Australia’s peak cruise, touring and tourism export bodies have forged closer ties during the COVID pandemic, collaborating across areas of common concern and advocacy.

In a landmark best-practice move, the Council of Australian Tour operators has – in conjunction with travel law specialist lawyers, Pointon Partners – developed a set of standard agreements and policies for adoption by its land-supply sector member base.

The Council of Australia Tour Operators (CATO) has engaged the competition regulator to assist with the development of a travel and tourism-friendly cancellation policy stemming from the COVID-19 travel ban.

The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has revealed the venue for the 2020 CATO Awards will be the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sydney.

Managing Director of the Council of Australian Tour Operators, Brett Jardine, has labelled 2019 as a “breakout year” for the organisation as its stature continues to rise.

The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has revealed that the 2020 CATO Awards will be delivered as a stand-alone event. The awards ceremony will take place at a lavish cocktail function in Sydney on the evening of Friday 23 October.

The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has raised concerns for retail travel advisors that look directly to overseas operators when packaging itineraries and creating custom tours for clients.

Four new award Categories have been announced for the 2019 NTIAs. Under a partnership with the Council of Australian Tour Operators, The CATO Awards will go to the Consultant of the Year in the fields of Group Touring, Adventure, Ski and Independent Travel.