The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has taken to mainstream media to drive consumer awareness that last weekend’s alcohol poisoning incident at the five-star Warwick Fiji should not reflect poorly on the island holiday destination.

ATIA CEO Dean Long has been appointed Vice Chair of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) as the organisation embarks on a period of transformation.

Australians are travelling at record levels, with outbound and inbound travel experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024, according to the latest Travel Trends Report from the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA).

Qatar Airways Group has agreed to acquire a minority equity stake (25%) in Virgin Australia (from owner, Bain Capital) in a move that will give the Gulf carrier additional capacity into the lucrative Australian market. In a joint statement today, the Qatari and Australian airlines confirmed plans to strengthen their existing alliance even further, with new non-stop flights to Doha enhancing competition with rival partner airlines, Qantas and Emirates through Dubai.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has this afternoon announced that Tom Manwaring, Chair of the Board, will be stepping down after a remarkable tenure of leadership and service. Manwaring will be retiring from ATIA after fulfilling Chair duties at the ATIA AGM in Sydney, 19 June.