15 May Traveldream.com.au issues highlight importance of choosing only ATIA-accredited travel businesses May 15, 2025 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is aware of reports of the collapse of Traveldream.com.au. This unfortunate situation serves as a timely reminder of the importance of booking travel only with an ATIA Accredited business. ATIA Accredited travel businesses must meet stringent financial and professional standards, including mandatory experience and qualifications for front-line staff. Accreditation is reviewed annually, reinforcing a business’s ongoing commitment to consumer protection and industry best practice. Not every business meets these high standards with 16% of applicants rejected for failing to satisfy the rigorous accreditation criteria. Traveldream.com.au had its accreditation cancelled in March 2020 and has not been part of the ATIA Accredited program since that time. Consumers are strongly encouraged to always check a travel business’s accreditation status and to look for the ATIA Accredited logo when booking. If a business is not accredited, consumers should ask why. For the latest list of accredited travel businesses and advice for consumers, visit www.atas.com.au. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO DEAN LONG “It is critical that travellers only book through an ATIA Accredited travel business. Accreditation is the best way to ensure you are dealing with a trusted, professional, and financially sound operator. If a business is not accredited, you should ask why.” Related Articles 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. ATIA Urges Travellers to Book Only with Accredited Agents Following Travel World Sydney Case Sydney, 5 November 2025: The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is reminding consumers to always book through ATIA Accredited travel businesses, following the guilty plea of Travel World Sydney Director Zahra Rachid, who has admitted to eight counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception involving more than $77,000. 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. 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. 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. TravelTick launches: Exclusive consumer directory for ATIA Accredited businesses goes live A new era of visibility and consumer trust has begun for ATIA Accredited businesses, with the launch of TravelTick, the exclusive national directory showcasing accredited travel professionals across Australia. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.