About Susan

Planning holidays should be fun! Yet sometimes it can all get too much! You're about to step out of your everyday life, head away to hang out with your family, relax with your friends or chill out with your partner. This is where I can help. While you step out, I step in!

With over 28 years in the world of travel consultancy, I know how to make sure the whole holiday experience is organised and effective so you can truly leave your worries behind.

I joined MTA so that I could offer a personalised service. This means I can focus on my clients without the distractions of a traditional agency.

So what do I do that is different?

It's a hectic world. Families and professionals have busy lives. I get that. So I come to you. And when I'm there, I offer up creative solutions and truly give you personalised service you can rely on. I save you time, money and stress and you get to have your own personal travel advisor available 24/7.

Sounds good, doesn't it? And if you're wondering why I can say I can offer up creative solutions and think outside the square for you, it all comes down to a combination of my travel career and my own life experience.

I have lived in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. In fact, my travel career started in the United States in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. One of my first jobs was travel consulting to celebrities!

I have travelled across the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. Incredible India, the stunning Maldives, the ever changing landscape of South Africa and the beauty of the South Pacific have all been stamped in my heart and my passport.

Previous experience

Travelcorp, The Travel Authority. I have worked in entertainment travel and corporate travel for companies such as NRMA and Travelcorp with clients such as SBS, NBC and Channel Nine.

Having extensive experience in my previous role in boutique Leisure and Corporate agencies in Sydney has allowed me to work with wonderful families, busy working couples and some awe-inspiring retirees who are all about spending the kids’ inheritance!

“Sue is constantly having to think out of the box and come up with innovative solutions. She throws ideas around and uses her industry contacts to get us what we need. She always delivers on her commitments, is respectful and hard-working. She really is an exceptional travel agent and sets a very high standard. Her can-do approach gives our travellers the peace of mind we need.” Laura Grace, Production Manager for Dateline SBS Television.

Areas of specialty

I specialise in leisure and corporate travel. I tend to work with time-poor people! Busy retirees who love to cruise and stay in fabulous hotels but prioritise safety, detail and convenience.

I work with lots of families with full lives of work, school and extra-curricular activities. When they’re ready to jump into a wonderful holiday and family-time, I’m there to sort it all out for them. Many of my clients are mums on the go who appreciate the convenience of having someone come to meet them. I’ve even talked through itineraries and holiday ideas at a local park while we watch the kids play!

I also specialise in finding great deals and getaway solutions for professionals or corporate travellers with full schedules. I understand it’s all about the best deal at the last minute.

So, thank you for taking the time to visit my MTA website. I look forward to helping you out with any business or leisure trips you have coming up. All you have to do is pop through an enquiry and I’ll step into action.

For those business travellers’ comfortable booking flights themselves, you can use my MTA Online Booking Engine. Choosing to book through MTA OBE means you have peace of mind knowing that I’m on hand to personally help you on a 24/7 basis should the need arise.

And that’s our point of difference!

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About MTA - Mobile Travel Agents

First licensed in 1991, MTA – Mobile Travel Agents pioneered the work-from-home model nationally in Australia. With a network size providing unrivalled support, MTA Travel Experts are handpicked professionals, generally attaining more than 10 years industry experience with other major agency chains prior to joining the organisation. IATA, CLIA and Cruiseco accredited, MTA is proudly a foundation member of ATAS - a mark of industry quality. Appointed as Accredited Space Agent in 2006 by Sir Richard Branson, MTA is a member of AFTA, also Belmond and Virtuoso, both of which are exclusive 'by-invitation-only' global organisations comprising a handpicked number of travel agencies worldwide. MTA is an ethical business delivering on paid experience to leisure and business travellers.

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