16 June Travel industry legend Gina Dounis celebrates 30 years supporting Australian Travel Businesses June 16, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 There would be few travel professionals in Australia who haven't spoken to ATIA’s Compliance & Membership Supervisor, Gina Dounis at some point during their careers. For 30 years, Gina has been one of the industry's most trusted sources of advice and support, helping thousands of travel businesses navigate compliance requirements, accreditation processes, industry changes and the everyday challenges of running a travel business. Today marks 30 years of Gina supporting members. Having first joined the Association when it was known as AFTA in 1990, Gina returned on 3 June 1996 and has remained a constant through some of the most significant changes the industry has experienced. From the transition from fax machines to email, to the evolution of accreditation programs and the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gina has been there supporting members every step of the way. Today, ATIA recognises Gina's remarkable contribution to Australia's travel community and thanks her for three decades of dedication to the businesses and professionals that make up the industry. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO DEAN LONG: “Gina is one of the most respected and recognisable people in Australian travel. There would be very few members who haven't picked up the phone and spoken to her at some point during their careers.” “Gina has supported generations of travel professionals and has become part of the fabric of our industry. Her contribution to Australian travel cannot be overstated.” “On behalf of ATIA, our Board and members across the country, congratulations to Gina on this remarkable milestone and thank you for 30 years of dedication to our industry.” Related Articles Travel Industry Shines Bright on its Night of Nights as NTIA 2025 Celebrates Excellence 18 October 2025: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has tonight celebrated the very best of the Australian travel sector, with almost 1,200 industry professionals coming together at a sold-out National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) at The Star, Brisbane. 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 Highlights the Critical Role of Travel Advisors This Global Travel Advisor Day The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is using Global Travel Advisor Day (7 May 2025) to highlight the critical contribution accredited travel businesses and their incredible staff make every day to safer, smarter travel and championing their value as trusted professionals supporting millions of Australians. TRAVEL ADVICE DOWNGRADE A WIN FOR AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLERS 17 June 2026: The Australian Government has lowered its travel advice for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from Level 4 "Do Not Travel" to Level 3 "Reconsider your need to travel." ATIA is calling it a win for Australian travellers. 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. ATIA celebrates industry leader Mike Thompson’s OAM for service to Travel and the Arts The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) congratulates Mike Thompson on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List for his exceptional service to the tourism and travel industry. Showing 0 Comment