Matt Travel Participates in Elite Travel Industry Event

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

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