Matt Houtby Vacations for Canadians
matt @ vacationsforcanadians . com Niagara Falls , ON
Years in Travel : 1 How many years have you been with Nexion Travel Group ? 1
What is your most memorable vacation and why ? Galapagos with Celebrity Cruises . Incredible wildlife , flora and fauna , staff , ship , food , and service from door to door . Just an amazing experience from start to finish .
Please name a few of your passions , hobbies or talents .
When I ’ m not travelling or booking others ’ travel , I like to golf and read .
Please name your biggest professional accomplishment .
Winning sales awards with Celebrity Cruises , Virgin Voyages , and Circle of Excellence all in my first year as an agent .
What is your agency ’ s 2025 focus ?
Please share with us one thing that most people do not know about you .
27-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces , having served overseas on multiple occasions .
What ’ s on your professional and / or personal bucket list ?
Japan ( 2026 ) and a Christmas Market River Cruise (???)
What advice do you have for people coming into the travel industry ?
Market yourself and make yourself as approachable as possible . The more you have in common with your guests , the more comfortable they will be working with you .
What would you like to hear from your suppliers during the President ’ s Circle Event ?
More FAMs and preview sailing opportunities for all the new ships coming out in the coming years .
Continue to draw new clientele , expand hosted cruise opportunities to luxury or river lines , and strengthen our already amazing customer service .
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE WINNER
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