Australian Travel Industry Association

One week left for National Travel Industry Awards 2025 nominations

Quick quick quick! Surely you know someone worthy of an award!

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ATIA CEO and Travel DAZE speaker Dean Long reveals what’s keeping him awake at night

What keeps Dean awake at night is already too much information.

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Numbers reveal how hard it REALLY is to become ATIA accredited

If you have ever failed to be accredited by ATIA then this…

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Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia are massive growth destinations for Aussies

We assure you that some of these numbers are from the TW…

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ATIA and Australian Travel Education to pursue individual paths

We look forward to new announcements for much-needed travel trade education programs…

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ATIA secures skilled migration win with inclusion of consultants, agency managers and tour guides

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has secured a significant win, with…

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ATIA announces new director as Laura Ruffles steps down

Out with the old, in with the new. But we're sure it's…

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ATIA unveils finalists for the 2024 National Travel Industry Awards People’s Choice Award

We don't like picking favourites, so we are glad that someone else…

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ATIA unveils finalists for the 2024 National Travel Industry Awards People’s Choice Award

We don't like picking favourites, so we are glad that someone else…

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Andrew Sullivan wins ATIA social media award for HILARIOUS accreditation video

With a selfie as good as this, is it any wonder Andrew…

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ATIA announces Afterpay as the major sponsor for the Beyond Borders Travel Summit

We wonder if Afterpay uses Afterpay to pay their sponsorship fees? That…

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ATIA claims major wins in Aviation White Paper

There seems to be accord - mostly - on the Aviation White…

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ATIA chair Tom Manwaring steps down from chair and board roles

With three people stepping down, we can think there's a fair chance…

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ATIA continues workforce engagement with migration submission

As much as we love talented fruit pickers, there are some other…

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Only one-third of businesses could fill all travel agent vacancies in 2023: ATIA

Feel like you've got too much on and no one to offer…

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ATIA taps James Hewlett to boost partner engagement

Hewlett's the man with the 'sauce' (as the kids say). And he…

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ATIA wants to hear from its members as it looks to address skills, workforce shortages

Workforce shortages mean empty offices. And, alike empty bellies, empty offices give…

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ATIA: Airlines deliberately cancel flights for profit, hindering consumers & travel industry

Suspicious most Aussie airlines just work in their own interest? Confirm it…

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TTC’s David Hosking joins the ATIA board

Curious about who's going where and doing what, when and why? Well,…

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Tourism Research Australia data shows international travel’s boom has hindered domestic growth

It's hard to believe, but Australians are keener on international rather than…

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NTIA 2023 thanks generous sponsors

As travel professionals across the country count down the days to the…

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ATIA welcomes findings of senate report into Australian aviation

If some of the suggestions from our office made it into the…

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Finalists for NTIAs business categories are here!

It's all about shaking hands and making deals with these business finalists.…

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Who’s who! Individual finalists in the NTIAs revealed!

Check out this list to see who could be as giddy and…

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COVID Inquiry must consider lockdowns and international travel ban: ATIA

It's looking like the lockdown is making the rounds again. Just discussion…

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Dean Long to appear at Qatar Airways blocking senate inquiry

Dean Long will also be discussing NDC's, but that's not quite as…

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ATIA launches ATAS Member Deal platform to spotlight members

Unlike the high school drama teacher that didn't pick this TW reporter…

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AFTA goes ATIA! Industry body unveils new industry-inclusive name, caucuses and individual memberships

AFTA has announced its biggest-ever reform with a litany of changes, including…

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