{"id":292,"date":"2019-04-29T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T12:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=169976"},"modified":"2019-04-29T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T12:00:55","slug":"travelcon-update-why-you-should-be-in-the-room-where-it-happens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourfunjourney.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/29\/travelcon-update-why-you-should-be-in-the-room-where-it-happens\/","title":{"rendered":"TravelCon Update: Why You Should Be in the Room Where it Happens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2019\/mattkepnes_travelcon.jpg\" alt=\"TravelCon 2019 updates in Boston\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Posted:<\/strong> 4\/29\/2019 | April 29th, 2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >TravelCon<\/a> is now only TWO months away! <\/p>\n<p>This is going to the biggest travel media event of the year and the only one that focuses on all sides of the industry: traditional writing, blogging, YouTube, Instagram, and photography. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking of getting into the travel industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/#tickets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >don\u2019t wait much longer<\/a> as we expect to sell out again. We only have 130 tickets left and, when we sell out, that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a recap of last year\u2019s event:<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/92s1az97n6.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_92s1az97n6 seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 0; transition: opacity 200ms; width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"filter: blur(5px); height: 100%; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/92s1az97n6\/swatch\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nSo how will TravelCon help you?<\/p>\n<p>Think of the millions of blogs, Instagram accounts, vlogs, and freelance writers out there.<\/p>\n<p>How do you stand out among them all?<\/p>\n<p>How do you become more than just another email in someone\u2019s inbox?<\/p>\n<p>By becoming a face.<\/p>\n<p>What gets lost in this age of online hyper-connectedness is that old-fashioned face-to-face networking wins. When people know you personally, they are more willing to work with you. When they\u2019ve talked to you and shared a beer with you, they WILL open your email.<\/p>\n<p>Because you are no longer just another random stranger on the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re a cool \u2014 and REAL\u2014 person.<\/p>\n<p>Someone they want to work with.<\/p>\n<p>For example, last year, one of our attendees struck up a conversation with a rep from Czech Tourism \u2014 and ended up producing an ad campaign for them:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"675\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zAaig7o6wSo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>(Great video, huh?)<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the power of in-person events. <\/p>\n<p>It allows you to talk in a way online pitching and communication can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re only as successful as your network \u2014 and that network is strongest when it&#8217;s based on real-life connections.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you&#8217;re worried you&#8217;re too much of a beginner, an attendee came last year who knew she wanted to do <em>something<\/em> in the travel industry \u2014 but she wasn&#8217;t sure what. Well, now she is running a successful tour company based on what she learned! <\/p>\n<p>All within less than a year. <\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2019\/travelcon_testimonial.png\" alt=\"Travelcon 2018 testimonial\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>***<\/center><\/p>\n<p>This event is going to be bigger and better than last year\u2019s, and with only two months left to go, there\u2019s not much time to get your ticket and make your plans. Over the last few weeks, TravelCon preparation has kicked into high gear:<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/schedule\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >We released our initial schedule.<\/a> (There&#8217;s still a few more talks and speakers on their way.)<\/p>\n<p>2. We signed our Friday night band! (I\u2019m going to keep it a secret, but they were featured in an Apple ad!)<\/p>\n<p>3. And, finally, we signed on more sponsors (with more on the way), including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adthrive.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/adthrive.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adthrive.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adthrive<\/a><br \/>\nAdThrive is the leading ad monetization platform for high-quality, mid-sized digital publishers, empowering content creators to make a living doing what they love while the company manages the advertising for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlist.club\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bucketlistclub.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlist.club\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bucketlist.Club<\/a><br \/>\nBucketList.Club is a startup aiming to help its members accomplish more of their bucket list goals by introducing them to influencers and businesses with relevant experiences and offerings. We developed a business model and features that help Influencers promote their content and identify commercial opportunities, all while they inspire others with their content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/convertkit.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/convertkit.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/convertkit.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConvertKit<\/a><br \/>\nConvertKit are creators who help creators earn a living online. They have the best email marketing software on the web. Their features are built by bloggers for bloggers to help online businesses grow their biggest asset: their email list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eustachiunclogsears.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/Eustachi.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eustachiunclogsears.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exercore LLC<\/a><br \/>\nOur flagship product called the Eustachi is a first to market product designed to help anyone suffering from clogged ears by exercising their Eustachian tubes. The Eustachi helps by INSTANTLY clearing stuffy ears, anytime &#038; anywhere using just a little air. The Eustachi is a must have for the traveler who suffers from ear problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fattiretours.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/fattire.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fattiretours.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fat Tire Tours<\/a><br \/>\nFat Tire Tours was established in 1999 with the goal of being a bridge between the English-speaking traveler and some of the best cities in Europe. Today, with locations in 12 cities across Europe and the US, the company\u2019s mission is to provide safe, fun, and unforgettable experiences through superior customer service that creates memories and smiles that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.memphistravel.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/memphis.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.memphistravel.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memphis Tourism<\/a><br \/>\nWhere in world can you visit the home of the king of rock n&#8217; roll, bike across the Mississippi River and pay your respects at the site of Civil Rights history \u2014 only in Memphis. But the home of Blues, Soul and Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll is so much more. Memphis\u2019s unexpected combinations create one-of-a-kind experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moon.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/moontravelguides.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/moon.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moon Travel Guides<\/a><br \/>\nFounded in 1973, Moon was one of the first advocates of independent travel. Our authors are experts who have a passion for their destinations\u2014they are women and men who are politically and culturally minded, informative, adventurous, inspiring, and have great stories to tell. They experience activities and destinations the same way our readers do \u2014 firsthand \u2014 making it possible for Moon to deliver up-to-date, reliable, and entertaining information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc-sponsor\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goprovidence.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelcon.org\/goProv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goprovidence.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Providence<\/a><br \/>\nHistoric and hip, charming and chic, Providence, Rhode Island combines the best of a quaint New England town with the amenities and sophistication of a larger city. The city\u2019s downtown is compact and filled with innovative and eclectic restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and well-preserved architecture. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a full list of our current sponsors that will be at the event (with more to come): <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tclogos40.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>We know that going to conferences can be scary. Will you meet people? Will you make friends? Will you learn enough to justify the cost?<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why we hold tons of networking events, host in-depth sessions with experts from the travel sphere (and other fields), and have some amazing brands and companies for you to meet and do business with. <\/p>\n<p>The best connections I\u2019ve made \u2014 and improvements to my blog \u2014 have always been the result of going to in-person events.<\/p>\n<p>So come attend TravelCon in June. <\/p>\n<p>Take your career to the next level \u2014 and make friends and connections that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/#tickets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Just click here to get your tickets today.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>And, if you have any questions, leave them in the comments!<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Nomadic Matt<\/p>\n<p>P.S. &#8211; If you&#8217;re looking to sponsor the event, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelcon.org\/sponsor-travelcon\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >let&#8217;s chat<\/a>! <\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/travelcon-update-2\/\">TravelCon Update: Why You Should Be in the Room Where it Happens<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/\">Nomadic Matt&#039;s Travel Site<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TravelCon is a travel media conference that is less about &ldquo;getting free trips to travel the world&rdquo; and more about quality writing, branding, entrepreneurship, SEO, marketing, video production, and product creation  &mdash; the things that help create a lasting business that delivers value to people and stands the test of time! 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