Travel Agents
REVEALED: All the details for round two of the government’s travel agent support program
An additional $130 million of government funding is up for grabs. Here’s how you can claim your share.
Travel Agents
AFTA welcomes $1m support package for Tasmanian travel agents
Tasmanian agents, rejoice! Premier Peter Gutwein has put his superhero cape on and flown to the rescue.
Wholesalers
CATO reacts to shock departure of AFTA boss
The council’s MD, Brett Jardine, has provided his response to what was the industry’s biggest news story last week.
Travel Agents
AFTA chief Darren Rudd departs
Darren Rudd has hopped out of the chief’s chair at AFTA after sitting in it for just over nine months.
Travel Agents
National party pushes for $400 fortnightly top-up for travel industry post-JobKeeper
The Nats have backed a plan to redirect $180 million in government funding to help the travel industry survive post-Jobkeeper.
Travel Agents
AFTA CEO meets with Tehan to discuss $130M agent relief funding
Darren Rudd and David Smith have dropped in on their mates in Canberra to chat about the second round of the COVID-19 Consumer Support Grant and to ensure the balance of round one is used appropriately.
Travel Agents
Key details emerge about government’s additional $130m for travel agents
by Huntley Mitchell
Several key changes have been made to the second round of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program. Get up to speed right here.
Tourism
All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained
After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans to fork out $1.2 billion to keep Australia’s tourism industry alive and kicking. Here’s everything you need to know.
Travel Agents
AFTA’s interim survey results reveal “distressing” statistics, says Rudd
AFTA has released interim results of its ‘Travelsectorkeeper’ survey, and they make for some pretty grim reading, according to CEO Darren Rudd.
Wholesalers
“The travel industry has been the sacrificial lamb”: CATO bigwigs plead with Tourism Minister for financial aid
CATO’s delegation also bumped into AFTA’s boss while down in Canberra this week, with the two industry bodies comparing notes from their respective meetings.
Travel Agents
AFTA urges agents to complete ‘Travelsectorkeeper’ survey and Aussie Specialist Program
Are repeated efforts to highlight your business’ COVID-induced financial woes falling on deaf ears? Try this.
Travel Agents
More than $61m paid out to travel agents, as Tourism Minister meets with AFTA
Reading this is just like being a fly on the wall at AFTA’s latest meeting with Dan Tehan, minus the threat of being sprayed with Mortein.