AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY

• IATA Agency Program Joint Council

• Delegate – Federal Trade Tourism & Investment Minister Roundtable

• Delegate – Federal Government Tourism Access Working Group

• Delegate – Federal Government Passenger Facilitation Committee

• Federal Government (DFAT) Smartraveller Consultative Group (SCG)

• Member of the industry reference group on skills framework

• Travel Health Advisory Group (THAG)

• Tourism Industry Dialogue (a collaboration with TTF)

GLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY

• Delegate – Scientific Committee Global Agency Presidents Congress

• NDC Dialogue Group

• Member of the World Travel Agent Association Alliance (WTAAA)

• World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)

• World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

ADVOCACY WORK AFTA addresses many policy issues that impact the travel industry. AFTA’s representation extends

across state and federal government, industry stakeholders and other regulatory bodies like the ACCC. AFTA’s domestic and international representation and connections include:

and in particular the majority of agents that have decided to become ATAS accredited.

LEVERAGE ALLIED MEMBERSHIP

Ability to use the AFTA Allied member logo in your own marketing and communications.

ALLIED MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY

Opportunity to connect with AFTA’s extensive network across Twitter and LinkedIn.

INDUSTRY NEWSA subscription to AFTA e-news will

keep you up to date with industry activity and key issues that are relevant to successfully operating your

business.

WEBSITE LISTING

Promotion as an Allied member via the AFTA website

afta.com.au

ATAS DATABASE Access to a list of ATAS accredited travel agent members on a monthly

basis.

MONTHLY AFTA NEWSLETTER

Allied Member promotional tile in AFTA’s monthly newsletter AFTA @Work. This includes a link to a dedicated section on the AFTA website.

AFTA Allied memberships are available to industry to assist them stay closely connected with travel agents across Australia. Allied membership is a great way to show support for the travel industry

For more information please contact us at: Level 31, 31 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 T 02 9287 9900 W www.afta.com.au or www.atas.com.auABN 72 001 444 275 © 2017 Australian Federation of Travel Agents

ALLIED MEMBER BENEFITS

HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR ALLIED MEMBERSHIP

1. Brochures and catalogues2. Email signature3. Company website4. Print publication advertising5. Business stationery6. Social media

here are many ways you can leverage your Allied Membership, giving confidence to both trade and consumers that you are aligned to Australia’s travel agent industry association - AFTA:T

• Use the logo on your marketing collateral, company website, advertisements, business cards, and on your email signatures

• Provide your logo to AFTA for inclusion on www.afta.com.au

• Maximise industry exposure through a listing in the AFTA Travel Pages

• Promote your membership in press releases to both trade and consumers

• Connect with us on Twitter – @AFTAOfficial and LinkedIn to reach our broad travel industry audience

• Make sure your staff know that you’re a proud Allied Member of AFTA

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For more information please contact us at: Level 31, 31 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 T 02 9287 9900 W www.afta.com.au or www.atas.com.auABN 72 001 444 275 © 2017 Australian Federation of Travel Agents