Specialist Travel Training Directory
Welcome to your free travel industry training hub for travel agents, students and tourism professionals, ready to grow and stand out.
Discover a curated collection of specialist training, webinars, industry discounts, memberships, podcasts, publications, and career opportunities, all in one place.
Save time, build real-world skills, and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.
Updated regularly, so check back often.
Exclusive to verified travel & tourism industry students and professionals.
CLIA Cruise Champion Course
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise association and is dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise industry.
CLIA’s Cruise Champion online education course is an interactive program that takes travel professionals and students deeper into the workings of the global cruise sector. BONUS: You’ll also find FREE courses offered by cruise suppliers – happy learning!
Exclusive for our Travel Training community the CLIA Cruise Champion Course is FREE
Use Promo Code: TTT if prompted
(Note: You do not need to ‘login’ or ‘become a CLIA member’)
CATO Touring Academy – Full Certification Course
The CATO Touring Academy is an award winning online certification programme for travel agents and travel students eager to master the art of selling land-based holidays around the globe.
Full Certification AUD$50 (normally $90)
1. Click on button below to ‘Access CATO Academy’ webpage
2. Click on GET CERTIFIED NOW
3. Use coupon code TTTRAINER
(Note: You do not need to ‘login’ or ‘become a CATO member’)
Supplier & Tourism Board Certifications
Get insider access to leading destination and travel supplier training programs.
Earn ‘Specialist Certifications’ to enhance your career and boost your agency sales!
1 Year Access AUD $25 (normally $50)
Use coupon code: STUDENT (new travel agents also welcome)
(Note: You do not need to ‘login’ or ‘become a Travel Agent Finder member’)
Tour & Cruise Digital Itineraries
Tour Atlas helps you research real-world travel products in minutes, not hours, using the same workflow travel advisors use every day.
Search and compare 12,000+ itineraries from 50+ tour operators across 200 countries, including land tours, river cruises, expedition-style small ship journeys and rail, all in one place – in real time. Tour Atlas is a research platform, not a booking site.
Exclusive for our Travel Training students and clients, Tour Atlas is FREE for 1 year
(Note: You do not need to ‘login’ or become a Tour Atlas member’)
Webinars
A free online library with over 900 destination and product webinar updates for the Australian and New Zealand travel trade. The more ‘current’ knowledge you have, the easier it is to sell the right experiences to your clients.
Podcasts
Are you a travel agent or student in Australia or New Zealand looking for short, reliable updates from destinations or suppliers? Your host Charlie Trevena, from Destination Webinars, brings you a podcast series of bite-sized chats with reps, sales managers, and other travel industry legends, delivering news, tips, and insights to keep you informed and ahead of the game.
Tune in to the Travel Agent Achievers podcast where Roslyn Ranse talks about sales, marketing, building your client base, improving customer service, finance, and a lot more. Also catch Australia’s leading business owners and the thought leaders of the travel industry as they reveal their secrets in building a successful business.
Offloaded is co-hosted by Richard Taylor and Ann-Catherine Jones. It focuses on our industry’s continued journey into a new era, as told by the individuals who are making it happen.
YouTube Channels
Withover With over 143k subscribers Dennis Bunnik is our very own travel industry YouTube star! On his channel – Dennis Bunnik Travels, you’ll find 215+ videos. In Dennis’ own words….”I fly a lot – mostly for work and often with a camera in hand. So here you’ll find a range of flight reviews – mainly business class but also first class if I can manage a points upgrade or get a really good deal” …go check it out!
I’m Adrian, The Cruise and Travel Guy. I’m an independent cruise reviewer, video creator and cruise expert. Subscribe for cruise reviews, news, ship tours, cabin tours and more.
Hi I’m Will, and I review luxury travel! I started my channel to showcase the reality of what it’s like to fly up front on airlines’ premium products. This has now grown to share luxury rail and cruise content too. Unlike some channels i’ll give you a REAL idea as to what it’s like. No holding back and straight to the point. New videos every three weeks, on Sundays. Will has over 1.4m subscribers.
If you want to get cruising right, my Tips For Travellers makes it fun and easy to discover, plan and enjoy an incredible cruise vacation every time. I learnt that enjoyable and memorable cruise vacations don’t happen by chance. They are made and crafted through being well-informed, and then making intelligent choices at every single stage. This channel has over 503k subscribers
Hey, y’all! We are a husband and wife from Nashville, Tennessee. We started our YouTube channel on a whim when we decided to take a year off and go travel back in 2016. One year quickly turned into 4, and at the very end of 2019 we stepped foot in our 100th country. Kara and Nate have over 4.43 million subscribers.
Publications
Founded in 2013, Karryon is an independent and Australian-owned company recognised as Australia’s leading travel trade brand and community. We see our role is to educate, inform and align the travel industry through our curated coverage of travel news and features.
Travel Daily is Australia’s premier travel trade publication. The newsletter has been published five days a week since 1994, and is distributed by email to subscribers in the travel industry.
travelBulletin is Australia’s leading monthly travel industry news publication, read by thousands of travel agents, suppliers, government agencies, wholesalers and other industry stakeholders.
Cruise Weekly is Australia’s favourite cruising website which is updated daily with the latest cruise news and deals. The Cruise Weekly newsletter is sent out FREE by email each week to cruise lovers across Australia and the globe.
Travel & Cruise Weekly is a consumer focused cruise & travel news outlet aiming to inform the cruising enthusiast with the most accurate, relevant and up-to-date news.
Business Events News (BEN) is the Travel Daily group’s newest online publication dedicated to the business events industry. The publication is distributed weekly by email to the meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions and events sector nationwide.
