The Australian Federation of Travel Agents Limited (AFTA) is the peak body for Australia's travel businesses and represents over 80% of all travel distributors and tour operators in Australia. Founded in 1957, AFTA's aim has been to stimulate, encourage and promote travel, and to uphold the interests of travel agents and their business who form a vital part of Australia's highly specialised travel and tourism industry. AFTA also manages the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) accreditation scheme which was established 2014, to be the industry standard for all travel businesses.