Millennials in Travel

Millennials in Travel Millennials in Travel is a career development and networking organization for young, passionate trav Members are generally born after January 1, 1975.

Millennials in Travel provides networking opportunities and focuses on career development. Members must be currently working for or pursuing a career with a travel agency, tour operator, cruise line, hotel, tourism board, consortium, airline, travel publication, travel marketing or travel representation company. Members are passionate and committed to the travel industry, act professionally in bot

h social and work environments, have a strong belief in the potential of the travel industry, and drive tourism on a global level. To become a member please click here:
www.millennialsintravel.com/membership-information

Meet the Officer: Dan BaumgartnerOfficer of Membership | Balboa Bay ResortDan Baumgartner, an Orange County native, curr...
04/15/2026

Meet the Officer: Dan Baumgartner
Officer of Membership | Balboa Bay Resort

Dan Baumgartner, an Orange County native, currently serves as the Director of Leisure and Business Travel at Balboa Bay Resort. He holds a BS in Marketing from Northern Arizona University, along with an MBA and an MA in International Studies, taking him to Shanghai, China for 1.5 years. His tenure in travel began in 2017 as a home-based Virtuoso Advisor before moving full-time to the supplier side including roles with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and The Joule in Dallas. In addition to launching the Orange County MIT, Dan has served on the Alumni Board for Concordia University Irvine, as well as the Chair for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Young Professional program, Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Meet the Manager: Britta Marques Social Media Manager | Fairmont Grand Del Mar Britta is the Leisure Sales Manager at Fa...
04/08/2026

Meet the Manager: Britta Marques
Social Media Manager | Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Britta is the Leisure Sales Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, with a history of strong leadership in Millennials in Travel. She began her career at Altour in Los Angeles, serving as LA MIT’s 2018 Officer of Membership. She then moved to Dallas to join Strong Travel, helping found the DFW chapter as 2020 Officer of Development. In 2022, she transitioned to the hotel side, relocating to Orange County. Britta proudly launched the first-ever MIT Orange County chapter in 2025 and now serves the MIT community as Social Media Manager.

San Diego – Pickleball Social at Park Hyatt AviaraJoin Millennials in Travel San Diego for a fun-filled afternoon of pic...
04/07/2026

San Diego – Pickleball Social at Park Hyatt Aviara

Join Millennials in Travel San Diego for a fun-filled afternoon of pickleball, connection, and coastal views at Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad.

🗓 Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Aviara Racquet Club | Park Hyatt Aviara

Back by popular demand, we’re bringing the community together again for a day of friendly competition and networking, whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game.

What to expect:
🎾 Pickleball play with rotating games
🏓 Instruction from Pro Steve Halverson
🏨 Site visit with Karina Gaughran
🍴 Hosted food & drinks

🎟 Space is limited to 20 attendees — only 9 tickets remaining! | Tickets $15
MIT members can use their ID for 2 complimentary events

👉 RSVP now: MillennialsInTravel.com

We can’t wait to see you on the courts!

Meet the Officer: Matthew NoteboomOfficer of Events | Terra Explored TravelBorn in Southern California and calling the V...
04/01/2026

Meet the Officer: Matthew Noteboom
Officer of Events | Terra Explored Travel

Born in Southern California and calling the Valley home since 2007, Matthew is the owner & travel advisor at Terra Explored Travel. He designs cultural-immersion journeys and group experiences that build community—especially across Spain, Portugal, and South America. Matthew is a wine lover, history-obsessed, and a proudly food-driven traveler who focuses on deeper travel, value over price & steady support and is a member of ASTA and the Travel Leaders Network.

Meet the Officer: Mary XiaoOfficer of Events | Mindfree Travel, an affiliate of Departure Lounge Mary’s passion for trav...
03/25/2026

Meet the Officer: Mary Xiao
Officer of Events | Mindfree Travel, an affiliate of Departure Lounge

Mary’s passion for travel started in 2014 when she backpacked across Europe for 5 weeks. Since then, she travels numerous times annually and has become the go-to person for all things travel and planner. Her love for planning seamless trips for her friends and family led her to establish Mindfree travel, a boutique travel agency dedicated to curating unforgettable, stress-free experiences. When she’s not busy working on client trips, she is spending time with her husband, toddler and two frenchies. She is a huge foodie and you will most likely find her trying all the new restaurants!

03/20/2026

Who’s ready for summer?

