2 June Statement from Dean Long, CEO, ATIA re AVG Travels June 2, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 The collapse of AVG Tours is a direct consequence of the gaps that exist when accreditation is not prioritised. If travel businesses are not ATIA-accredited or are choosing to work with suppliers and partners who are not accredited,they are creating the conditions for operators like this to exist and grow. That is a risk to your business. It is a risk to your customers. And ultimately, it damages confidence in the broader industry. ATIA accreditation exists for a reason. Businesses that do not prioritise it, or actively work around it, share responsibility for the space that unaccredited operators fill. Related Articles Statement from ATIA CEO Dean Long on Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme We welcome the announcement and are pleased to see the balanced, practical approach which reflects the significant levels of advocacy ATIA has invested in this matter on behalf of Travel Agents and Tour Operators Statement from Christian Hunter, Chair, Australian Travel Industry Association re CATO ATIA merger “This is a significant moment for the Australian travel industry. For too long, the sector has spoken on the same issues from different platforms, and government has been direct with us about what that costs in terms of collective influence. This merger, should members of both ATIA and CATO approve it, resolves that: one body, one advocacy position, one relationship with ministers, departments and regulators. 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 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. Retirement of Chair Tom Manwaring from ATIA The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) today announces that Tom Manwaring, Chair of the Board, will be stepping down after a remarkable tenure of leadership and service. 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. Showing 0 Comment