About Teresa
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us” - Robyn Yong
With over 30 years travel experience, 19 years of which have been with MTA, I am excited to combine my knowledge, love, and passion for travel to help my clients experience the extraordinary!
My experience covers anything from supporting businesses with their travel needs, coordinating large groups, creating engaging trips for lucky competition winners, developing personalized and transformative itineraries for those who wish to promote wellness of their mind, body and Spirit and helping to create amazing holidays which explore the many possibilities that the world has to offer.
I was blessed and honoured to receive the inaugural MTA Spirit Award in 2014 in recognition of the embodiment of the values and vison of MTA Travel and the commitment to the highest service of our clients. More recently I have also earnt a place in the MTA Hall of Fame in recognition of my many years of service.
Travel is an experience everyone loves to participate in, but more so, it is an incredibly powerful catalyst for change - it has the capacity to transform lives, and I love supporting my clients on that journey.
The world is changing, and the reasons why people are travelling is changing also…
Sadly, there are many people who are living with higher levels of mental stress, a lot less time on their hands, and many more pressures than ever before.
As a consequence, people are searching – searching for a way to feel better, to figure out where they belong, what their purpose is and how they can feel lighter, more alive and connected. Essentially they are looking for something more than what they are currently living. Travel has the capacity to help change that.
To me, my clients are like family - unique, valued, and important, and what they are looking for is just as special.
I care about your experience and your journey.
My intention is to work closely with you, to create unforgettable memories, magical moments and to help make your travel dreams a reality.
I can help you explore new paths, experience exciting adventures, different ways to challenge yourself as you step outside your comfort zone and create the opportunity to help you feel free and alive.
I can also help with creating special moments, strengthening family connections, making a positive difference in the world, giving back to those in need, finding ways to be still and peaceful and fostering new understandings, as well as helping you to belong and feel welcomed.
Experiences in wellness, day spas, mindfulness and healing are my very favourite!
If your business has travel needs – I can help with that as well, all with the same focus and commitment to fulfilling your every requirement.
Most of all, I am all about taking care of you and your travel needs in the best possible way I know how!
Whatever you are looking for I am ready to make it happen!
Previous experience
My life in travel began in 1986!
At that time, you could not work in the travel industry unless you had the qualification of Fares and Ticketing, and you could not obtain that qualification unless you worked in travel! Catch 22! To get around this problem, I completed the Associate Diploma in Travel and Tourism which at the time was the only industry qualification available.
My career began with a two-year placement at TravelScene, starting at the bottom and learning the basics.
But my passion was to be a consultant, so when the opportunity arose to take on a Corporate consulting role at Westpac Travel, I grabbed it with both hands! Once there I worked my way up from a junior domestic consultant to a senior international supervisor over my seven years there.
After leaving to start a family, I then took on various roles including three years at Travel In Fashion where I developed my skills in Group and Incentive travel.
Then a change in circumstances, led to a “fork in the road” moment which lead me down a new path to MTA, where after almost 19 years, the rest as they say is history!
Areas of specialty
Over the years I have had experience in all areas of travel, so I am happy to help with whatever you need!
I love the feeling of helping someone enhance their life by fulfilling their travel dreams whether it is for a ‘I just need a holiday – now!’ feeling or for those who are wanting a more personal and transformative experience.
Experiences in wellness, day spas, mindfulness and healing are my very favourite!
I also love the challenge and excitement that comes from supporting large groups whether for business or leisure, and I have also enjoyed organizing travel for competition winners.
To me, travel is more than just seeing the sites – it is about life, enriching experiences, and magical heartfelt moments.
