ATIA Calls for Stronger Support for Travel Businesses in Federal Election With Australia’s airfares surging — up 13% nationally and as much as 95% on key routes — travellers are paying the price for a market dominated by just two airline groups controlling 98% of domestic passengers. March 7, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia a win for travel agents and advisors The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s approval of Qatar Airways’ 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, a move that will enhance airline competition and create new opportunities for Australian travel agents and advisors. February 28, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Australians’ travel boom continues, with strong growth in Asia and the US Australians are continuing to embrace international travel, with the latest ATIA Travel Trends report revealing significant growth in outbound travel, particularly to Japan, Indonesia and the United States. February 19, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Rex survival is critical The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) supports the idea that the Federal Government should be the buyer-of-last-resort for Regional Express Holdings (Rex), given the first option should always be for a private buyer. February 13, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Farewell to Travel legend and Life Member Ossie Pitts AM RD The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) acknowledges the passing of Travel legend and Life Member Ossie Pitts AM RD, a long-serving President of the organisation and former Chair of the Travel Compensation Fund. January 28, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA Accreditation: November & December 2024 updates 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. January 28, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Continued operation of Rex key to future domestic aviation The Federal Government’s acquisition of $50 million of Rex Airlines’ debt is an important measure to ensure the future of a competitive domestic airline sector in Australia. January 24, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Virgin Australia—Qatar Airways flights mean more value and choice Australian travellers will benefit from more value and choice with the Virgin Australia—Qatar Airways partnership opening up over 100 global destinations, with the launch sale now underway. December 12, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
Australians embrace Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia as travel surges in 2024 Australians are continuing to travel in record numbers, with the latest data revealing Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia as the top-growth destinations December 12, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>
ATIA urges immediate action on aviation reforms in Senate Inquiry 12 November 2024: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) today appeared before the Senate Committee Inquiry to press for immediate action on critical aviation reforms. December 5, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 Comment Read More >>