Category Archives: Family

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

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

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

MTA Mobile Travel Agents announces 2024 Conference in Fiji

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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 Denarau Island, Fiji in May/Jun 2024. MTA is delighted to host the national conference overseas for the very first time. Under the theme of “Celebrate

Unlock unforgettable experiences with NCL

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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 which one might be right for you? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Norwegian Cruise Line – the destinations this award-winning cruise

MTA: With their advisors through thick and thin

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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 times when it’s not the client who needs the support, but the advisors themselves, MTA can be the shoulder the advisor needs to lean on. 

Royal Caribbean International unveils Icon of the Seas

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With the largest waterpark at sea, the tallest waterslide to sail and the first open freefall waterslide on a cruise ship – Royal Caribbean has revolutionised family cruising. Cruisers can pick from seven unique pools and over 50 ways to drink and dine. Icon of the Seas will sail from Miami beginning 27 Jan 2024

New Zealand removes all COVID-19 entry requirements

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The New Zealand Government has announced that, as of yesterday, Wednesday, 19 October, New Zealand’s COVID-19 entry requirements have been removed. Anyone travelling to New Zealand is no longer required to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD). Please note that the New Zealand Government will temporarily remove the NZTD as the declaration will evolve and

Australia to scrap Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD)

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Travellers arriving in Australia will no longer need to complete a digital passenger declaration under changes to come into effect this week. Border restrictions enforced in response to the pandemic will be dropped this coming week, with arriving passengers no longer required to declare their vaccination status or obtain a travel exemption. The much-maligned Digital Passenger

Air New Zealand reveals bunk beds in the sky

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After five years in development, Air New Zealand has unveiled its game-changing new cabins with the goal of providing “the best sleep in the sky” for every passenger. Air New Zealand has eight new Dreamliners due to arrive in 2024 and a plan for more ultra-long-haul routes beginning with direct Auckland to New York flights