Millennials in Travel had a blast at last year with a dip in the pool.

Meet The Officer: Michelle ParentOfficer of Development | Valerie Wilson TravelMichelle currently works remotely as a Me...
03/18/2026

Meet The Officer: Michelle Parent
Officer of Development | Valerie Wilson Travel

Michelle currently works remotely as a Meetings & Incentives Coordinator with Valerie Wilson Travel, a Chase Travel Group company. An Orange County native, her interest in travel began at a young age and has only grown stronger. Travel has always felt like a necessity and you will always see her taking photos to capture the world around her. Fresh in the travel business as of 2022, Michelle enjoys opportunities to network and get to know the people of the industry. To further her knowledge, she has completed 23 specialist certifications to date with various hotel brands, cruise lines, and destinations. She is always up for a new challenge and willing to try anything once!

Los Angeles – Spring Networking Movie Night 🍿Join Millennials in Travel Los Angeles for our first-ever Movie Night at Th...
03/17/2026

Los Angeles – Spring Networking Movie Night 🍿

Join Millennials in Travel Los Angeles for our first-ever Movie Night at The London West Hollywood—an evening of networking, film, and a touch of Hollywood glamour.

🗓 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕡 6:30 – 9:30 PM
📍 The London West Hollywood | Beverly Hills

Kick off the night with a cocktail hour in the pre-screening lounge before settling in for a screening of Oscar contender Marty Supreme. Guests will enjoy popcorn and one beer or wine ticket, with a cash bar available.

This special evening is co-sponsored by Generali Global Assistance, bringing together our travel community for great conversation in a classic Hollywood setting.

🎟 Space is limited to 75 attendees | Tickets $15
MIT members can use their ID for 2 complimentary events.

👉 RSVP now: millennialsintravel.com

We can’t wait to see you for this exclusive night at the movies! ✨

Los Angeles – Spring Networking Movie NightJoin Millennials in Travel Los Angeles for our first-ever Movie Night at The ...
03/17/2026

Los Angeles – Spring Networking Movie Night

Join Millennials in Travel Los Angeles for our first-ever Movie Night at The London West Hollywood—an evening of networking, film, and a touch of Hollywood glamour.

🗓 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕡 6:30 – 9:30 PM
📍 The London West Hollywood | Beverly Hills

Kick off the night with a cocktail hour in the pre-screening lounge before settling in for a screening of Oscar contender Marty Supreme. Guests will enjoy popcorn and one beer or wine ticket, with a cash bar available.

This special evening is co-sponsored by Generali Global Assistance, bringing together our travel community for great conversation in a classic Hollywood setting.

🎟 Space is limited to 75 attendees | Tickets $15
MIT members can use their ID for 2 complimentary events.

👉 RSVP now: millennialsintravel.com

We can’t wait to see you for this exclusive night at the movies! ✨

Phoenix/Scottsdale – Spring NetworkingJoin Millennials in Travel PHX for an evening of connection at Sports Edition Bar ...
03/02/2026

Phoenix/Scottsdale – Spring Networking

Join Millennials in Travel PHX for an evening of connection at Sports Edition Bar & Patio at Orange Tree Golf Resort, sponsored by Regal Wings and Authentic Vacations.

🗓 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Orange Tree Golf Resort | Scottsdale, AZ

Unwind with fellow travel professionals while enjoying light bites and drinks courtesy of our sponsors before transitioning to a cash bar. It’s the perfect way to mix, mingle, and catch up with industry peers this spring.

Hosted by:
✈️ Regal Wings – Specialists in international First, Business, and Premium Economy airfare, private charter services, and 24/7 advisor support.
🌍 Authentic Vacations – A leading Tour Partner Group member crafting customized journeys to Ireland, the UK, Iceland, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and more.

🎟 Space is limited to 30 attendees | Tickets $15
MIT members can use their ID for 2 complimentary events.

👉 RSVP now: millennialsintravel.com

We hope to see you there!

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Did you miss Phoenix’s last event?Our January 28th Winter Networking at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa was such a fabulous ...
02/27/2026

Did you miss Phoenix’s last event?

Our January 28th Winter Networking at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa was such a fabulous evening. It was wonderful to see so many of you come together for great conversation, meaningful connections, and a beautiful setting to kick off the year.

If you weren’t able to join us, we hope you’ll make it to our April Spring Networking event, now live on our website.

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back again this spring.

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