8 ways MTA Travel backs mobile advisors – plus the backup support that’s your key to success Independence doesn’t mean going it alone in business. Every solo star still needs a backup dancer (or two), and MTA – Mobile Travel Agents has a strong support system in place for its nationwide network of independent advisors, including a dedicated
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Virgin Australia updates carry on luggage allowance
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Virgin Australia ups carry-on allowance to 8 kg — here’s what you need to know Heads up, travellers: Virgin Australia is changing its carry-on baggage rules. From 2 February 2026, the standard carry-on allowance will become 8 kg. Why the change? Virgin says the update is about simplifying things, improving safety, reducing boarding delays and
Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News
More than 160 MTA High Achievers recognised across five cities
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Oct
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30 September 2025: MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ has celebrated the outstanding achievements of more than 161 of its top performing advisors, hosting a series of exclusive High Achievers’ lunches across five Australian cities over the past month. The High Achievers’ lunches are a key part of MTA’s ongoing commitment to recognising excellence within its
Business, Cruise, Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News, Luxury, Uncategorized
Celebrating 25 years of MTA-Mobile Travel Agents
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MTA – Mobile Travel Agents celebrates 25th anniversary today: Founders Karen & Roy Merricks interview Once dismissed as “hobbyists”, MTA – Mobile Travel Agents has proven the doubters spectacularly wrong. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary (today, to be precise), a significant number of its advisors are earning well into the six figures, with
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Australians planning to visit the UK from January 2025 will need to apply for the country’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in advance of their trip. The ETA is a digital visa-waiver system, similar to the USA’s ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), designed primarily for tourism and business travel and does not replace a
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A record group of 34 MTA Travel Advisors along with representatives from MTA’s Product Team, gathered at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Over 650 brands are represented, meeeting with more than 650 travel advisors over three days. Our advisors are gaining new contacts, discovering up and coming travel destinations
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Mar
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MTA-Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) is thrilled to have clinched two coveted awards at the annual Regional Virtuoso Awards held at the Virtuoso Forum in Bangkok earlier this week. MTA was honoured to receive the awards for “Highest Growth in Tours” and “Top Tour Producer”. “Winning these awards is a testament to the hard work and
Cruise, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News, Uncategorized
Rhona Rodgers of MTA clinches Cruise Champion Australia at CLIA Cruise Industry Awards.
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Mar
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MTA-Mobile Travel Agents’ Rhona Rodgers was crowned Cruise Champion Australia at the 21st Cruise Industry Awards hosted by Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) Australasia held at The Star Sydney over the weekend. The awards brought together the crème de la crème of Australia and New Zealand’s cruise experts, sellers and suppliers. The recognition highlights Rhona’s exceptional
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Mar
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Danielle Lawson’s passion for travel and dedication to providing unparalleled experiences to clients were the driving forces behind her decision to start her own travel business. She chose to be a part of MTA because she says it was a natural fit due to its reputation for empowering agents with autonomy while offering a fully-inclusive
Business, Family, Groups, Home Page News, Uncategorized
MTA – Mobile Travel Agents announce keynote speaker for National Conference 2024
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MTA – Mobile Travel Agents is thrilled to announce the keynote speaker for its highly anticipated National Conference 2024, to be held from May 30th to June 2nd, 2024, at the picturesque Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort in Denarau, Fiji. This year’s conference, themed “Celebrate the Journey,” will gather over 300 travel professionals from