The travel industry has been under extreme pressure since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with domestic and international travel bans putting hundreds of agents out of work and jeopardising the industry's ongoing viability.have reported on the industry's woes and the concerns of customers seeking refunds on their travel bookings.is just to stop watching," Mr Westbury told agents. "That way you’ll stop worrying.
AFTA board members include Flight Centre managing director Graham Turner, who serves as the group's vice Chairman, Express Travel Group CEO Tom Manwaring, Travellers Choice CEO Christian Hunter and Consolidated Travel CEO Spiros Alysandratos. There is no suggestion they have any link to Mr Westbury's comments.in November last year to comment on a travel agent accused of defrauding a family of their savings.
On its website, AFTA explains its role within the travel and tourism industry as “being the industry watchdog where it ensures that the viewpoint of the agent is transmitted through media outlets and advocating through lobbying activities.” “Aside from playing an instrumental role in both Australia and global policy and promotion, AFTA also provides of diverse range of member benefits including financial, legal, marketing, accounting, education and training.”
LetsRoc137 The police should charge him. Don't normalise violence against women. VAW
He needs to be educated of how to accept criticism
Taking up where Alan Jones left off. what a clown
Why is this man still in the job
Goodness!
Wat if someone said that to his wife or daughter? Fire him
Hopefully he has a drivers license, his next gig may be with Uber.
Vile misogynist.
NotCOOL
Feel sorry for whoever married it
She is dreadfully boring!!!!!
What’s a bet he is not called to answer and gets away with it. It’s hard raising a daughter watching this going on.
She is pure rubbish tho. She’s been peddling b grade journalism for years now and getting away with it.
Virtual or not. What comes out of your mouth cannot be unsaid with an apology. Your public comments legitimise DV against women and confirm for violent men, that this behaviour towards women is ok. It's not. Ever.
His wording was bad so let’s fix it for him. TG is a sensationalist media puppet who has ruined industries before, doing the same now and will do so again if it means ratings. Integrity is poorly lacking in most instances so even if it is a legitimate report, no one believes it!
Drops the share price 75%. Find the bottom now that's a 300% increase in your money. Anyone at ACA have travel related shares right now. I bet they do. 🤔😷🤑🤑🤑
One woman is killed every week in Australia by a domestic partner
I hope his family is proud of him
I too am heartily sick of ACurrentAffair9 coverage of the travel refunds. Ppl use TAs, sign a contract, don’t take insurance & then moan. Lazy, selfish whingers combined with poor journalism. But really low response AFTAOfficial - maybe you are cowboys after all.
He called for physical assault of a woman.... that says it all really. He has serious issues.
He’s been sacked.
May have been a stupid throwaway, but it’s the perpetuation of violence towards women right there. Inciting rhetoric.
I wonder if he’d have the guts to go up and say that to someone like Mike Tyson.
F Wit.
Bye mate
How has he not resigned?
The only industry allowed to still avoid Australian Consumer Laws. Even the automotive industry in recent years has had a wake up call. Time for the acccgovau to start removing protections for airlines and force them to adopt as every industry has had to.
Wow. What toolbag.
Period!
Has he resigned yet? He let his entire undustry down!
The whole shit show needs an uppercut
At least Tracey got an apology, I don't remember Alan Jones or Tony Abbott and the rest of them apologising to dear Julia Gillard.
JaysonWestbury how did you enjoy your virtual uppercut?
What a drop kick,how in the hell did you have a position like that,your a disgrace,get back in your cave you sorry reason for a man,😡😡😡😨
It’s just disgraceful, this is the language of misogynist Alan Jones, what gives a man the right to use language like this against women, her should be sacked straight away! coward
The JasonWestbury challenge: Can JasonWestbury outline a BETTER CHOICE OF WORDS for what sounds like a violent threat? If not, will he donate a modest $100k to MissionAustralia to help the victims of DomesticViolence. On air, on ACurrentAffair9 It's only words.
Another mysoginist piss ant.If I were Tracey I would report him to the agents who belong to this industry body will not be getting my business
To anyone commenting on this post- have you never, ever not ONCE in your life said something along the lines of wanting to punch someone? Never once actually intending to punch anyone, but you were just that frustrated? Towards a man or woman? Never once in your life?
