Our expert Travel Advisor, Georgia Kourakos is a senior-level Travel and Tourism professional and a Certified Travel Manager and Travel Counsellor with TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario). She has travelled extensively and has over 20 years of experience in the wholesale and retail travel industry in Canada. Georgia has worked with Museums and 50-Plus channels across Canada to curate specialty travel programs for their members and specializes in luxury travel, curated travel experiences, culinary tours, beach vacations, Curated Long Stays, ocean and river cruises, groups, events and adventure travel. A few of Georgia’s favourite travel moments have taken place while hosting a culinary and wine tour in Tuscany, Italy, traveling on family vacations to Greece, and visiting China, Russia, Scotland, the UK, Spain, and France. Georgia is looking forward to helping you with your travel plans and creating your dream travel experience!

Julia Rambeau Smith is a seasoned communications professional with over 15 years of dedicated experience within the entertainment industry. Currently serving as the Chief of Staff at The MRG Group, overseeing all communications initiatives while providing invaluable support to the organization's leadership and business operations. Alongside her corporate responsibilities, Julia is also a TICO certified travel agent, adding another dimension to her role.

Prior to her tenure at The MRG Group & MRG Travel, Julia was a publicist at Universal Music Canada, where she managed a diverse roster ranging from established A-list artists to emerging talents within the Canadian market. Beyond her professional achievements, Julia is an avid traveler. Among her favourite journeys is her honeymoon to Turkey, where she immersed herself in the vibrant culture of Istanbul, marveled at the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, and relaxed on the picturesque shores of Bodrum. Julia's passion for travel enriches her perspective and fuels her creativity, making her a dynamic force in both her professional and personal endeavours.

Christine Balaong is a hospitality and tourism professional with a strong academic background and international experience. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and spent a semester abroad at the University of Technology Sydney in 2023.Christine is TICO certified and brings a practical, hands-on approach to the industry. During her time in Australia, she went whale watching at Royal National Park, watched the sunrise at Cape Byron, and hiked through Blue Mountains National Park—experiences that sparked her passion for exploring new places and cultures.She’s excited to continue building her career in tourism and helping others create memorable travel experiences.

About Us

MRG Travel’s mission is to be the leading provider of customized destination-based positive shareable experiences.
Specializing in curating the bespoke private travel, supportive business travel and longstays, each trip near or far, is handled with care to ensure you get the most out of every moment away from home.

Our Travel Advisors

Our Travel Advisors work endlessly to provide exceptional insight and unmatched access for our clients. Our direct contacts with airlines, hotels and tour suppliers help you create your travel experiences yours, we listen to your preferences, budget, travel style, and must-haves to build a trip that actually fits you.

Georgia Kourakos

Favourite destination:
Tuscany, Italy

Julia Rambeau Smith

Favourite destination:
Istanbul, Turkey

Christine Balaong

Favourite destination:
NSW, Australia

Sarah Kansun

Favourite Destination:
Costa Rica

Alex Latta

Favourite Destination:
Galapagos Islands

20+

Years of experiences

20,000

Hours of Travel
Planned

800

Itineraries
Created

50+

Countries
Travelled

1500

Experiences
Curated