Mike Snider

🌐 About Mike

With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Mike Snider is a seasoned professional who combines a deep passion for exploration with strong leadership skills. He has served as both a travel advisor and branch manager throughout his career, Mike has traveled to more than 65 countries and has sailed on nearly every major cruise line, with personal favorites including Italy, New Zealand, and Bora Bora.

As the President of NorthStar Travel, Mike leads a dedicated team of travel professionals, guiding them to deliver exceptional service and match clients with the ideal specialist agent for their specific needs.

💼 Philosophy & Approach

Mike believes that travel should be immersive, meaningful, and stress-free. His approach emphasizes the following principles:

• Personalized Planning: Recognizing that no two trips are alike, Mike ensures that each itinerary reflects a client’s unique interests, pace, and style.

• Strong Partnerships: Through long-standing relationships with cruise lines, tour companies, and suppliers, he secures value, upgrades, and perks that clients may not access independently.

• Agent Mentorship & Matching: A key aspect of Mike’s role is mentoring NorthStar’s agents, helping them enhance their expertise, and connecting clients with the agent best suited for their travel vision.

• Staying Current: Understanding that travel is a dynamic field, Mike remains informed about industry trends, regulations, and innovations to ensure clients have access to the best options available.

✈️ Areas of Interest & Expertise

• Cruise travel (ocean, river, expedition)

• Luxury and experiential travel

• Destination weddings, groups, and special events

• Personalized journeys to lesser-known destinations

📣 Recognition & Leadership

Under Mike’s leadership, NorthStar Travel has established a reputation for excellence within the travel community. Notable achievements include:

• NorthStar Kitchener received the President’s Circle Award from Travel Leaders Network, recognizing top performance and peer respect.

• Mike serves as the registered President/Manager overseeing NorthStar’s operations.