It’s the announcement we’ve been waiting for – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a two-way, quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel bubble will start from 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18. The decision comes after coming close several times only to have the announcement delayed after minor outbreaks on both sides of the Tasman. “While we absolutely wish
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Busier than ever…Kim Newton talks to Travel Weekly
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Mar
Mar
IT IS WITHOUT QUESTION THAT THE WORLD IS A DIFFERENT PLACE TO WHAT IT WAS PRE-PANDEMIC. Our lifestyles have changed dramatically, and many businesses have been left economically devastated. There is also no doubt that the travel industry has borne the brunt of this devastation. One thing that can be taken away from this disastrous
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Fiona Gent shares why 2020 is the year to join MTA
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Nov
Nov
As the role of the travel advisor evolves, it’s now more possible to create curated travel experiences on your own terms. Whether it’s flexible hours or simply the satisfaction of working for yourself, going mobile is what more and more travel advisors are turning to. Gold Coast-based advisor Fiona Gent made the move to MTA
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Jul
MTA-Mobile Travel Agent, Ally Kilpin is celebrating her 20th anniversary with the company having joined as one the original ‘mobile travel agents’. MTA now boasts over 430 mobile travel agents based nationwide. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Ally has worked in the travel industry for over 35 years in South Africa, the United Kingdom and
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May
May
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has announced the finalists for the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) and MTA – Mobile Travel Agents is proud to be named a finalist in ‘Best Mobile Travel Advisor Network’. MTA Advisors, Kelly Ayers and Kate Narracott have also been named finalists in ‘Best Mobile Travel Advisor’ category.
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Feb
Feb
MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ Wendy Brockbank has been appointed Official Australian Sales Agent for the high-profile Formula 1® hospitality and travel program, F1® Experiences. An absolute must for die-hard Formula 1® fans, F1 Experiences provides a host of unique access programs only available via the organisation’s official ticket packages. These include driver meet-and-greets, F1®
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Jul
Jul
Further industry recognition for MTA – Mobile Travel Agents this week with Hyatt welcoming the company into its prestigious, by invitation-only, luxury travel program, Hyatt Privé . MTA now becomes one of only a handful of organisations invited to be members within Australia and New Zealand. Launched just last February, the Hyatt Privé program gives its globally-located members access
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Nov
Nov
The Park Hyatt brand continues to shine as luxury leaders in Australia when Park Hyatt Sydney and Park Hyatt Melbourne received the highest rating in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards; reinforcing its strong brand presence as a preferred luxury hotel brand. Condé Nast Traveler magazine readers voted Park Hyatt Sydney No. 1 and
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Jul
Jul
From budding gardeners to Michelin starred chefs in the making, Belmond Napasai on Koh Samui, Thailand, offers children a fun-filled insight into the world of work with a new range of ‘My First Job’ activities, nurturing children’s interests from an early age. Children aged three to 12 can choose from seven complimentary, hour-long work experience
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Jul
onefinestay is pioneering handmade hospitality by offering a unique new category of upscale accommodation, giving discerning guests the chance to stay in the finest homes with an attentive service. For those of you who have already had the privilege of staying with onefinestay – whether in London, Paris, New York or Los Angeles – you’ll