James Pherous

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents Ltd. is a private company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, that operates as an association for travel businesses. The company says this about itself: The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is the peak body in Australia representing the retail travel industry. Founded in 1957, AFTA represents the majority of travel agents in Australia and includes all of the major travel agency groups. AFTA's role is to uphold the interests of members in matters relating to the operation of all travel agencies in Australia. In broad terms these issues are ones that are not addressed by agent chain or corporate entities on behalf of their members, and are ones that involve the industry as a whole.

Part of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd., Quickbeds.com is an Australian company that operates a website allowing users to book hotel rooms, motels, and apartments. The company was founded by James Michael Pherous. Quickbeds.com was acquired by Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. on September 27, 2002 for $0.44 million.