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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. 

MTA wins Virtuoso Top Overall Production: Destinations & Experiences

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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 and professional development.  MC and Virtuoso Senior Vice President Global Operations – Michael Londregan spoke about the renaissance of the travel advisor in the post-pandemic

New Zealand to replace paper arrival cards with digital system

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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 Christchurch airport or Wellington airport will be able to complete an online declaration from the week starting 10 July 2023. Travellers arriving into Queenstown airport

Air NZ ranked World’s Best Airline for seventh time in ten years

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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 such as the SkyNest Economy beds, operational safety, environmental leadership and motivation of its staff. The kiwi carrier also picked up the award for Best

MTA adds Explore Worldwide as Preferred Partner

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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 network. MTA Travel Head of Product, Neil Robertson says: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Explore Worldwide after their direct entry into the Australian market

Social Media Tips for Travel Agents in 2023

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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, as it is a visual and experiential industry that lends itself well to visual and interactive content. Here are some tips for to help you

MTA: Paving the way for independent travel advisors

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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 THOUSANDS EACH YEAR.On the other side of the coin, it provides an independent work option for advisors alongside the all-inclusive support needed to help transition

MTA winner of a CLIA Cruise Award

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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 THE REGION’S ONGOING CRUISING RENAISSANCE. Held by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia at Luna Park Sydney on Saturday 11 March, the gala dinner and

How mobile working is transforming travel careers for the better

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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 ARE TOP-TIER.  MTA boasts a network of invite-only affiliations with top travel brands, including Shangri-La Luxury Circle and Hyatt Privé. But the icing on the

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