{"id":11364,"date":"2023-05-31T13:20:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T03:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtatravel.com.au\/?p=11364"},"modified":"2023-05-31T13:28:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T03:28:33","slug":"mta-adds-explore-worldwide-as-preferred-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtatravel.com.au\/mta-adds-explore-worldwide-as-preferred-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"MTA adds Explore Worldwide as Preferred Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Specialist tour operator Explore Worldwide and MTA Mobile Travel Agents have today announced a new preferred partnership that will see Explore\u2019s 350+ small group adventures promoted through the MTA Travel network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>MTA Travel Head of Product, Neil Robertson says: \u201c<em>We\u2019re delighted to be partnering with Explore Worldwide after their direct entry into the Australian market earlier this year. It\u2019s an exciting time for small group adventure, with the sector growing rapidly post-pandemic, so adding Explore\u2019s extensive range of trips targeting the over-50 market is an important part of our product strategy<\/em>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>\u201cMTA Travel is proud to be working with such a proactive and sustainable travel brand\u201d<\/span><\/em><span>, he continued.<em> \u201cExplore\u2019s repeat customer rate of 60% reflects the breadth and quality of their product. We wanted to ensure that our Mobile Travel Advisors knew the opportunity in this sector<\/em>\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Explore\u2019s Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, Ben Ittensohn, said he was absolutely delighted to be partnering with MTA Travel in 2023 and beyond. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201c<em>Agents are the cornerstone of our success as we grow our brand here in Australia. MTA Travel is such a highly respected network, and we truly value this new partnership\u201d <\/em>says Ittensohn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201c<em>We\u2019re seeing really strong growth, particularly to Europe and in our walking and cycling trips. We\u2019re keen to ensure that our agent partners have the tools and knowledge to confidently offer our trips to their clients, and benefit from the increased demand for sustainable experiential travel.\u201d<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>\u201cWe look forward to supporting MTA, and welcoming their clients onto our unforgettable small group adventures\u201d. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specialist tour operator Explore Worldwide and MTA Mobile Travel Agents have today announced a new preferred partnership that will see Explore\u2019s 350+ small group adventures promoted through the MTA Travel network. 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