2 February ATIA applauds members as it delivers clarity on UK entry changes February 2, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Monday 2 February 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has applauded the professionalism of its members in managing customer impacts arising from low traveller awareness of upcoming changes to UK entry requirements for dual citizens. ATIA has worked directly with the UK Home Office, Consular Representatives and VisitBritain, and reviewed formal advice from the British High Commission in Canberra to cut through confusion and give members confidence in the guidance they share with travellers. Ongoing gaps in consumer awareness have placed added pressure on frontline travel teams, with members navigating complex and, at times, uncertain customer conversations. ATIA acknowledged the care and professionalism shown by members as clarity around the changes continued to emerge. To support members on the ground, ATIA has published a dedicated guidance page on the ATIA website, bringing together what travel businesses need to know, practical FAQs, and official links that can be shared directly with customers. The guidance will continue to be updated as further information becomes available. Members are encouraged to refer to the ATIA Member Portal for the most current guidance: https://atia.travel/Resources/UK-Entry-Requirements QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO DEAN LONG: “ATIA’s role is to be there for our members when issues like this arise, ensuring we have the right conversations at the highest levels and then turning that into clear, practical guidance travel businesses can rely on.” “We know this situation has created challenges for travel businesses, particularly where traveller awareness has lagged behind policy changes.” “I want to thank our members for the professionalism they’ve shown in managing these conversations and for the care they continue to take in supporting travellers while clarity continues to emerge.” Related Articles ATIA Delivering for All Members, Including Travel Advisors - Multiple channels ensure every member group has a strong voice and tangible support The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has reaffirmed that everything it does is shaped by the voices of its members. From policy advocacy to accreditation to tailored industry support, ATIA ensures members’ perspectives directly guide priorities, decisions, and outcomes across the sector. ATIA Delivers Strong Value to Members with 99.6% of Fees Reinvested The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering value to members, announcing that 99.6% of all membership fees collected over the past year were reinvested directly into accreditation, advocacy and member services. 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. 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 delivers for Members: New Service/Professional Fee Flyers to Enhance Customer Understanding The Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) new Service Fee flyers are proving popular, with ATAS participants already reporting increased customer understanding and satisfaction. ATMC Members Endorse New Partnership with ATIA to Strengthen Corporate Travel 8 December 2026: In an exciting step forward for Australia’s travel industry, Association of Travel Management Companies (ATMC) members have unanimously voted to enter a Joint Venture with The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). Showing 0 Comment