Gold Coast Airport is set to welcome a new international connection, with Fiji Airways launching direct Gold Coast–Nadi flights from 11 June 2026. Travellers can access special introductory return fares starting from AUD $549, available now through 31 December 2025. Operating three times a week on the modern Boeing 737 MAX 8, the service will add
Category Archives: Holidays
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Oct
We’re thrilled that MTA – Mobile Travel Agents took home two major awards at the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards, held in Brisbane over the weekend. 🏆 Most Outstanding Mobile Travel Network🏆 Most Outstanding Mobile Travel Advisor – Alison McGovern Winning Most Outstanding Mobile Travel Network is an incredible honour and recognition of the people
Business, Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News
Virgin Australia updates carry on luggage allowance
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Oct
Oct
Virgin Australia ups carry-on allowance to 8 kg — here’s what you need to know Heads up, travellers: Virgin Australia is changing its carry-on baggage rules. From 2 February 2026, the standard carry-on allowance will become 8 kg. Why the change? Virgin says the update is about simplifying things, improving safety, reducing boarding delays and
Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News
More than 160 MTA High Achievers recognised across five cities
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Oct
30 September 2025: MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ has celebrated the outstanding achievements of more than 161 of its top performing advisors, hosting a series of exclusive High Achievers’ lunches across five Australian cities over the past month. The High Achievers’ lunches are a key part of MTA’s ongoing commitment to recognising excellence within its
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Alison McGovern, MTA – Mobile Travel Advisor based in Hervey Bay, Queensland, has been named a finalist in the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA). Alison has been recognised in the Most Outstanding Mobile/Home Based Travel Advisor category – a highly competitive award that shines a spotlight on the very best in the Australian travel
Business, Holidays, Home Page News, Luxury
Dynamic Duos: MTA Advisors and their Executive Assistants making magic happen
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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 with MTA Executive Assistant Julia Bond has transformed her business, streamlining operations and enhancing work-life balance. For MTA advisors, success is more than expertise in travel—it’s about
Business, Cruise, Family, Groups, Holidays, Home Page News, Luxury, Uncategorized
Celebrating 25 years of MTA-Mobile Travel Agents
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Feb
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. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary (today, to be precise), a significant number of its advisors are earning well into the six figures, with
Cruise, Holidays, Home Page News, Honeymoon, Uncategorized
Celebrity Cruises to join river cruise market
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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 the lucrative river cruise market, the company has already commissioned ten new ships. While details about ship design, staterooms, itineraries, shore excursions, and pricing remain
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Nov
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 digital visa-waiver system, similar to the USA’s ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), designed primarily for tourism and business travel and does not replace a
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Adventure awaits: the thrill of expedition cruising
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Oct
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 take you to remote and untouched corners of the world. From the icy landscapes of Antarctica to the rugged coastlines of the Arctic, these cruises