us about what that costs in terms of collective influence. This merger, should members of both ATIA and CATO approve it, resolves that: one body, one advocacy position, one relationship with ministers, departments and regulators. May 15, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
BBOTR Brisbane attracts another heavyweight sponsor with Go Insurance ATIA’s highly successful Beyond Borders on the Road (BBOTR) is Brisbane-bound on Wednesday, 20 May and Go Insurance has stepped up as a sponsor for the night. May 13, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
JOINT STATEMENT: Budget takes a positive first step on productivity 13 May 2026: The Alliance of Industry Associations described measures in the Federal Budget aspositive first steps on productivity reform, while calling for further action to deliversustained cost of living relief for households and businesses. May 13, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA welcomes TravelPay as the major sponsor for remaining #BBOTR events 7 May 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is excited to welcome TravelPay as the major sponsor for the remaining Beyond Borders on the Road (BBOTR) events. May 12, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA Champions Members with National Media Campaign for Global Travel Advisors Day 6 May 2026 The tremendous work of travel advisors supporting clients every day from holidays to business trips, from creating memories to working miracles to navigate disruptions, is front and centre this Global Travel Advisors Day, Wednesday, 6 May. May 12, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA to host Performance Management webinar for members 5 May 2026: Building and sustaining high-performing teams is a priority for every successful business, yet it can be one of the most challenging areas for leaders to navigate May 12, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Up next in ATIA’s Beyond Borders on the Road series: Brisbane! Monday 4 May 2026: Following the success of Sydney’s event last week, tickets are now available for Beyond Borders on the Road Brisbane on May 20. May 4, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA and TAANZ: Working together for members Tuesday 21 April 2026: Travel businesses in Australia and New Zealand are dealing with the same pressures: supplier risk, a global aviation environment that doesn't always work in their favour, and real questions about what the agency model will look like in five years. April 23, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Mint Payments collaborates with ATIA on record-breaking webinar to demystify RBA surcharge ban for travel businesses Thursday 23 April 2026: More than 700 travel professionals joined an Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) webinar on surcharging changes yesterday afternoon - the largest turnout in ATIA’s history, reflecting the scale of industry concern. April 23, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Australians are turning away from the USA and towards Asia as new data reveals a seismic shift in where Australians want to travel Thursday 16 April 2026: New data from the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) shows Australians are voting with their feet, turning away from the United States and redirecting travel spend to Asia at a rate that points to something more than a short-term trend. April 16, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>