MTA announcees powerhouse speakers for 25th anniversary conference in Adelaide
24 June 2025: MTA – Mobile Travel Agents is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet by revealing headline speakers for the upcoming annual national conference in Adelaide, taking place
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Mark Spurway named 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icon
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, proudly recognises Mark Spurway of MTA – Mobile Travel Agents in Sydney as a 2025 Virtuoso Cruise Icon, a
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Dynamic Duos: MTA Advisors and their Executive Assistants making magic happen
Dynamic Duos: MTA Advisors and their Executive Assistants making magic happen Success in travel isn’t just about expertise—it’s about the right support. For MTA Platinum Elite advisor Wendy Summerlin, working
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Celebrating 25 years of MTA-Mobile Travel Agents
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.
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Celebrity Cruises to join river cruise market
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its latest venture: Celebrity River Cruises, a luxury river cruise line, building on its reputation as a leading premium ocean cruise line. With plans to enter
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Karen Merricks named on 2024 Women in Travel Power List
Karen Merricks, MTA Co-Founder and Managing Director, has been recognised as one of the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Travel, earning the #14 spot on this highly regarded list. This
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UK ETA – new entry rules and fees for Australians
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
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Adventure awaits: the thrill of expedition cruising
Adventure awaits: the thrill of expedition cruising For the intrepid traveller, expedition cruising offers the ultimate adventure. Unlike traditional cruises, which focus on popular destinations and onboard entertainment, expedition cruises
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Chart your course: picking the perfect cruise itinerary
Introduction: the importance of choosing the right cruise itinerary Choosing the right cruise itinerary can make all the difference in your travel experience. With so many destinations and routes available,
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Pack like a pro: essentials for your first cruise
Preparing for your first cruise Packing for your first cruise can be both exciting and daunting. With limited space in your cabin and a variety of activities on board and
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Sustainable Cruising: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Adventures
Sustainability is becoming a priority in the cruise industry, with more options for eco-conscious travellers than ever before. Our new e-book, “Sustainable Cruising: How to Travel Responsibly by River, Ocean,
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CLIA 2024: Green waves: the rise of sustainable cruising
The growing demand for sustainable cruising As awareness of environmental issues grows, more travellers are seeking ways to reduce their impact on the planet. This shift in consumer behaviour has
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MTA – Mobile Travel Agents celebrate record number of high achievers
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
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“There’s room for everyone in the travel industry”
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
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MTA Advisors shine at ILTM Singapore
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
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MTA celebrates double triumph at Virtuoso Forum
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
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Rhona Rodgers of MTA clinches Cruise Champion Australia at CLIA Cruise Industry Awards.
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
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Behind the scenes with an MTA Advisor – Danielle Lawson
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
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MTA – Mobile Travel Agents announce keynote speaker for National Conference 2024
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
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Bali tourist tax introduced from 14 Feb 2024
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
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Susan Barton, Mindset Coach & MTA Travel Advisor
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
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MTA’s Karen Merricks makes the 2023 Women in Travel Power List
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
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MY LIFE AS THE TRAVELLING TRAVEL AGENT- Charissa Hanrahan
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
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MTA clinches Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network at National Travel Industry Awards 2023
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
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MTA Mobile Travel Agents announces 2024 Conference in Fiji
MTA Mobile Travel Agents’ highly anticipated 2024 National Conference is set to take place in the picturesque Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort and Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on
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MTA named as finalist in National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs)
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has announced the finalists for the business categories at this year’s NTIAs and MTA is proud to be amongst the finalists in the category
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Quiz: What’s your cruise personality?
Are you an Adventurous Spirit, the adventurer of the seas? Maybe you’re a Culinary Voyager who lives for the sensory pleasures of food, wine and music. Perhaps you’re a Travelling Connoisseur, who has a
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Fiji Airways increases Australia capacity
Fiji Airways has welcomed its fourth Airbus A350-000 to its fleet named the Island of Vatulele, enhancing capacity to and from Australia. The new aircraft not only brings increased capacity
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Unlock unforgettable experiences with NCL
Cruising has become an increasingly popular choice for travellers seeking a unique and convenient holiday experience. There are so many cruise lines to choose from – how do you know
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MTA Advisors break records in style at ILTM
MTA-Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) made a grand entrance at the renowned International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Singapore this week, with a record number of advisors in attendance. Commenting on
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MTA: With their advisors through thick and thin
MTA – Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) strives to make sure its clients feel looked after, they are passionate about travel and always approachable and ready when needed. But in the
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MTA wins Virtuoso Top Overall Production: Destinations & Experiences
More than 300 luxury travel advisors from across Australia and New Zealand met for two days in Sydney, at Virtuoso’s On Tour event, where they enjoyed product experiences, networking opportunities
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New Zealand to replace paper arrival cards with digital system
New Zealand is moving away from paper arrival cards – travellers to New Zealand will soon complete an online declaration before arrival, speeding up the arrival process. Travellers arriving into
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Air NZ ranked World’s Best Airline for seventh time in ten years
Air New Zealand has been ranked the World’s number one airline for the seventh time since 2013 by airlineratings.com, the carrier being recognised for its award winning in flight innovations
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MTA adds Explore Worldwide as Preferred Partner
Specialist tour operator Explore Worldwide and MTA Mobile Travel Agents have today announced a new preferred partnership that will see Explore’s 350+ small group adventures promoted through the MTA Travel
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Emirates and Etihad announce interline expansion
DUBAI, UAE 4 May 2023: Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the
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Social Media Tips for Travel Agents in 2023
Social media has become an essential tool for virtually every kind of business, and travel agents are no exception. In fact, the travel industry is particularly well-suited to social media,
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MTA: Paving the way for independent travel advisors
MTA – MOBILE TRAVEL AGENTS IS THE LARGEST LUXURY MOBILE TRAVEL NETWORK IN AUSTRALIA WITH OVER 450 HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TRAVEL ADVISORS NATIONALLY WHO SPECIALISE IN OFFERING CUSTOMISED TRAVEL PLANNING TO
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MTA winner of a CLIA Cruise Award
THE AUSTRALASIAN CRUISE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN HONOURED AT THE 20TH CRUISE INDUSTRY AWARDS IN SYDNEY, WHERE CLOSE TO 500 PEOPLE GATHERED TO CELEBRATE THE ROLE OF THE TRAVEL TRADE IN
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How mobile working is transforming travel careers for the better
DID YOU KNOW THAT MTA IS AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST AND MOST PROMINENT LUXURY MOBILE TRAVEL NETWORK, WITH OVER 460 ADVISORS LOCATED NATIONALLY? OUR MTA MEMBER RACHEL CLEARY TELLS US WHY THE PERKS
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