by Matt Wahlgren:Travel Advisor, Agency Owner, and Avid Traveler...  Matt visiting Dubrovnik, June 2021 I love creating new traditions, so when I first started traveling, I came up with three ways to create lasting memories from my traveling endeavors. Travel Tradition No. 1: Save a Bill Whenever I am traveling, I always keep the lowest denomination paper currency and take it home with me. One day, I found a double-sided clear frame and decided to get crafty. I laid the bills I had collected throughout my travels inside the frame and hung it on my wall. If you visit my home, you can take it off the wall and check out the backside of the bills too! It’s a super simple and fun way to remember your trip. Travel Tradition No. 2: Discover New Music When I travel, I appreciate listening to local music, so when I hear a song I like, I purchase one of the musician’s albums. I try to find contemporary, classic and traditional folk music. When friends visit me, we'll talk about my travels, eat some traditional foods from the place I visited and play music from the area to set the mood. Collecting music is a fantastic travel tradition! Travel Tradition No. 3: Buy Art I'm not looking for anything fancy. In fact, I typically prefer something sold by local street artists. I've purchased small sculptures, ceramics, freshly created paintings and wooden carvings during my travels. Whenever I look at a piece of art I've brought back home, it reminds me of where I was, the person who created it and how I felt at the time. Consider implementing these three travel traditions or start your own traditions the next time you travel. Creating traditions is a terrific way to build long-lasting memories and makes it easier to take a trip down memory lane. by Matt WahlgrenTravel Advisor, Agency Owner, and Avid Traveler...  Matt enjoying the views of New Zealand with his brother Ever pondered the meaning of life? I believe it’s something each of us defines uniquely. For me, it involves accomplishing goals, creating moments of joy, and forging meaningful connections.
One way to create meaning in life is through travel. By exploring and connecting with others, we discover ourselves. At Matt Travel, we take this philosophy to heart by helping you curate your very own living list. What adventures and experiences do you want to have in this lifetime and what are you doing right now to fulfill them? Whether you dream of trekking through ancient ruins, savoring exotic cuisines, or simply watching the sunset from every continent on a private yacht or villa, crafting your living list is about embracing those ambitions—no matter how grand or simple they may seem. Remember, it's never too early or too late to start sketching out the dreams that matter most to you. Crafting your living list isn't about squeezing everything into one year; it’s about steadily making your way through a lifetime of meaningful experiences. Let’s start building that list together and turn your "someday" into reality.  Top Travel Advisors Participate in Global Travel Marketplace West
Dallas, Texas - Northstar Travel Group is proud to announce that Matt Wahlgren was selected from among hundreds of applicants to attend Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West), which took place at The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2-4, 2024. GTM West is a two-and-a-half-day invitation-only event for top-producing travel advisors in the western states and provinces of North America. Selected advisors meet with leading cruise, hotel, tour and destination suppliers seeking to conduct business face-to-face. A select group of 144 travel advisors were chosen to participate from several hundred applicants. “GTM West is professionals, meeting with professionals, working to move their businesses forward,” said Jacqueline Hurst, Director, Trade Recruitment and Engagement, Travel Weekly Events. “A GTM West advisor is one that recognizes the importance of creating new business relationships and fostering existing ones in order to best serve their clients’ needs. Travel suppliers representing the depth and breadth of the industry engaged with travel advisors through a variety of one-on-one pre-scheduled meetings, exclusive Boardroom presentations and networking events. “At Matt Travel, we believe one way to create meaning in life is through travel. By exploring and connecting with others, we discover ourselves. We take this philosophy to heart by helping you curate your very own living list. What adventures and experiences do you want to have in this lifetime and what are you doing right now to fulfill them? Whether you dream of trekking through ancient ruins, savoring exotic cuisines, or simply watching the sunset from every continent, crafting your living list is about embracing those ambitions—no matter how grand or simple they may seem,” said Matt Wahlgren, Agency Owner of Matt Travel. GTM West advisors exhibit unparalleled industry expertise and come to the event to build relationships with key individuals in hotel, cruise, tour and destination organizations, allowing them to best meet their valuable clients’ needs. “Many advisors at GTM West have already exceeded their 2023 sales numbers, proving that the advisors chosen to attend this event represent the best in today’s travel business,” said Alicia Evanko-Lewis, Executive Vice President, Travel Group Events, Northstar Travel Group. “GTM West provided the platform for these travel professionals to network with like-minded individuals who all have the same goal: To build and grow their business.” About Northstar Travel Group Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. The company owns 14 media brands connecting 1.4m industry professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, social, print and more than 100 events in 13 countries. Northstar Travel Group is owned by EagleTree Capital. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com. About Matt Travel Matt Travel, a premier travel agency, is proud to be the go-to destination for travelers seeking personalized, unforgettable experiences. The company promises extraordinary adventures designed to inspire and excite. With over 10 years of experience, Matt Travel upholds the highest standards of professionalism and client care  When it comes to planning a trip, a personal recommendation is usually the most valuable piece of advice — and we believe that the firsthand experience of a trusted friend helps make your decisions that much easier. We’re travelers ourselves and are always in the field making connections with hotel managers, tour operators and local experts who are confident in their recommendations. Our team has made travel both our passion and business, and there’s nothing we’d love to talk about more than your next trip.
In the summer issue of Postcards, find new ideas for informative and joyful excursions from our writers who cover the globe. Spend a weekend in Las Vegas catching up on the city’s latest additions and innovations. While in Cyprus, our writer embarks on a halloumi-themed adventure to find out more about the Mediterranean island’s prized cheese. In our cruise feature, follow in the footsteps of explorers like Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton on a voyage through the icy waters of Antarctica. Plus, check out the culinary standouts and cultural attractions in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei. This publication (and the exclusive promotions you’ll find inside) is a gift from Matt Travel to you. Allow us to bring the inspiration from these pages to life and into a fabulous vacation that you’ll treasure for years to come. Matt Travel is here to help you turn your travel dreams into reality. Happy travels! |
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