Industry urged to engage as final ATAS workshops begin
The third and final round of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents’ ATAS workshops kicks off today, with chie...
TCF terminations trigger latest Mayo ATAS plea
The Travel Compensation Fund’s termination of another five travel agencies due to consumer claims is further proof...
MTA brands rival "backward" for stance on ATAS
Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) has branded a rival home based group as “backward” for its views on consumer prot...
Mayo continues fight over consumer protection
TravelManagers is continuing to take the fight to the Australian Federation of Travel Agents after claiming the industry...
Make insolvency insurance mandatory, Mayo urges AFTA
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents must make insolvency insurance a mandatory component of its new accreditation...
TravelManagers makes ATAS plea as clock ticks
Home-based retail firm TravelManagers has “reluctanctly” accepted the voluntary nature of the Australian Fed...
TravelManagers lays out consumer protection intentions
While it remains committed to helping ensure the success of the Australia Federation of Travel Agent’s new accredi...
Guest Comment: The accreditation questions in need of answers
Following the August industry consultation workshops many unanswered questions remain regarding the Australian...
Amex move strongly endorses home-based model, says Mayo
American Express’ decision to close its 20 company-owned storefront travel agencies in the US in favour of a home-...
TravelManagers' target within sight as interest grows
Home-based retail firm TravelManagers is targeting 500 personal travel managers within the next two years, as it reporte...
Firms partner to launch family brand
A new family travel wholesale brand will launch in April, a collaboration between House of Travel and family travel spec...
Technology no foe, says Mayo
TravelManagers Australia chairman Barry Mayo has reminded consultants to embrace technology, stressing that it should no...