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Use AI-powered flight price predictions to know if fares will rise or drop — so you can book at the lowest price. Get insights on the best time to buy and never overpay for your next flight.
Hi Travel Massive community,
For the past seven years, I’ve been building a travel chatbot that finds cheap flights and tracks airfare prices. Over time, it has grown to 2 million+ subscribers. Since price tracking has always been at its core, I’ve learned a lot about airline pricing trends and patterns.
Now, with that knowledge + the power of AI, we’ve built something new: a service that predicts how flight prices will change — helping you buy at the right time and save money. Our algorithm analyzes historical flight data alongside factors like seasonality, airline pricing strategies, route popularity, day of the week, and more.
🎯 How accurate is it?
Pretty damn accurate! Of course, no one can guarantee a 100% hit rate — there are always unpredictable variables. But based on our testing, it rarely misses. We’re also continuously monitoring and refining the algorithm to make it even more precise.
✨ Try it out and let us know what you think: airtrackbot.com/flight-price-predictor
Your 📩 feedback is incredibly valuable to us.
Hi Niki, thanks for sharing your latest flight search tool with the Travel Massive community!
A few quick bits of feedback:
I tried a search for a city pair in June and got a 🟢 Wait: "The price is highly likely to drop!". It would be nice to know when the price is likely to drop, or when to check back. Eg. will it drop tomorrow, next week, or next month?
Perhaps a small sparkline chart or bar chart could be included to help visualise the fare difference over time and how much the price might fluctuate.
It would also be nice to utilise more sources than just Skyscanner, since they don't know all the available fares.
Hope that helps and keep up the great work — the UX is nice and clean and looks great.
Hi Ian,
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, we’re planning to add more data to give users a clearer understanding of pricing trends and when a price change is expected (e.g., "expected to drop within the next 10 days").
We're also working on introducing notifications to alert users about price changes or trend shifts, so they don’t have to keep checking manually.
Appreciate your insights!
I worked on price calendar stuff back in 2015 and I know Kayak were doing this a long time ago, pre pandemic. Are you leveraging Skyscanner's already existing tech or are you just using them for the pricing? If you can predict actual price with a +/- 5% tolerance then there's something there. A red/amber/green gauge means little to me.
Hi Jason,
That’s a great point, and we’re definitely thinking about it. The challenge is ensuring the accuracy of the prediction, especially when forecasting a specific percentage drop or range. It’s a lot trickier than just indicating a trend. It’s something we’ll need to work on more thoroughly.
Appreciate, definitely an interesting idea!
Explore the world from anywhere with a Tourly Immersive Audio Guide. Simply point your phone to instantly learn the narrated stories behind landmarks, or dive into an Immersive Gaussian Splatting View (soon) for virtual visits right from the map. Every Landmark Speaks!
Our team is working on a new travel app. Using the latest technology, we’ve created an iOS app that partly replaces audio guides.
Right now, the app has these features:
🌍 Explore landmarks in augmented reality. It shows what’s nearby, helping users navigate the area better.
🏛️ Listen to the story of any location. If you have questions or want to know something specific, you can ask about it and get an instant answer (AI Chat).
📸 3D photos. For some locations, you can view a 3D photo and see what the place looks like from the inside.
These features are available in 12 languages. Most stories are generated in real-time ⚡, and we’ve made sure they start playing as quickly as possible. If you need more languages, let us know here. We’ll look into adding them.
Soon, we plan to add more locations to the map and include more details about each place. We’re also working on a feature to create a personal walking route 🚶♂️ in a new city, where the guide will share the history of landmarks along the way.
We really want to hear your feedback about the app, so we’ve prepared 20 promo codes. To avoid confusion, just comment "I want a promo code", and we’ll reply with one for you.
Hey Gra and team, congrats on building your app, it looks very impressive!
A few quick questions:
1. What's the "origin" story behind Tourly, and where is your team based?
2. Is there an Android version of Tourly in the works?
3. How do you verify the information that the app presents? Does it provide the sources for facts and history?
4. Can you explain what "Immersive Gaussian Splatting View" means? I tried to look it up but got more confused!
Cheers,
Ian
Hi, Ian!
1. Tourly was inspired by a very simple question from our founder Eugene - “What am I looking at?” - for occasional business/work travelers who find themselves in a new city without any prior knowledge of its history. We started 1.5 years ago and released the first version a year ago. The team is international, with the HQ in Turkey.
