20 May ATIA secures airline panel for BBOTR Brisbane to give travel industry crucial aviation updates May 20, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 : 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. Following the success of the Sydney event last month, BBOTR Brisbane will see the return of sessions: Updates from the ATIA leadership team, including advocacy and compliance insights. Update on RBA surcharging changes from major sponsor TravelPay. From influence to impact: how to stand out as a travel expert with Nicole O’Sullivan. Plus, there will be industry insights from exclusive sessions including: Go Insurance, major sponsor for BBOTR Brisbane, will delve into the importance of travel insurance and explain their new War & Armed Conflict Disruption cover extension. Aviation panel discussion moderated by Brisbane Airport, with panellists from Cathay Pacific and CVFR Consolidation Services. Henry Tuttiett, Executive General Manager Communications & Public Affairs at Brisbane Airport will moderate the panel alongside panellists Tom Kennedy, Regional Head of Sales – Distribution Partnerships, Southeast Asia & Oceania from Cathay Pacific and James Brooker, General Manager AU/NZ, CVFR Consolidation Services. The aviation panellists will bring their unique insights into key current topics, including Middle East flight plans and the collaborative steps they have taken to minimise the impact on travellers and their travel agency and tour operator partners. With content tailored to the issues affecting travel businesses the most, the panel will allow ATIA members to hear directly from representatives of the aviation industry. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO, DEAN LONG: “Flight disruptions are a major concern for travel businesses and travellers at the moment, and ATIA is glad to be bringing some of the leading voices in aviation to BBOTR Brisbane. This panel will provide valuable information and practical guidance to attendees, and we look forward to seeing our members tonight in Brisbane.” 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 Highlights the Critical Role of Travel Advisors This Global Travel Advisor Day The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is using Global Travel Advisor Day (7 May 2025) to highlight the critical contribution accredited travel businesses and their incredible staff make every day to safer, smarter travel and championing their value as trusted professionals supporting millions of Australians. Travel Industry Shines Bright on its Night of Nights as NTIA 2025 Celebrates Excellence 18 October 2025: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has tonight celebrated the very best of the Australian travel sector, with almost 1,200 industry professionals coming together at a sold-out National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) at The Star, Brisbane. ATIA welcomes TravelPay as the major sponsor for remaining #BBOTR events 7 May 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is excited to welcome TravelPay as the major sponsor for the remaining Beyond Borders on the Road (BBOTR) events. ATIA and My First Job Launch “The Travel Gap” to Expand Travel Workforce The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has joined forces with My First Job, the innovative youth employment platform, to launch The Travel Gap, a new initiative designed to inspire and support school leavers in discovering exciting, real-world careers within Australia’s travel industry. Travel Heavyweights Gather to Debate Industry Future at Beyond Borders This Friday October 15 2025: The latest trends in travel as well as the future of the industry over the next five years will feature heavily in the Beyond Borders summit on Friday at The Star in Brisbane as a ‘Who’s Who’ of the industry gathers ahead of the NTIA at the same venue on Saturday. Showing 0 Comment