The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is delighted to report on the latest statistics for the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS), underscoring the rigorous standards and robust processes that maintain ATAS accreditation as the gold standard in the travel industry.
The July 2024 figures reflect the stringent criteria that ATAS-accredited businesses must meet, ensuring the highest level of trust and excellence for consumers. Of those who apply, 25% are rejected, highlighting the robustness of achieving ATAS accreditation.
Key statistics for July 2024
- New members: 9; Bellarine Travel, Jetsetter Travel, Living Blue Travel Co, Clare Dos Santos Travel, Phillip Basham Travel, Cruising Adventures, Rediscover Travel Group, Sonia Jones Travel and a business that has regained accreditation
- Monitoring agreements: 25; Members are currently on monitoring agreements, requiring them to provide quarterly finance and operational updates
- Show cause notices: 11; This means a business has 14 days to answer queries or have their accreditation cancelled
A full list of these businesses is here: https://afta.com.au/
- Removed accreditations: 6
- Voluntarily withdrawn accreditations: 4
Quotes attributable to ATIA CEO Dean Long (available for interview):
“The fact that 25% of applicants are rejected shows the rigorous standards we uphold to ensure only the best businesses achieve ATAS accreditation. This not only improves member confidence but also boosts consumer trust in choosing ATAS-accredited businesses.”
“We encourage all members to continue striving for excellence and to take advantage of the opportunities provided by ATAS accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to the highest industry standards.”