The Travel Weekly website is the hub of our digital offering. The site provides the travel agent community with a place to find the latest travel deals and offers, extensive destination profiles, industry photos, breaking news and a searchable database of more than 20,000 articles.
The Nibbler is a market-leading online publication for business event professionals in the MICE trade space. The Nibbler brings coverage of the biggest news, thought-provoking comment and a unique blend of regular features that resonates with the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) community.
Associations & Memberships
ATIA Individual Membership is your connection to the Australian Travel Industry. Whether you’re currently employed or studying, ATIA membership offers connections with like-minded others, access to insider knowledge, events, discounts, unique industry opportunities and more. For over six decades (since 1957), the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has been the heart and voice of Australia’s travel businesses. From global giants like Flight Centre, Helloworld Travel, Corporate Travel Management (CTM) and Webjet to the independent entrepreneur working from home — we represent every corner of this extraordinary industry.
When planning a trip, the ATIA Accredited symbol tells you the travel agencies and tour operators you’re dealing with are credible, well-trained and professional. They’ve met strict criteria to become nationally accredited, so you can book with them knowing you’re in the safe hands of one of the best in the business. Find or verify your travel agent on this website.
Join SKAL in your state, to connect with local travel and tourism professionals. As part of Skål International, you’ll enjoy various activities, connect with industry leaders, and gain valuable experience. With over 900 members across Australia, Skål Australia connects travel and tourism professionals worldwide, fostering innovation and collaboration to shape the future of the industry.
Free Travel Courses
Career Development in the Tourism Industry
Learn more about the different sectors and exciting career opportunities in the tourism industry. This free online tourism industry course will teach you about the many sectors of the tourism industry and the incredible employment opportunities they offer.
This course is free to enrol, study and complete. Upon successfully completing the course, you have the option to purchase the Certificate or Diploma. Happy Learning! Add your new skills to a resume here.
Travel Agent and Consultant Training
This free online course examines the roles and duties of a travel agent in the tourism industry. Learn the foremost principles and practical techniques for building a professional career in travel.
This course is free to enrol, study and complete. Upon successfully completing the course, you have the option to purchase the Certificate or Diploma. Happy Learning! Add your new skills to a resume here.
Airline Cabin Crew Service
Professional and effective cabin crew members form the backbone of a successful airline. This course explores the roles of flight attendants and covers safety, emergency procedures and customer service. And outline the perks of this exciting, fast-paced job.
This course is free to enrol, study and complete. Upon successfully completing the course, you have the option to purchase the Certificate or Diploma. Happy Learning! Add your new skills to a resume here.
Introduction to Air Travel Sales
The OTT Travel Skills Course on Air Travel Sales equips travel professionals with in-depth knowledge of booking procedures, airline regulations, ticketing systems, and travel documentation, enhancing their expertise and credibility.
This course is free to enrol, study and complete. Happy Learning! Add your new skills to a resume here.
Ecotourism – Principles and Practices
This course explores the standards and approaches of ecotourism to minimise environmental impacts, manage natural resources, and support local communities. It also offers insights to plan, manage, and market ecotourism ventures and activities.
This course is free to enrol, study and complete. Upon successfully completing the course, you have the option to purchase the Certificate or Diploma. Happy Learning! Add your new skills to a resume here.
Travel and Tourism Management
Learn about new technologies and sustainable travel and tourism management strategies in this free online course. By taking this course, you’ll develop your management skills in travel and tourism sectors and maximise your career opportunities.
This course is free to enrol, study and complete. Upon successfully completing the course, you have the option to purchase the Certificate or Diploma. Happy Learning! Add your new skills to a resume here.
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Personal Travel Discounts
Self-familiarisations are here for professionals and students too!
An opportunity usually reserved only for people employed in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism is now also open to students currently studying travel and tourism! Exclusively Here! Travel the world at heavily reduced prices often up to 80% off retail prices.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Company You Work For = Name of College, University, or Company you work for
Position = Student or the title of the position held in the company you work for
Eligibility Code = Students, please use ‘Travel Industry Student (STU)’ or, if you work for a company, select it’s type
Travel Insurance
Go Insurance is staffed by travel lovers who have over 70 years of combined experience in all aspects of travel insurance. Travel insurance is all they do, and they do it brilliantly. Lloyds is the underwriter for Go Insurance.
Instructions:
Click on the Discounted Insurance button below.
When the Go Insurance website page opens, fill in the details and click ‘Get Quote’.
Discount will be automatically applied.
Employment Opportunities
Find your people in the Travel and Tourism industry.
With 25+ years of recruitment magic, we unlock doors to inspiring career paths. Our networks and reach, negotiation skills, and exclusive partnerships with high-profile employers ensure an unforgettable career awaits.
Find you next employer.
Today’s top Travel jobs in Australia.
Are you ready to ignite an amazing career in travel?
As a member of the PHT team you will join a rock-solid culture guided by meaningful values, in an environment with a focus on fun, support and wellbeing. You will enjoy a competitive salary package based on your experience.
Traineeships & Scholarships
Traineeships combine paid work in a real job with structured training.
CLIA Australasia Members can benefit from a new national Cruise Sector Traineeship Program shaped by a collaboration between CLIA, TAFE NSW and Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA).
Get your dream tourism job now.
Trade Information
The Virgin Australia agency hub is a dedicated site for our travel industry partners. Be the first to hear about our business and product news specific to the travel trade.
Agents can connect with our learning programs via two main channels – the Qantas Learning Hub, and Qantas Virtual Classrooms. Both channels are brought to you by the Agency Learning team and offer engaging learning experiences to make you a Qantas expert in no time. Although students are unable to register, you can learn more by clicking the menu items on the Agency Connect page.










































