When unrest unfolds in the Middle East, our phones ring. People are understandably anxious. They want to cancel. They want to change. They want certainty. And what everyone really wants is a crystal ball. But here’s the truth: in moments like this, the timing of your decision matters just as much as the decision itself. Panic Is Understandable — But It Can Be Expensive When headlines are intense and airspace is disrupted, it feels safer to “just cancel.” However, cancelling too quickly can trigger: Airline cancellation penalties Loss of deposits Non-refundable supplier charges Insurance complications In many cases, acting immediately can cost you significantly more than waiting a few days. How Airlines Usually Respond in Crises What many travellers don’t realise is that airlines typically operate from a place of goodwill during major events — whether it’s conflict, natural disasters, or unexpected airspace closures. Once the scope of disruption becomes clear, airlines often release special…
A Hebrew Word For An Intentional Pause To Reflect.
Helping Christians Go Deeper In Their Faith
In our high-paced lives, Selah offers experiences for Christians to go deeper in their faith through travel.
Travel opportunities including Holy Land and Bible Tours, or simply travel to a beautiful destination with like-minded people.
THE SELAH STORY
The concept of 'Selah' was birthed from Lisa Tarzia's personal experience. As the Executive Director of Selah, and formerly Mission Travel, Lisa has always been passionate about travel that transforms. Through her own journey, the 'selah-moments' she experienced were life changing. This drew her to a place where she wanted to provide opportunities for Christians to have these moments.
"Escaping from the busyness of life and making an intentional choice to stop and go deeper in faith is what I want to create. I guess it is a type of discipleship travel." says Lisa.
Selah provides these opportunities through travel to Biblical places, but also to places where God's creation makes us look to Him with awe and wonder. Custom made for the Australian Christian, the heart behind Selah is for people to grow and be transformed. Selah recruits tour leaders of excellence that can commentate and facilitate this growth.
The power of pausing and reflecting is incredible. As A.W. Tozer writes 'More spiritual progress can be made in one short moment of speechless silence in the awesome presence of God than in years of mere study.'
OUR TEAM
Lisa Tarzia
Founder/Managing Director
Melanie Selvam
Travel Sales Consultant
Christelle Marisson
Travel Sales Consultant
Maria Teychenné
Administration Assistant
Amy Keeble
Designer
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Travel Administrator (Pathway to Travel Consultant)Part-Time | 5 hours per day | 4–5 days per week Do you love order, details and meaningful work? Selah is a purpose-driven Christian travel company creating transformative journeys to biblical lands and significant destinations. We’re looking for a highly organised Travel Administrator to support our growing team — with the opportunity to train into a Travel Consultant role for the right person. This is not just an admin role. It’s an opportunity to be part of something that shapes leaders, churches and communities. About the Role You will support our travel sales team through: Processing client payments and supplier payments Managing tour registrations and confirmations Preparing client documentation and tour leader reports Issuing travel insurance quotes Responding to email enquiries Ensuring all documented processes are completed for each tour Supporting project and system improvements If you are interested in growing into sales, we will provide structured training in: Amadeus…
Do I Need a British Passport to Enter the UK? Clearing Up the Confusion for Australian Travellers Over the past few weeks, there’s been widespread confusion following announcements from the UK government about passport requirements for entering the United Kingdom. We’ve seen headlines suggesting that anyone born in the UK or with British parents must travel on a British passport — and some Australians have even been warned they could be denied boarding. So what’s actually changed? And who does this really affect? Let’s unpack it clearly — so your UK trip doesn’t come unstuck before it even begins. The Key Change (In Plain English) The confusion stems from the UK’s rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. From 2025–2026, travellers who don’t need a visa (including Australians) must obtain an ETA before travelling to the UK. However: 👉 British and Irish citizens are NOT eligible for an ETA. This is where the problem…