Let's not get too teary eyed about a current affair.
The thing he should have said was 'This piss poor excuse for journalism needs to be taken off the air' because ACA, Grimshaw and everyone involved in the show need to take a long, hard look at themselves. Atrocious, one sided, poorly researched and always full of lies.
He needs to resign
Correction Clearly a VERY POOR CHOICE for AFTA to select such a bigot. Terminate him!!
With the retirement of Alan Jones, is Jayson Westbury looking to fill his position?
Goodbye Jayson Westbury
And he’s complaining about “language that’s being used on that program” being outrageous!!!
The head of Australia's peak body for travel agents needs to be given a dismissal notice. Shameful.
What a disgrace. He needs to remove himself from the public face of his organisation and go crawl back under his rock. Ugh.
another Hillsong - er who tells us what he really thinks of women JaysonWestbury - too little too late DV and such agressive language never right - he needs to go
Maybe travel agents should give customers their money back and not charge them to cancel due to travel restrictions 🤷🏼♀️
What the fuck is wrong with these men
Why does your headline name the recipient of the insult, but not the perpetrator?
Charming! howmanywomenaweek?
Not ideal words, too much physicality but Tracy Grimshaw and ACurrentAffair9 are notorious for their D grade reports
The show is crap but that is irrelevant. Definitely should be stood down or hand in his resignation
lpapoutsis, here is another answer to your DV question.
Why don't they NAME him? AFTA boss Jayson Westbury. Why is he given anonymity? Name and shame the rat.
Good on him
Where's the ACCC when you need 'em, eh?
jaysonwestbury What a disgraceful, misogynistic person you are. Your behaviour and language is outrageous. Not acceptable. I will be personally boycotting you. Maybe someone will give you a firm uppercut.
Jayson Westbury representing a body that needs investigating. Money up front with almost no accountability to refund regardless of the circumstances. Like most weak, gutless individuals responds not with Solutions but with a threat of Violence.Resign Now.
Why did you not name him in the title? Tracy has been named.
What's with the violence ? Would we see the same comments if it was a Male presenter ? English ! guys...He's a representative of businesses who've probably taken the worst hit of all (tourism) and we having a go at him because he's expressed frustration at the media perspective?
‘Stralia OYE, OYE, OYE👊👊👊 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🤮
lol SteppoFC
I don't think I've ever heard a person say that another needed to be uppercutted.
Don’t disagree with anything he said, a current affair has been stepping over the mark for years and when someone finally steps up and says what everyone with half a brain is thinking, all the sjws come crying. I applaud you sir
Damn i agree with the sentiment tha ACA is a garbage excuse of a 'news' show but threatening and suggesting someone abuse another person isnt okay in any context men, tbh
Let's hope he's single. Who says things like that unless they have a violent mind?
Yet another great reason to stay away from travel agents! DODGY as!
Travel industries should’ve been as mindful, responsive & RESPONSIBLE for preventing global spread of harm as governments. They employ millions & service billions of customers annually & must accept consequences of their role in causing this pandemic. Instead this bloke? Go Tracy
Ladies and Gents, the runner up to replace Alan Jones on 2GB
We all say things in frustration and yes he probsbly shouldn't have said it but who in this thread hadn't said something bad about someone in our lives that we've known. I've probably said equal or worse to be honest. So please stop pretending your all perfect.
Thank god someone can see beyond her phoney empathy and is calling out this condescending, insulting, patronising, muck raking woman for her BS!! (*even though he should have chosen less violent wording.)
Anyone who believes he means literally give her an uppercut themselves needs an actual uppercut. His choice of words is very poor but nobody of sound mind believes he wants someone to hit her. A couple of our politicians need a clip but I mean that figuratively & not literally
Talking about apologies, when is Grimshaw going to apologize to the 12 Tribe community at Picton for her false allegations of child abuse+unregistered still born deaths. How much taxpayers money was wasted on her false allegations? Not 1 charge laid against 12 tribes. SheLIED
FACT = He should have known better and it is not acceptable. ALSO FACT - If it was a woman saying this to a male journo she would be described by MSM as strong, independent, empowered and confident.
