ATLANTA - Northstar Travel Group is proud to announce that Lori Stephens recently attended Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West) as an advisory board member. The event took placeat The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spain Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada, June2-4, 2024. GTMWest is a two-and-a-half-dayinvitation-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 Westadvisor is one that recognizes the importance of creating new business relationships and fostering existing ones in order to best serve their clients’ needs.”  

Travelsuppliers 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.  

It was a great honor to attend GTM West as an advisory board member, where I had the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, share innovative ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of our field,” said Lori Stephens, Founder of Sojourney Travel and GTM advisory board member. “The impact that these events have on travel advisors are monumental to business growth, and I’m so proud to be a part of this industry growth.” 

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 advisorschosento attend this event represent the best in today’s travel business,” said Alicia Evanko-Lewis, ExecutiveVice President, Travel Group Events, Northstar Travel Group. “GTM Westprovided 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 Sojourney Travel  

Sojourney Travel is a broad-spectrum, global-focused travel agency dedicated to curating luxury travel experiences. Sojourney Travel specializes in crafting personalized itineraries, ensuring clients embark on unforgettable journeys tailored to their unique preferences. Sojourney Travel’s dedicated team of travel advisors cater to a diverse range of travel interests, offering personalized experiences for individuals, families, and groups – no matter the destination. To learn more about Sojourney Travel, please visit sojourneytravel.com.  

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