Meet The Team
Ivan
Ivan Matta, our co-founder, is an experienced travel professional with strong specialization in the Italian destinations.
Born in the beautiful island of Sardinia, after college and work in Milan, Ivan left Italy for the States, choosing Manhattan as his primary base.
His knowledge of the Italian destination and its services and products and the key players in the North American market has given him the opportunity to be a decision maker for the company he has worked for and helped them succeed.
With his own company, Ivan is finally controlling every aspect of the services provided to his client. His dream is to offer top-notch travel experiences to his clients in Italy.
His favorites:
Country: Italy
City: Milan
Wine: Passito di Pantelleria
Dish: Fregola with clams and mussels (Sardinian dish)
Song: All I ask of you
Movie: Midnight Express
Book: The old man and the sea
Sport: Soccer
Jennifer
Born in Venice, Jennifer is an experienced travel professional.
She has worked with some of the most known tour operators in Europe.
Clients and colleagues appreciate her work ethic and knowledge of the Italian suppliers.
Her favorites:
Country: Italy
City: Florence
Wine: Prosecco
Dish: Lasagna
Song: Missing you
Movie: Love actually
Book: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Sport: Beach volley
Aldo
Aldo is specialized in startup of foreign companies in the North American market.
Fluent in three languages, English, French and Italian, he was born in Venice, grew up in Paris and spent a few years in the UK.
He is now living in the US. He was “born and raised” in the travel industry: his mother was a teacher in a well-established travel school in Venice, Italy; he graduated with a university degree in Economics & Management of Tourism; and he always have worked in the field, including for DMO like Bresciatourism and Tour Operators such Boscolo Tours, Gartour, Romantica Tours, Borghi d'Italia, Creative Tours.
His favorites:
Country: Italy
City:Venice
Wine:
Dish: Pasta with fried eggplants
Song: Time after Time
Movie: The Godfather II
Book: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Sport: Sailing
Sara
Born in Venice, Sara is a knowledgeable Italy expert. She loves her city and she wants to show everyone the best Italy can offer. She graduated with a university degree in Translation, specializing in Tourism and International Trade.
Based in Venice, she represents the Italian office of the company, ready to help clients with their every need.
Her favorites:
Country: Italy
City: Venice
Wine: Prosecco
Dish: Risotto with pumpkin
Song: The chain
Movie: The Dark Crystal
Book: American Gods
Sport: Venetian rowing