Don’t miss – ATIA webinar and support on preventing sexual harassment at work Every business in Australia is now legally required to take action to prevent sexual harassment at work and the risks of getting it wrong are serious and costly. May 6, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA members' voices to be heard in new Parliament after strong advocacy campaign With votes cast in the 2025 federal election and the new parliament taking shape, ATIA members are in a strong position to continue advocating for measures to keep our industry strong. May 5, 2025 By Amanda Rixon General, Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Golden Age of Travel Agents: Industry Hits Back at Misleading KPMG Report The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has rejected claims in KPMG’s latest research report that the travel agent profession is in decline, describing the findings as misleading and disconnected from both real-time industry activity and government-backed projections. May 2, 2025 By Amanda Rixon General, Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
NTIA Nominations open with refreshed Categories Nominations open today for the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA), with a refreshed line-up of categories that celebrate the diversity, strength, and innovation of Australia’s travel sector April 30, 2025 By Amanda Rixon General, Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA’s Renewal Rockstar winners named Nineteen ATIA accredited travel businesses from across Australia are celebrating today after being named as Renewal Rockstars. April 28, 2025 By Amanda Rixon General 0 Comment Read More >>
Industry Notice: Exclusion of Baggage on Certain Etihad Fare Types ATIA is aware of the concerns raised by industry members regarding the recent practice of Etihad loading airfares that do not include checked baggage on certain fare types. March 12, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Industry Notice 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA Calls for Stronger Support for Travel Businesses in Federal Election With Australia’s airfares surging — up 13% nationally and as much as 95% on key routes — travellers are paying the price for a market dominated by just two airline groups controlling 98% of domestic passengers. March 7, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia a win for travel agents and advisors The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s approval of Qatar Airways’ 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, a move that will enhance airline competition and create new opportunities for Australian travel agents and advisors. February 28, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Australians’ travel boom continues, with strong growth in Asia and the US Australians are continuing to embrace international travel, with the latest ATIA Travel Trends report revealing significant growth in outbound travel, particularly to Japan, Indonesia and the United States. February 19, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Rex survival is critical 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. February 13, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>