28 January ATIA Accreditation: November & December 2024 updates January 28, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is delighted to report on the latest statistics for the ATIA Accreditation scheme, underscoring the rigorous standards and robust processes that maintain ATIA Accreditation as the gold standard in the travel industry. The November and December 2024 figures reflect the stringent criteria that ATIA Accredited businesses must meet, ensuring the highest level of trust and excellence for consumers. Of those who apply, 25% are rejected, highlighting the robustness of achieving ATIA Accreditation. Key statistics for November & December 2024 New members: We are pleased to welcome five businesses to the ATIA Accreditation community — Helloworld Travel Ascot Vale, Helloworld Travel Highton, Let’s Travel Jindabyne, Snowsea Cruises and Travellers Lounge. Revocation & voluntary withdrawal of accreditation: Accreditation has been formally revoked for one business. Additionally, three businesses have opted to withdraw their participation from the accreditation scheme voluntarily. For a comprehensive list of entities whose accreditation has been cancelled or withdrawn, please consult the official registry here. Monitoring agreements: Currently, 19 members are accredited under monitoring agreements. These members are obligated to provide quarterly financial and operational disclosures. Related Articles 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. ATIA Updates Training and Insurance Settings 12 March 2026: ATIA Acc redited members will benefit from broader recognition of industry qualifications and more proportionate insurance requirements following reforms under the 2025 ATAS Charter Review. Three ATIA Members Can Win a Famil to Fukushima Courtesy of ATIA’s New Japanese Partnership The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has announced the first major initiative of its new corporate partnership with Japan’s Fukushima prefecture, offering three travel industry members the opportunity to join a hosted familiarisation trip to the region in November. 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. ATIA delivers live updates for members alongside Smartraveller and key suppliers in response to downgraded Middle East advisory level 22 June 2026: With traveller interest spiking following the adjustment of the Government's Travel Advisory Level, ATIA is again hosting a real-time supplier update webinar on Wednesday 24 June to bring clarity and practical tools for members to understand what the advisory downgrade means for travel insurance. Robust standards highlight ATAS accreditation: July 2024 update The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is delighted to report on the latest statistics for the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS), underscoring the rigorous standards and robust processes that maintain ATAS accreditation as the gold standard in the travel industry. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.