Travel Agents
AFTA lays down grand plan for 2022
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.
Travel Agents
Federal government provides boost for travel agents with multiple outlets
The government has dipped into its coffers to help agents be ready and raring for bookings once borders reopen.
Tourism
Federal lockdown support to dry up as early as October, says Treasurer
by Ali Coulton
Looks like state leaders have already started emailing in to let Josh Frydenberg know what they think of his announcement, if the accompanying image is anything to go by.
Travel Agents
WA travel agents now able to apply for their share of $16.8m support fund
With the WA government posting a whopping $5.6 billion surplus in FY21, we reckon Mark McGowan won’t even notice a few mill gone from his war chest.
Travel Agents
“We need more support, and we need it now”: AFTA’s urgent warning to Austrade
Still waiting for Austrade to process your application for support? Well, here’s AFTA’s attempt at moving the needle.
Wholesalers
CATO calls for clear roadmap for reopening of Australia’s international border
After contemplating the Federal Budget for a couple of days, Brett Jardine and the team at CATO have suggested a few amendments.
Travel Agents
Next round of travel agent support program opens
Grab all your supporting docs and a calculator and head to the Austrade website, because the government’s second funding round is now in play.
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
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.
Travel Agents
“We need to address the elephant in the room”: travel agent implores government to make ‘that announcement’
by Linda Forster
An Aussie agent has waxed poetic about the travel industry’s struggles in this impassioned plea for the government to stop turning a blind eye.
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
Government’s travel agent grants scheme comes under attack by scammers
by Huntley Mitchell
Have you been getting threatening calls or emails about your grant application? All is explained here.