19 September Three ATIA Members Can Win a Famil to Fukushima Courtesy of ATIA’s New Japanese Partnership September 19, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 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. The five-night famil, departing 3 November and returning 9 November 2025, will be led by ATIA Director of Membership and Industry Affairs, Richard Taylor. Participants will meet with local government officials, gain insights into Fukushima’s tourism development, and experience first-hand what the prefecture offers Australian travellers. Fukushima will cover international return flights, transport, accommodation and meals for the duration of the trip, with members covering personal spending, insurance and incidental costs. The famil reflects growing demand among Australian travellers for authentic experiences that extend beyond Japan’s traditional tourism hotspots. The competition is open to individuals from ATIA-accredited businesses, who will be asked to submit a short application explaining why they should be chosen. Entries close on 30 September. To enter please visit: https://atia.travel/Member-Services/ATIA-Destination-Famils-Program/Fukushima-5-night-familiarisation-trip-departing-3-November-2025 Quote attributable to Richard Taylor, ATIA Director of Membership and Industry Affairs: “I’m really excited that this partnership with Fukushima brings such a benefit to our members. We’re looking to bring along three individuals from ATIA-accredited businesses that want to better understand this region and promote it to travellers who are increasingly looking for a trip to Japan that ventures beyond the ordinary.” Related Articles ATIA unveils game-changing initiatives at inaugural Beyond Borders Summit The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney. ATIA Congratulates Key Ministers on Their Portfolios and Looks Forward to Continued Partnership The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) looks forward to working with the new Federal Ministry to continue its policy engagement and collaborative efforts across all levels of government to ensure the value of the travel sector and the needs of Australian travellers are clearly understood. 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. New ATIA Directors welcomed at 47th AGM ATIA has successfully held its 47th AGM, with three new directors appointed at the meeting today for the FY25 Board. 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 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. Showing 0 Comment