MTA – Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) recently had the pleasure of hosting a series of High Achiever’s celebrations across Australia in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. This year, the company celebrated a record number of over 200 High Achievers, recognising the exceptional performance of their expert Travel Advisors. “These celebrations are a reflection of
Category Archives: Holidays
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MTA – Mobile Travel Agents CEO Don Beattie is an easy interview. Query him on MTA or the travel agency sector and he’ll go on and on (in a good way, of course). He has reason to wax lyrical about MTA, a group that right now is growing – in membership and revenue. A big
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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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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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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
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Effective 14 February 2024, the Bali Government have announced it will apply a new tourist tax of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (c. AUD$15). The new levy will apply to all foreign visitors to the island destination and will be on top of the current e-visa on arrival. According to Smartraveller website, “cashless payments can be made
Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News, Travel Agent Marketing Tips
Susan Barton, Mindset Coach & MTA Travel Advisor
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Sometimes we can wonder what impact we really have. This is the story of a woman who has changed the world and would say you have too. It’s the story of a travel agent who has gotten reporters out of war zones, has rubbed shoulders with celebrities, and has even been a Disney animation artist.
Family, Holidays, Home Page News, Uncategorized
MTA’s Karen Merricks makes the 2023 Women in Travel Power List
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The 2023 Women in Travel Power List is put together by Travel Weekly and considers four main criteria including: 1. Looking at the size and health of the travel organisation of which the woman is a part of; 2. The importance of the work that they do within the travel industry; 3. How their work
Business, Cruise, Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News, Luxury
MY LIFE AS THE TRAVELLING TRAVEL AGENT- Charissa Hanrahan
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People often wonder if it’s possible to combine a trip around this great country of ours with work commitments. In this exclusive article for Traveltalk, Charissa Hanrahan from MTA-Mobile Travel Agents shares her inspiring story as she attempts to “create the unthinkable”. AFTER A year of less fortunate circumstances (my dear father passing away, health
Business, Cruise, Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News, Luxury
MTA clinches Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network at National Travel Industry Awards 2023
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MTA-Mobile Travel Agents is thrilled to have been crowned ‘Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network’ at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs). Held in Melbourne for the first time in 18 years at the Crown Palladium, the NTIAs brought together key players in the travel industry to recognise and celebrate excellence. MTA’s achievement in securing