OUR TEAM
Ivan & Calliope
Chief Barketing Officers
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.
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His favorites:
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Country: Italy
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City: Milan
Wine: Passito di Pantelleria
Dish: Fregola with clams and mussels (Sardinian dish)
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Song: All I ask of you
Movie: Midnight Express
Book: The old man and the sea
Sport: Soccer
Sara & Brenda
Heads of Puplick relations
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:
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Country: Italy
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City: Venice
Wine: Prosecco
Dish: Risotto with pumpkin
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Song: The chain
Movie: The Dark Crystal
Book: American Gods
Sport: Venetian rowing
Lisa & Leone
Head of Sales and Cuddles
Born in Dolo, Venice, after graduating from the University of Padua, Lisa began to deal with tourism, a great passion that has accompanied her for over two decades. The experiences acquired within important T.O., airlines and at the Venice airport allow her to have a complete view of the journey and to provide customers with enthusiasm, serenity and safety at all times.
Her favorites:
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Country: Italy
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City: Siracusa
Wine: Rabosello
Dish: Seafood pasta
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Song: Nothing else matters
Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Book: Journal d'un corps
Sport: Volleyball