Should be forced to resign immediately!
Well those over 45 know he wasn’t really saying the literal meaning. Those under don’t. Result don’t say it. Find a new way of saying - my sector are pissed off the ACA would say that , even if it’s true !!
If I were Tracy I wouldn’t accept this ‘apology ‘ . I would demand his sacking. Imagine how he behaves behind closed doors
This doesn't slip out, this is part of who he is and it is not nice! Shameful he was so upset for the travel industry taking advantage of their customers.. Shameful no wonder travel is getting a bad reputation if thos jerk is running it Shameful
I wonder if the host of ACA was a man, would he have threatened to punch him in the face? Somehow I doubt it.
Maybe Mr. Westbury should have a 'firm uppercut or a slap across the face'! At least Tracy knows how to do her job!
We have some obnoxious female interviewers. Mainly in ABC penetrating our TV programs. Bring back a male or two.
Probs shouldn’t directly quote a threat of violence against women to promote your article, hey
Disgraceful!!! 😠 NameAndShame JaysonWestbury you are the problem!!
Didn’t see the show BUT If there Really is a scandal if some of the travel agents have been breaking the law all the media should be reporting on it . A lot like the sports rorts ,copy right theft , wage theft etc Etc etc
Jayson Westbury should be removed from his role over his violent comments. That language endangers women. What a weak and nasty man.
He was right
yikes
Cannot believe this still goes on.
That is disgusting. He needs to be held to account.
Not good enough. He must resign.
Tracey Grimshaw was doing her job and he didn't the publicity the travel Industry refund was getting ,a firm UPPERCUT to her face or have it slapped was his punishment on her ,he's 'A dog of a him A human being how can this be EXCEPTED by law it's inciting violence to her
Disgusting.Has he resigned yet?
Omg how do I hold my mouth to a limit of what I think of that dog Jason Westbury,saying Tracey should be given a 'WAIT FOR IT 'A FIRM UPPERCUT TO HER FACE ,OR HAVE IT SLAPPED,ARE YOU FUCKING JOKING , because he the lowlife didn't like her doing her job on TRAVEL INDUSTRY REFUNDS
just slipped out? AFTA CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNRESERVEDLY APOLOGISES FOR COMMENT made to Tracy Grimshaw: “My comments...involved a very poor choice of words. I apologise for that choice and accept the language used was completely inappropriate”
Sack him
DanielCherny Gloria ! 🦜
No way to speak to a professional woman. You horrible creature - you need to resign.
We all know that ACA is a load of crap BUT there is never any excuse for threatening a woman with physical violence, even in jest.
I have to admit I would be curious to see him try 🤭
This fuckwit needs to be condemned by all and fired. If the travel agents body wont do it public pressure should be applied to them - just as it was with the refunds. Thete is nothing ok about what he said.
Man spits dummy for Fourth Estate finally doing its job
Unacceptable statement, but when your wage and commission is in jeopardy you fight like the lion king.
Pig. Just try, and I’ll give this preened little poodle an uppercut that will lay him flat for days.
How is this type of bullshit allowed to continue? Disgraceful!
thereminfan Bye bye. What is it with these people? Even more reason to book online.
Why wasn't he named in the headline like Tracy was?
Why hasn’t he been sacked?
He suggested physically abusing a woman, how is this OKAY?😡
He needs to be sacked- immediately. This is never ok.
Call AFTA today and demand that this man who has no self control and cannot read the room be removed from his position immediately. MadFckingWitch MarchAustralia
It’s a hyperbole! He did not mean it literally but of course FRA’s will take this and run with it. You idiots are outraged by everything.
The thousands of women in the Travel Industry should see to the resignation of this misogynist Bully.
Australian Federation of Travel Agents chief executive Jayson Westbury represents travel agents in Australia. He incited violence against Tracy Grimshaw. I will not tolerate his misogyny. I PLEDGE TO BOYCOTT ALL AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL AGENTS UNTIL JAYSON WESTBURY STANDS DOWN.
Found Alan Jones’ replacement
Wow!!!!
Didn't take long for the new voice of Alan Jones to raise his ugly mug.
What a POS. Australia beautiful one day, full of misogynistic, wife beating, racist wankers the next.
