More than 300 delegates, supplier partners and industry representatives gathered in Melbourne recently for the MTA National Conference 2026, held under the theme The Power of You.
The three-day event combined business sessions, networking and celebrations, beginning with a Taste of Melbourne welcome function at Aerial before moving into the main conference program.
Andrew Burnes AO, Helloworld CEO, opened proceedings and highlighted continued growth across the network, pointing to the scale of cruise, hotel and flight bookings being made through advisors.
Delegates also took part in an extensive Supplier Showcase, with hundreds of one-on-one meetings giving members the opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships and explore new business opportunities.
The speaker program included Burnes, Lesley Owen, Jelena Dokic and Dr Kristy Goodwin, with sessions focused on business, leadership, connection and the role of individual advisors within the wider travel network.
Lesley Owen, MTA Group General Manager, said the conference reflected the strength of the community.
“The passion, professionalism and willingness of members and partners to support one another is what makes this network so strong and why MTA continues to thrive,” Ms Owen said.
The conference concluded with a gala dinner and awards, recognising achievements across the network.
