About Alison

2025 NTIA Most Outstanding Mobile/Home Based Travel Advisor & MTA Platinum Sales Agent.

With over 34 years crafting dream journeys, I specialise in cruise holidays, luxury escapes, corporate itineraries, and group travel—from VIP First-Class trips around the world to cruises for family reunion groups.

Your Personal Travel Specialist

My career spans retail agencies, Office Supervisor/Manager roles at Harvey World Travel, and 16+ years as an MTA Travel Platinum Consultant, blending deep expertise with family flexibility. I've explored Maldives' lagoons, Japan's bustling streets, Fiji's tropical shores, Europe's cultural hubs, and North America's iconic cities and the beauty of Antarctica —ensuring tailored itineraries backed by networks like Virtuoso, Cruiseco, and Belmond Bellini Club for exclusive perks and insider expertise.

Proud of my 2025 NTIA win, MTA Platinum Sales status and CLIA Masters —I offer exceptional service—I deliver zero-failure experiences with round-the-clock support, extensive destination knowledge, and 24/7 emergency assistance.

If you're dreaming of your next adventure, look no further. I'm your dedicated partner, here to turn travel dreams into reality with unparalleled attention to detail, care, and expertise. Dream big—let's make it happen

Previous experience

Retail travel agent since 1991

Areas of specialty

I specialise in cruise holidays, luxury, Corporate & Group Travel which can involve arranging a VIP First Class trip around the world or cruises for family reunion groups

Awards
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    Retail travel agent of the year 

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    Retail Travel agency of the year 

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    AFTA finalist for travel agent of the year 

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    2025 NTIA HOME BASED AGENT OF THE YEARThrilled to be crowned 2025 NTIA Most Outstanding Mobile / Home Based Travel Advisor! This pinnacle accolade fuels my commitment to exceptional, personalised travel.

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    MTA TRAVEL PLATINUM SALES AGENT 

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    CLIA MASTERSThe elite CLIA Masters program—the cruise industry's pinnacle certification achieved by fewer than 2% of agents. This advanced training hones cutting-edge sales strategies, trends, marketing, and business growth, ensuring I deliver unparalleled cruise hol

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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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