Alan Jones listener?
What you say at the kitchen table doesn't wash on a public platform although Alan Jones has done it for years. That said, ACA is a shoddy production, regularly doing hatchet jobs on unsuspecting victims for ratings. Jayson just became another victim.
While the sentiment may be shared Mr Westburys language is totally uncalled for.. its in times like these top gear should maintain dignity..
If I posted online that Jason Westbury should be assaulted for being a piece of 💩, then I could be charged with threatening behaviour. How do these people never seem to get charged for making threats, same with Jones.
Parasite
She needs to be ignored. He, however, needs to apologise, immediately, and resign, immediately.
It is a scandal stand him down
What an abhorrent thing to say and then attempt impunity by saying “In not advocating actual violence”. This turd needs to be taken down from his mantle. Maybe there is a charge of inciting violence he can be given. This is the sort of comment that ScottMorrisonMP should address
He needs a kick up the arse
We all know he was speaking metaphorically and he explained that in the same sentence, but that doesn't stop reporters spinning it into a paternalistic attack on the weaker sex. One step forward for umbrage and outrage at the expense of female integration into life's rough&tumble
Travel agent are fucking corrupt they need the upper cut
Fantasising about women getting physically attacked for speaking up—it worked out so well for Alan Jones…
More violence against women. Does he also beat his wife and children
He needs to go
AFTAOfficial Hows the mental health of your chief executive Jayson Westbury? Why is he still employed by you?
Would he say this about a male tv host?
Violence against anyone is not ok. Ever.
Jayson Westbury, a great advertisement for travel agents! Not.
She is a sensationalist, and a current affair is full of advertisements posed as journalism half baked stories from a half baked infotainment show. But his comments were even more ridiculous than most of a sultana affairs stories
exquisite_xqsit Tough guy?
Is threatening violence a crime?
So we start a gofundme page give the cash to the first person to give Westbury an uppercut or a backhander across the face
What % of travel agents are women? It’s pretty high. Wonder how their interests are represented by this... man.
He needs to resign now.
How to implode your career! Well done travel fkwt🤪 I bet all your people love how you've frozen the nation's heart👎
Good luck with that, I reckon she'd deck him without to much worry at all.
Who'd watch that RW crap anyway?
Starting a reply with 'I'm not a fan of Tracey, but... ' shouldn't it be unacceptable for any woman to be threatened, with violence, by anyone. Why was he not jeered off stagebe? Because people laughed instead? 🚷
This is 2020. The man should resign or be sacked. Any woman in his workplace can no longer feel safe.
I hear Jim Reeves singing. “And you can tell your friends there with you, He’ll have to go!”
How to kill your career stone dead.
Toxic masculinity at its finest
I don’t watch ACA because I Chavez grown tired of Tracy Grimshaw going for ratings rather than the truth. ACA needs someone with a bit more integrity.
Dick head or what
WHY is his name not mentioned? WHY is this 'Peak body' not mentioned? This worm should be made to apologise to Tracey live on air and to be honest he should lose his job. Violence against women is not okay.
Unacceptable
msdwrites Well Alan Jones was lauded for suggesting that .JuliaGillard be stuffed in a sack or .jacindaardern be given a slap in the face so maybe Tracy should be applauded for accepting her place in the world.
Jason, go and have a look at yourself in the mirror and think about what you've said. Work out why it's wrong and why you shouldn't do it again.
The RW misogynists are still out there. He wouldn’t have said that about a male.
SMH do you have a sound/ video of Jayson Westbury actually saying this please.
Unbelievable!
OF COURSE HE SAT AT THE FOOT OF ALAN JONES AND WAS AN “A” STUDENT.
😡
That is absolute crap. No male should talk like that, whether in public or private. You Sir are a coward and a cur and I call you out.
Disgraceful
Hit him where it hurts, sue him for enticing violence against Tracy.
He needs to go.
That’s abhorrent and cannot be tolerated
Charming
markwati Julia Gillard watches on & says'Will these men never learn.' Rosie Batty weeps in despair. We men R such callous self centred bastards.
Some people are VERY SLOW learners. respect
Can anyone help me with the name of the best website for viral content in Australia?
Inciting violence. Isn’t that a criminal activity?
