Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they did in the ’60s but with far less groovy outfits, little to no Jimi Hendrix music, and not a ‘jazz cigarette’ in sight.

Travel industry folk across the country are participating in a National Travel Day of Action outside the offices of key federal and state parliamentarians today to speak up about the industry’s unique struggle.

After two years of being denied her usual travel escapades, this Queensland-based travel agent had the opportunity to dust off her suitcase and give travellers confidence by sharing her experience.

Given how bumpy these last few years have been it’s pretty risky to make long term plans, but AFTA is giving it a crack.

The newly created role was made to ensure the company’s business practices are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable.

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2021 was enough to have anyone feeling a bit Grinch-like over the festive period, but that didn’t stop the gang over at TravelManagers’ from ending the year on a high note.

Just one week into 2022 Skroo has had to dig up the boxing gloves and defend his brick and mortar agents.

In the thick of the global pandemic, industry veteran Yvonne Verstandig did the unthinkable. No, she didn’t sneeze while on public transport. She launched a travel company!

Jamie Pherous and Andrew Burnes were reportedly seen awkwardly working out whether to shake hands, high-five or bump elbows to seal this deal.

This FCM heavyweight reckons having a travel expert at the end of the phone will be “like gold dust” for those navigating the new travel landscape.

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