7 February ATIA Seeks Member Input to Shape Workforce Development Strategy February 7, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has launched the “Skills and Workforce Survey” to gather comprehensive insights from members. The research is part of a crucial initiative to address recruitment, skills, and workforce challenges in the travel sector. To share your views: Skills and Workforce Survey ATIA CEO Dean Long and Head of Policy Ingrid Fraser are in Canberra this week as Parliament resumes for meetings with key ministers and departments. In addition to measures to address the Skills and Workforce shortages, ATIA is continuing the push for more competition in the Aviation sector through reform of the airport slot allocation system to increase capacity and discourage cancellations. ATIA’s recently released report found just a 5% fall in travellers as a result of flight cancellations translated into an estimated $405 million loss in domestic tourism revenues. Meetings are happening with the offices of Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Tourism, and Assistant Minister for Competition as well as other Members of Parliament. Dean and Ingrid are also meeting with the Australian Border Force, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade including the Passport Office to discuss improvements to the traveller experience. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO Dean Long: “ATIA calls on all industry participants facing recruitment or training challenges to contribute their valuable insights. Your participation in the survey is crucial in maintaining our recent successes and shaping an effective workforce strategy for the travel industry.” “The insights gathered from this survey will be instrumental in representing the travel industry's interests and ensuring that the sector is equipped with a skilled workforce, ready to meet current and future challenges.” “This survey is a pivotal step in advocating for governmental support and programs, specifically targeted towards enhancing job opportunities within the travel industry. ATIA's effective advocacy has already yielded significant wins, notably the inclusion of "Travel Consultants" in the Apprenticeship Priority List 2024. This inclusion ensures continued Employer Incentive Support for training programs ranging from Certificate III in Travel to Advanced Diploma of Tourism and Travel Management.” “With Parliament back for the first sitting this year, it’s important that ATIA is in Canberra reinforcing the areas for change and improvement that support a healthy and thriving Travel Industry on behalf of our members.” 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. Final Week to Shape the Future of Travel Accreditation - ATIA Urges Members to Make Submissions The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is calling on all members to make their voices heard, with just one week remaining to lodge a submission to 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. 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. Register now for 18 July ATIA-member only Pulse meetings Registrations are now open for the next round of The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)’s members-only Pulse meetings being held online on Thursday 18 July. 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. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.