Wow, get the popcorn out it’s about to go down hahahah.. Jokes aside this is a time of unity and better strategies. Travel
Agree, resign you misogynistic man.
Then the head of Australia’s peak body needs to resign.
So advocating violence against women is okay? Why does he still have a job?
Prick
Let the organisation know what you think about Mr Westbury’s remarks aftaafta.com.au
Head to head, I think she'd win.
Condoning, supporting and encouraging violence against women is one of the key gender drivers which creates the conditions where that violence is more likely. OurWatchAus
geez, how very male of him... First recourse was to violence...
Inciting violence against anyone is not avceptable. He must be stood down.
What an absolute charmer, not
He needs to resign
Unbelievable !! Jaysonwestbury
Maybe we should go easy on him; after all it won't be easy to find a new job in this climate
Is that bloke auditioning for Alan Jones job?
Well the travel I dustry went from 1 scandal to 2. Threatening violence is never the answer
Jesus.
Shouldn't be advocating hitting anyone let alone a lackey. His beef is with A Current Affair, uppercut them all you want.
xskinn She was mistaken. Thought she worked for the ABC.
Jayson Westbury seems to have a violent streak.
He should be terminated immediately, for channeling Alan Jones. 🤬🤬🤬
If he says things like this in public, I'm concerned for his wife (if he has one) and his children, what a violent outburst.
He deserves to be sacked right now ........please no groveling apology to keep his job just sack him now. 🤬
I hope he gets shot and bleeds out over hours, tortured by the recollections of his own actions. He should get waterboarded and his testicles get stepped on by stilettos. His organs should be ripped from him then fed to him. He should be awake for it all. Virtually, of course,
Even George Costanza wouldn't go that far just to lose his job.
There is NO SUCH THING AS A VIRTUAL UPPERCUT OR FACE SLAP.. 'Tracy Grimshaw needs to be given a firm uppercut or a slap across the face, and I mean that virtually, of course, I wouldn’t want to invoke (sic) any violence on anyone.”
Why is he not being spoken to by nswpolice for threatening her live on national TV. Then again AlanJones got away with it didn't he. auspol
Another man threatening violence against a women because he didn't like what she said, he should be sacked
ABSOLUTELY appalling this to say, sprouting domestic violence is not acceptable from any man but a man, whose workforce is predominately women... DISGUSTING.
violence isn't a good way to settle differences. And, as an example, violence by men against women is even worse. DomesticViolence
Another man joking? about violence against a woman!! Will it ever change? he knew he was in trouble the moment the words left his mouth
Ouch,
Oh gawd, will the abuse of women by these awful men ever stop!
What the fuck!
Sack him immediately.
His name is JAYSON WESTBURY Why isn't it in your headline!
He is a disgrace
No chaff bags available?
Weirdo
How and why does he get away with endorsing violence against women in a public speech? And what kind of 'man' is he?
Boom goes the travel agencies! Dump him or lose my business forever.
Jayson Westbury’s Facebook page shows a partner and child, both female. Hope they are OK.
I'm getting sick of the number of total trash-buckets in positions of influence.
Outrageous. Some of the comments are appalling
violence against women - appalling
Phuquin Mumans :-(
Dis him JWestbury_afta
So the solution to the bad PR is not to pay refunds as be contact agreements at time of purchase but to talk to the producers & reports and get them to do a cover up. Right. Smart.
Violence against women , really.
Is that Grimshaw person still going round? I remember living in Sydney 50 years ago when her horse was stolen. She must be due for retirement
Wow!
“But, I mean, some of the behaviour and some of the language that’s being used on that program is just outrageous,” [Jayson Westbury] said. Bloody rich coming from someone who speaks like he does. Please give him a one-way ticket to nowhere.
Disgraceful
intelligence not a requirement in his job?
Someone needs an uppercut but I don’t think it’s Tracy
Every comment like this normalises violence towards women. In fact, it normalises violence full stop. We've had enough! Zero tolerance. Remove him.
What world is this guy living in to think such a line is going to be well received by anyone other than an idiot?
Is he going for Alan Jones's job?
WTH?
Alan Jones mark 2?
