About Us
At Pulse Experiential Travel, we turn journeys into transformations. We weave together exploration, empathy, and empowerment, driving a pulse of collective enrichment and sustainable adventures through every curated travel experience.
The BIG Shift
Empowerment & Engagement Through Experiential Rewards
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary meetings and incentive companies, we're pioneering a paradigm shift—a shift where individual choice takes center stage.
This shift is not just a reflection of changing preferences, but a strategic move to attract, engage, and retain talent, and create loyal clients. The pulse of this transformation is highly felt in the realm of loyalty point programs and employee rewards, and we’re here to be your tour guide!
When it comes to travel rewards, we move beyond luxury & leisure, rewarding your people with meaningful, transformative experiences that fuel personal growth, enhance workplace morale, and promote a culture of social responsibility and global citizenship.
It’s More than a Trip.
It’s a Life Event.
Our Mission Statement:
Pulse Experiential Travel envisions a world where travel transcends leisure and rewards become a catalyst for sustainable development, authentic connections, and transformative, empowering journeys, collectively nurturing a future where incentives, exploration and enrichment coexist harmoniously.
We believe travel rewards have the extraordinary ability to transform incentives into a force for environmental change and make a positive impact on the world.
Meet the Visionaries
With more than 50 years of combined experience, we help businesses enable rewarding relationships with their clients and employees—by utilizing loyalty and incentive programs to harness impactful and prosperous results.
Marc Matthews
CEO & Founder since 1979, Marc is a special events savant of 43 years. A dual-degree Maryland grad, and Founding Member & former President of the National Association of Ticket Brokers, Marc thrives on freedom and nature's wisdom to nurture his family's seven generation tree farm heritage.
Georgia Matthews
President Georgia has brought a fresh, innovative perspective to Pulse for the last 5+ years. With a strong operational background, Georgia champions authenticity and meaning above all, and is passionate about giving back. She dreams of establishing a foundation to provide life-changing opportunities for others.
We Promise …
"Step into a world where every journey is a story, every path a discovery, and every trip a responsible adventure.
Pulse promises to guide you through authentic, impactful, and sustainable travels, connecting mindful explorers to the world and to each other, fostering a future where our shared adventures cultivate global respect, empathy, and collective enrichment."
Core Values
We believe the essence of a truly transformative journey lies in the power of choice.
Our core mantra is unparalleled freedom to choose your own path — selecting not just the destination, but the experiences, companions, and moments that resonate with you.
Our commitment to tailored adventures creates distinct experiences you won't find elsewhere ... ensuring your Pulse travel story is one for the books!
Experiential Joy
Fun, Curiosity, Connection
Igniting a spirit of joy and wonder through explorative, authentic, and fun-filled experiences that tap into an insatiable curiosity and create a vibrant connection with people, cultures, and nature.
Empathetic Exploration
Empathy, Learning
Championing an empathetic approach to travel that enriches understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, perspectives, and traditions, fostering a continual learning journey that deepens our collective and individual wisdom.
Empowerment through Adventure
Empower, Freedom, Autonomy
Crafting journeys that empower travelers and communities alike, ensuring adventures serve as a catalyst for personal growth, autonomy, and self-discovery, enabling a freer, more authentic self to emerge.
Collective Stewardship
Giving Back, Empower
Anchoring our adventures in a philosophy of collective stewardship, where our commitment to giving back extends beyond mere experiences, and into fostering environmental sustainability within the communities and realms we explore. Our journeys are mindful, respecting and honoring the natural wonders of the world, as we engage in practices that protect its beauty and ensure it can be experienced by generations to come.
Global Kinship
Connection, Empathy, Curiosity
Strengthening the threads of global kinship, where every journey deepens our bonds with the global community, we nourish a spirit of unity, mutual respect, and shared curiosity, amidst our vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions.