ACCC to address aviation competition at ATIA travel summit

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is set to address travel industry leaders at the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) Beyond Borders Travel Summit. The event, scheduled for October 9, 2026, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will focus on the forces influencing airfares, airline choice, and competition in both domestic and international aviation markets.

ACCC Executive Director of Airports and Aviation David Cranston and Competition Exemptions Branch Director Anthony Hilton will participate in a discussion with ATIA CEO Dean Long. The summit aims to prepare industry professionals for 2027 by addressing trends in accommodation capacity, government focus in Canberra, and the implications of ending card surcharging. The program includes industry outlooks and panels covering touring and retail travel.