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
Category Archives: Luxury
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Jul
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
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
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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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
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May
May
Belmond Ltd. announces Grand Tours of Ireland aboard Belmond Grand Hibernian, the new Celtic sister to Belmond Royal Scotsman and the first luxury touring train in Ireland. Reservations are now available for the exclusive two, four and six night itineraries throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland at belmond.com/grandhibernian. Launching on the rails in August 2016,
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May
May
Layana Resort and Spa has received the highest possible achievement both domestically and internationally by being chosen as the “Best Luxury Destination Spa” in Thailand for the “2015 World Luxury Spa Awards”. Winning the award is a fitting tribute given the culmination of awards leading up to this year’s impressive distinction, including the 2013 and