Australians are turning away from the USA and towards Asia as new data reveals a seismic shift in where Australians want to travel Thursday 16 April 2026: New data from the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) shows Australians are voting with their feet, turning away from the United States and redirecting travel spend to Asia at a rate that points to something more than a short-term trend. April 16, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
What's the connection between ATIA's accreditation and tuna? Thursday 16 April 2026: Nobody RSVPs to a Monday night session on compliance. That is, until they’ve been to one. April 16, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA Announces Inaugural ITAA Members 8 April 2026: Australia's independent travel agents and advisors now have a formal voice in national industry leadership with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) today announcing the inaugural members of the Independent Travel Agents Association (ITAA April 8, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA CALLS FOR ACCC GUARDRAILS ON AIRLINE DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES 7 April 2026: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has called for specific "guardrails" to be put in place to protect a competitive travel market re-authorisation of the Qantas-American Airlines Joint Business Agreement (QAJB). April 8, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
RBA bans surcharging with travel businesses to wear at least 1% cost increase from 1 October The Reserve Bank of Australia has today banned surcharging on debit and credit cards, effective 1 October 2026, in a decision the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) says will force up the cost of travel for every Australian and place travel businesses under unacceptable financial pressure. March 31, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA CEO Dean Long on Singapore Airlines and Western Sydney International Airport QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO DEAN LONG "Today is a massive leap forward for Sydneysiders and their connection to the world. Singapore Airlines is one of the best aviation players with one of the best products in the sky, and this gives them wonderful access to Europe. March 25, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Beyond Borders on the Road kicks off in Sydney - Early-Bird Tickets on Sale Now 19 March 2026: ATIA is kicking off its 2026 Beyond Borders On The Road (BBOTR) series in Sydney on 13 April and, for a limited time, members can secure their spot for just $55 and non-members just $110. March 19, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA convenes live Middle East crisis briefing this Wednesday 17 March 2026: ATIA is bringing travel agents, tour operators, wholesalers and the broader travel industry together this Wednesday 18 March for a members-only Supplier Update Forum: Middle East Travel Disruption, a live, online briefing delivering direct operational intelligence from key suppliers as the crisis continues to reshape international travel March 18, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
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. March 13, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Fraud Alert: Unauthorised Use of IATA Credentials and NDC Access We have been advised of a significant fraud incident overseas involving the unauthorised use of a legitimate agency’s IATA accreditation number and GDS PCC to gain airline NDC access and issue fraudulent tickets using stolen credit cards. March 11, 2026 By Elaine Trinh General 0 Comment Read More >>