ATIA WELCOMES WSI DOMESTIC SERVICES LAUNCH Weds 10 June 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has welcomed today's announcement that Jetstar and Qantas tickets are now on sale for domestic services from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), describing the development as a significant and long-awaited step forward for Australian travellers. June 10, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Tickets on sale now! Don’t miss Beyond Borders on the Road (BBOTR) in Adelaide and Perth 02 June 2026: Following the massive turnout for BBOTR in Brisbane, tickets are now on sale for Adelaide (20 July) and Perth (22 July). June 2, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
MEDIA MOMENTUM ACCELERATES ATIA'S PUSH FOR COMMONSENSE SMARTRAVELLER REFORM Monday 1 June 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) Campaign for Commonsense has lifted a notch following a major weekend of mainstream media coverage, with the peak body now mobilising its national membership to join the push for urgent travel advice reform on travel through the Middle East June 2, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Statement from Dean Long, CEO, ATIA re AVG Travels The collapse of AVG Tours is a direct consequence of the gaps that exist when accreditation is not prioritised. June 2, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
NTIA nominations close this Friday: nominate before it’s too late 20 May 2026: NTIA nominations are closing this Friday. Don’t miss your chance to recognise excellence in the travel industry. May 20, 2026 By Amanda Rixon National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA secures airline panel for BBOTR Brisbane to give travel industry crucial aviation updates Wednesday 20 May 2026: ATIA’s Beyond Borders on the Road (BBOTR) series continues in Brisbane tonight (May 20), bringing the travel industry together for an evening of networking, industry insights and updates from across the sector. May 20, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA’s RBA surcharging resources are helping members navigate the changes 19 May 2026: ATIA’s resources on the RBA surcharging decision are giving members clarity where they need it most, including a new fact sheet to summarise key points for travel businesses before the changes come into effect on October 1. May 20, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA’s RBA surcharging resources are helping members navigate the changes 19 May 2026: ATIA’s resources on the RBA surcharging decision are giving members clarity where they need it most, including a new fact sheet to summarise key points for travel businesses before the changes come into effect on October 1. May 20, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Travellers warned to check accreditation 19 May 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is urging Australian travellers to check that their travel agent or tour operator holds current ATIA Accreditation, following issues with Melbourne-based tour operator AVG Travels (formerly Asia Vacation Group, ABN: 74 608 656 800). May 20, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
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 >>