ATIA 'Aspire to Hire' Webinar: A must-attend industry discussion on hiring strategies In response to the current industry landscape, ATIA is set to host the 'Aspire to Hire' webinar on Tuesday, 5th September, at 12:30pm AEST August 30, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA unveils NTIA 2023 nominees and opens voting process The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is excited to announce and congratulations the nominees of the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 2023. August 28, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) The Australian Travel Industry has a new peak industry body representing travel agents and advisors, tour operators, consolidators and wholesalers replacing the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) effective today. August 15, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
NTIA Afterparty is going to be Viking-tastic! Viking is sponsoring the NTIA Afterparty and it’s going to be epic! August 9, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
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 July 31, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release, National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 0 Comment Read More >>
Industry Stalwarts and Consumer Representatives Appointed to ATAS Appeals Complaint Committee (ACAC) Industry stalwarts David Padman and Melvyn Almeida, along with consumer representatives Philip Field and Jillian Brewer, have been announced as the committee members for the critically important ATAS Appeals Complaint Committee (ACAC). July 18, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
AFTA team grows to drive Policy at State and Territory Level Building on its ongoing investments in shaping policy development to benefit member businesses, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has today appointed a new Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Ingrid Fraser. July 13, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Claiming tax deductions for travel businesses: webinar reminder for ATAS members One of the many benefits of ATAS accreditation is ongoing education for participating travel professionals, and next Tuesday’s webinar will welcome a guest presenter from the ATO to explain claiming tax deductions for small businesses. July 7, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATAS support through complaint process a winner Support through successful management and resolution of customer disputes is one of the many benefits of being ATAS accredited according to participating travel professionals. July 5, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Passenger Movement Charge increase will see an extra $520M lost out of Travel Sector Budget announcement of $10 hike in Passenger Movement Charge(PMC) disappointing given Travel still on cusp of recovery Increased PMC at $70 for everyone leaving Australia means $1.3Bn generated in total PMC revenue in 24/25 ($420M of which to be spent on Border Management[1]) Growing tax receipts through increased travelling and traveller numbers would have been a better and fairer outcome May 10, 2023 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>