I booked Agoda accomodation and my printed terms say that I can change up until a week before the stay .my file on line says now that I cannot change AND the money has been taken from my credit card in March
Guarantee he wouldn’t of said that about Alan Jones or Ray Hadley
Have any of these people piling on Westbury considered how much media fact checking could be improved if a firm uppercut was in play for getting it wrong?
Sky after darks new travel show host with BS like this.
He has to go
To say that in public sends alarm bells in general.
Goodbye 👋🏼 there is no apology for this.
Stand him down. What an example of toxic masculinity he is. Violence against women begins with attitudes like this.
Needs to return to under rock from where he crawled
Seems to need a 1:1 with Rosie Batty.
What a repulsive bully. I suppose that is what he does to his wife if she disagrees with him.
What!!!
Despicable. Not only should he be fired but every man in the country should express disgust at this abominable behaviour. How can we expect young men to behave properly towards anyone if this is what they see.
No no no no no😡😡 Surely he now has no job
I obviously recognise that he wasn’t literally advocating physical assault against her, but this is just poor poor form. There would have been so many better ways to say it to express discontent that wouldn’t have been so inappropriate
That comment of his seemed quite effortless. He hasn’t just become like this overnight.
Calling Egg Boy!!
He must apologize or b stood down
Graduate from the Parrot Jones school fuckwittery.
Is Helloworld involved
what a VILE man...who has those thoughts unless they have strong beliefs that an uppercut or slap over the face to a woman is a good thing! putrid grub!
'The head of Australia's peak body for travel agents' Needs to find the maturity to make a point like an adult without resorting to violent language. The peak body for travel agents should find a new spokesperson.
Bullying the media and threatening violence
Shame on him !!
Here we go again. Men who resort to violent fantasy against women whenever their actions are questioned! 😪
Jones has been replaced!
NO to inciting and modeling violence against women. Sack the creep.
No fan of Tracy but this us a criminal offence
She’s right it is a scandal - go look at webjet
It was a Rory and the industry got caught out big time trying to rip off customers the head of industry needs to wake or is he just a low life
His name is Alan Jones Jr.
Gosh, and hasn't he just done a great job for tourism and the travel industry
I'm not a Tracy Grimshaw fan, BUT this is way beyond acceptable. This bloke can not seriously continue representing an industry that would argue it treats all comers equally, and seriously values it's customers.
He needs to resign. Immediately
What is it with these blokes? when I read the quote to my husband he responded with “if the travel industry wants any consideration they should get rid of him”
AFTAOfficial Better come and get your man.
So beating women is the new gold standard for arseholes like this lump of goat shit?
What does she deserve more?
CHARMING. Whats tgeur name? and exactly which destination are they promoting
What is wrong with this person? Just yuk
Must be Related to Jones
Why would you publish such appalling and revolting comments?
Good grief, where do they find these w*nkers?
Wow
Seriously?
what. in. actual. fuck?
Guess who will not be head of Australia's peak body for travel agents soon...
Is he a paid up member of the LNP?
from that headline, should I be angry and Grimshaw or the travel agents guy?
🤜🤜🖐️🖐️👊
He probably should apply now for Jobseeker, hear it takes awhile to process..
Going for the Jones gig 👍
His name is JAYSON WESTBURY. He should be sacked for this and maybe even a close look at his interactions with women since he feels quite comfortable saying something like this during a professional seminar.
Is he auditioning for Alan Jones’s job?
That person should be sacked immediately.
Unacceptable
Only one way to settle this...
The Alan Jones school of comment.
When will these entitled men learn?
Sack him 😡
Would he have said the same to a male TV host? I bet not.
I don't usually watch ACA but this misogynist should be sacked for these comments. Disgraceful.
Probs need to up their PR game.
Perhaps he can take over from Alan Jones.
'I mean that virtually'? Let it rip Twitter.....
We have a replacement for Alan Jones already.
An uppercut ? Whats his name ?
He needs to resign or be fired! Unacceptable.
And Jayson Westbury needs to be let go immediately for those comments.
Oh, that’s a career ending move. Back to cleaning rooms on cruise ships for this guy.
Well put, it’s well overdue to be fair
And would it kill her to lose 50-60 pounds!
Oh good grief
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