16 Jul 2021
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has extended the cut-off date for its chargeback scheme to October 2021.
AFTA has agreed to meet all of the
AFTA Chargeback Scheme (ACS) costs and expenses falling due past the scheme’s original wind-up day of 30 June to extended cover for members.
Eligible chargeback claims due to supplier insolvency that occurred after the 31 December 2020 sunset date will now be accepted by the mutual manager, Gow-Gates, up until October 2021.
Yesterday, AFTA announced Accommodation Association’s
Dean Longwould step in as its new CEO, following the industry body’s addition of The Travel Corporation’s
15 Jul 2021
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has confirmed the appointment of Dean Long as its new CEO.
Long will rejoin AFTA no later than mid-October after two years leading Australia’s Accommodation Association, having previously worked for the peak industry body as its head of public policy and strategic partnerships.
He has also held roles at American Express, the NSW government and Destination NSW.
Long will fill the gap at AFTA left by Darren Rudd, who
AFTA chair Tom Manwaring said: “We couldn’t have asked for a better choice than Dean Long given his background across key sectors, his extensive experience within AFTA, and his expertise and networks across government at all levels.
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