ATIA Accredited Italy Specialists
Why book with an accredited travel specialist?
Travel is personal, expensive and full of moving parts. Accreditation helps show that the people advising you are part of an industry framework built around standards, accountability and better outcomes for travellers.
Our View
Industry membership is part of how we choose to operate.
Italy Touring sits within the Inflight Travel group, and we believe specialist travel businesses should contribute to the standards and reputation of the industry they work in.
That is why it matters to us to belong to recognised industry bodies such as ATIA and CATO. These associations help set expectations, support better professional practice and give travellers clearer signals about who they are trusting with their plans.
Australia's travel industry body
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) represents travel professionals and businesses across Australia. Its role includes improving industry professionalism, advocating for the sector, maintaining a nationally recognised accreditation program, and supporting dispute resolution between members and consumers.
Read about ATIAProfessional standards and credibility
ATIA describes its accreditation program as the Australian travel industry’s benchmark for professional standards and business credibility. Accredited businesses are independently assessed against recognised criteria covering ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, financial stability, and sound business practices.
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What This Means For You
Accreditation gives travellers a better starting point
A business assessed against industry criteria
ATIA Accreditation recognises travel businesses that meet defined criteria for ethical conduct, compliance and sound business practices.
Professional standards behind the advice
Accredited businesses commit to operating responsibly within Australian legal and industry standards, with annual renewal keeping that commitment current.
A clearer path if something needs attention
Industry-led standards and dispute-resolution pathways give travellers more confidence than booking through an unaccountable seller.
Better support before and during travel
A specialist agency helps you interpret options, choose suitable operators, prepare properly and know who is behind you if plans shift.
ATIA and CATO
CATO now operates inside a stronger ATIA framework.
CATO has long represented tour operators and wholesalers in the domestic and outbound land-supply sector. From 1 July 2026, CATO operates as the Council of Australian Tour Operators Division within ATIA, bringing specialist tour and land-supply representation into one broader industry body.
For travellers, that matters because Italy tours rely on more than a booking engine. They rely on specialist operators, honest product representation, informed advice and industry relationships that keep standards moving in the right direction.
One industry, stronger standards.
ATIA brings the national accreditation and advocacy framework. CATO brings the specialist touring and wholesaling lens. Together, they support an industry that is more professional, better represented and easier for travellers to trust.
Beyond Our Own Business
Better industry practice benefits everyone
A stronger common voice
ATIA represents travel professionals and businesses in industry and government affairs, helping the sector speak with more clarity on issues that affect travellers and suppliers.
Standards that lift everyone
Accreditation and codes of conduct create a shared expectation for professionalism, advertising integrity, compliance and responsible customer service.
Specialist tour knowledge stays represented
CATO brings the land-supply, touring and wholesale perspective into the broader ATIA structure as a protected division, so tour specialists keep a focused voice.
Why Italy Touring
Accreditation plus Italy-only focus
Accreditation tells you something about the business behind the booking. Our Italy-only focus tells you something about the advice itself.
We curate tours from specialist operators, help you compare travel styles, explain trade-offs honestly and support you through the practical detail. Being part of Inflight Travel adds broader travel-agency experience, flight and insurance support, and the backing of an established Australian travel business.
Common Questions
Accreditation, plainly explained
No. ATIA states that accreditation is not a guarantee of solvency, insurance or compensation. Its value is that the business has been assessed against professional industry criteria and participates in an industry-led standards framework.
They represent complementary parts of responsible travel. ATIA is the broader Australian travel industry body and accreditation scheme. CATO represents the specialist tour operator and wholesaler sector, now operating as a division within ATIA.
It means you are dealing with a specialist team that values professional standards, transparent advice, credible suppliers and industry accountability. That matters when a trip includes deposits, complex arrangements, overseas partners and real-world support.
Travel With Confidence
Talk to an accredited Italy specialist.
Tell us where Italy is calling you, and we will help you choose the tour or private arrangement that fits your plans, your pace and your expectations.
