Council of Australia Tour Operators (CATO) Chair Dennis Bunnik’s recent visit to the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) in New York City heralds a significant step forward in the collaborative efforts of global travel associations. In a meeting with Peggy Murphy, USTOA’s Executive Vice President, key discussions unfolded on the recovery trajectories of the travel industry in a post-pandemic world, as well as the effects of current geopolitical tensions on the sector.