The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has refreshed its Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC), appointing four new members for a two year term as it continues to position the ATIA Accredited mark as a leading benchmark for professionalism and consumer trust in Australia.
The new appointments are Judy Tanner, Managing Director at Aurora Travel Services Pty Ltd, Kylee Ellerton, Owner Director at Frank Ford Travel, Stephen Brady, Group General Manager Cruise at Helloworld Travel Ltd and Rebecca Day, Regional Head of Sales at Stuba (L to R on featured image).
They join AAC Chair David Walker and continuing committee members Ken Morgan, Brett Dann, Lauren Gray and Karen Deveson. Scott Darlow, Chad Carey and Gina Norman have been reappointed for a second term.
ATIA also acknowledged departing members Debra Fox and Steve Hui for their contribution during the committee’s early foundation years.
With three meetings scheduled for 2026, the committee will help progress the A30 Industry Led Protection Scheme and ensure accreditation remains fit for purpose as the market evolves. Chair David Walker said the committee plays a central role in keeping accreditation representative and robust across the sector, from independents to large corporate groups. He also pointed to the committee’s work on solvency standards and ongoing improvements to complaints resolution processes.
ATIA said ATAS accreditation is designed to distinguish travel businesses meeting high benchmarks. Requirements include assessment of the business model, compliance with Australian Consumer Law, indemnity insurance checks, qualification standards, annual financial reviews, daily director checks and participation in a consumer complaints programme.
ATIA is Australia’s national industry association for travel, administering the ATIA Accredited programme and representing more than 1,120 ATAS members and over 28,000 employees nationwide, with small businesses making up the majority of its membership.
