{"id":131,"date":"2019-01-03T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=155338"},"modified":"2019-01-03T14:00:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T14:00:54","slug":"travelcon-2019-new-speakers-and-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourfunjourney.com\/index.php\/2019\/01\/03\/travelcon-2019-new-speakers-and-info\/","title":{"rendered":"TravelCon 2019: New Speakers and Info!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TravelCon
\nPosted:<\/strong> 1\/3\/2019 | January 3rd, 2019<\/p>\n

Are you looking to get into the travel media industry?<\/p>\n

Would you like to take your career to the next step?<\/p>\n

Well, good!<\/p>\n

Because it\u2019s time to talk TravelCon 2019 (again!!!!).<\/p>\n

TravelCon<\/a> is a conference to help travel creators develop business and professional skills in order to succeed in the travel media space. TravelCon is where you go for hands-on photography and writing lessons, and practical, actionable advice from the best in the industry on marketing, making money, developing long-term partnerships with brands, and so much more.<\/p>\n

This year, TravelCon is going to be held in Boston, MA, June 27\u201329, 2019 at the Westin Copley.<\/p>\n

Over the last few months, we\u2019ve been putting the event together more and more and, today, I want to share some of our plans!!! <\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s talk about our speakers. This year we have an incredible lineup of keynoters, panelists, and workshop leaders to help you develop your career in the industry. Check out this awesome crew: <\/p>\n

Keynote Speakers<\/h3>\n
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Tony Wheeler<\/h3>\n

Founder, Lonely Planet<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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Cheryl Strayed<\/h3>\n

Author, Wild<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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Mark Manson<\/h3>\n

Author, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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Tahir Shah<\/h3>\n

Author, The Caliph’s House<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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Kiersten Rich<\/h3>\n

The Blonde Abroad<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Breakout Session Speakers<\/h3>\n
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Kristin Addis<\/h3>\n

Be My Travel Muse<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Faith Adiele<\/h3>\n

Author, Meeting Faith<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Kirsten Alana<\/h3>\n

Photographer<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Gary Arndt<\/h3>\n

Everything Everywhere<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Gloria Atanmo<\/h3>\n

The Blog Abroad<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Derek Baron<\/h3>\n

Wandering Earl<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Michael Booth<\/h3>\n

Author, The Almost Nearly
\nPerfect People<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Carol Cain<\/h3>\n

Girl Gone Travel<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Edin Chavez<\/h3>\n

Shut Your Aperture<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Jason Cochran<\/h3>\n

Frommers<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Mike Corey<\/h3>\n

Fearless & Far<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Heather Davis<\/h3>\n

Globetrotting Mama<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Jessica Festa<\/h3>\n

Jessie on a Journey<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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Rachel Friedman<\/h3>\n

The Good Girls Guide to
\nGetting Lost<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Don George<\/h3>\n

Author, The Way of Wanderlust<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Catharine Hamm<\/h3>\n

Los Angeles Times<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Evelyn Hannon<\/h3>\n

Journey Woman<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Clay Hebert<\/h3>\n

Branding Expert<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n

Jordan Harbinger<\/h3>\n

The Jordan Harbinger Show<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Andrew Hickey<\/h3>\n

Scott’s Cheap Flights<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Spud Hilton<\/h3>\n

Travel Writer<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Mike & Anne Howard<\/h3>\n

Honey Trek<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Rainer Jenss<\/h3>\n

Family Travel Association<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Johnny Jet<\/h3>\n

Johnny Jet<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Matthew Karsten<\/h3>\n

Expert Vagabond<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Stefan Krasowski<\/h3>\n

Rapid Travel Chai<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Gary Leff<\/h3>\n

View From The Wing<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Lebawit Lily Girma<\/h3>\n

Sunshine and Stilettos<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Kent Johnson<\/h3>\n

Black & Abroad<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Jeremy Jones<\/h3>\n

Living the Dream<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Silvia Lawrence<\/h3>\n

Heart My Backpack<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Kristin Luna<\/h3>\n

Camels & Chocolate<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Eric Martin<\/h3>\n

Black & Abroad<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n

Brian Massey<\/h3>\n

Conversion Scientist<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Laurence Norah<\/h3>\n

Finding the Universe<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Sean Ogle<\/h3>\n

Location Rebel<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Sol Orwell<\/h3>\n

Examine.com<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Annette Richmond<\/h3>\n

From Annette<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Sam McRoberts<\/h3>\n

VUDU Marketing<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Erick Prince<\/h3>\n

Minority Nomad<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Kristen Sarah<\/h3>\n

Hopscotch the Globe<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Patricia Serrano<\/h3>\n

Fresh Traveler<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Thomas Swick<\/h3>\n

Writer, Unquiet Days<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Nadine Sykora<\/h3>\n

Hey Nadine<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Brent Underwood<\/h3>\n

Brass Check<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Siya Zarrabi<\/h3>\n

Hopscotch the Globe<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n

Ricky Zhang<\/h3>\n

Prince of Travel<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Pretty awesome list, right? <\/p>\n

These speakers are experts in their fields and are going to share their successes \u2014 and failures \u2014 so you can start making money doing what you love. I brought in people from inside and outside of the travel sphere because both have valuable things they can teach us!<\/p>\n

And we\u2019re not done yet. We\u2019ll be announcing our final batch of speakers sometime in February. There are still a few more talks and speakers to confirm regarding LGBTQ travel, sustainability, luxury travel, family travel, and more. Stay tuned! <\/p>\n

Second, this year we\u2019re making lots of improvements to the event!<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t want to give away too many of our secrets (because that would ruin the surprises we have planned) but some of the improvements we have made over last year include:<\/p>\n