2. Yes, it is in the early development stage
3. We use Wikipedia data for POIs in the app
4. One of the app's features is Immersive 3D reconstructions for virtual visiting. You can find a few POIs on the map with special 3D icons and check these experiences. It looks like a 3D photo where you can move your camera. If you’re having trouble with 3D photos, please share your experience. What was unclear or inconvenient?
I recorded the screen to show how the user experiences it in the app: youtube.com/shorts/CDEUC_aYO3Q
You can also “explore” the 3D photo in the browser:
app.splatica.com/viewer/a58aee5c
Looks very interesting! Congrats on the launch
Planning to take a month-long excursion in April, and looking for suggestions on cities/towns to visit, cheap hotels/hostels, restaurants to eat, special events in certain countries I should attend, and just overall travel-related ideas!
This is a super broad question, since there's 44 countries in Europe!
Here's a couple of ideas:
Bansko, Bulgaria — home of the bankskonomadfestival.com in June.
Ljubljana, Slovenia — you can find a Slovenia Travel Massive chapter here.
Liddes, Switzerland — home of a great coliving community: coliving.frilingue.ch
You can also research posts in the #Europe topic, here's a few examples:
www.travelmassive.com/posts/nomadico-635608194
www.travelmassive.com/posts/best-places-for-remote-working-in-europe-109945161
Good luck!
Thank you. I guess to narrow it down, my relative general itinerary and direction is England, Wales, France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland/Italy, back into France, England, then home.
So, any recommendations for those countries would be great. But you know plans and directions might change depending on if there is something worthwhile to explore.
That's quite a lot of countries to visit. Whatever mode of transport, you're going to spend at least 25% of your time doing transport. I'd reduce the number of places you visit and get the transport down to 10%.
Look up Generator Hostels (they hosted our Berlin Travel Massive party last week) as they've got a lot of properties across Europe, are cool places to stay (they also have private rooms) and you'll get plugged into everything going on.
I highly recommend doing the Alsace region..Strasbourg (France) and then Freiburg (Germany). They are both mid-sized town that are gorgeous and will give you a feel for old-school Europe. They are right next to each other and frequent trains from Paris. Amazing food and unique food.
I would also suggest Ljubljana, such a lovely and underrated place.
Other than that Budapest is also very nice.
If you prefer more touristy/popular destinations then I'd vote for: London, Barcelona, Berlin, Grenada.
Dazhboards is an AI-powered Business Intelligence platform built by and for tour operators. Save admin time, streamline operations, and gain actionable insights to boost financial, operational, and environmental sustainability.
⏰ Save Time: Centralise operations and cut admin time by up to 30%.
📈 Boost Revenue: Get insights into top-performing resellers, forward bookings, and revenue streams.
🪄 Live Data Integration: Service customers in real time for cancellations and booking updates.
✅ Sustainability Goals: Report on carbon emissions for your tours based on transport and other factors.
Hi everyone,
I'm the founder of Dazhboards and we're based in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to founding Dazhboards, I built Backpacker Deals which was acquired by Travello.
What is Dazhboards?
Dazhboards is a Business Intelligence platform built specifically for tour operators. Our mission is to address critical pain points for tour operators — such as time-consuming admin tasks, and limited insights into operational performance and profitability due to fragmented data.
Features include:
Omni-Channel Communication: Chatbot, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp + email
Reviews Management: Use AI to reply to your 5 and 4 star reviews automatically
Invoice Management: Automatically invoice your Resellers
Profit & Loss Analysis: Product P&L analysis like you have never seen it before
Sustainability Platform (in development): Automate your sustainability reporting to provide insights and guidance on your carbon emissions.
The story behind Dazhboards
We started with a mission to help tour operators measure and reduce their carbon emissions. However, after extensive talks with over 150 operators in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA, we realised they were struggling with even more fundamental challenges: operational and financial sustainability. That’s when we pivoted and worked collaboratively with the industry to build Dazhboards.
Sustainablity Reporting
Sustainablity is still in development but should be ready in 4 to 5 weeks. Our tool connects to booking systems and everytime a tour is conducted it works out carbon emissions for the tour based on number of pax on tour.
What's next?
Right now we are supporting our beta users, and collaborating with booking software providers to expand brand visibility and directly connect with tour operators.
👉 We offer a free 30 day trial (no credit card required) and it only takes a few minutes to get set up and try out our software over at dazhboards.com
If you run a tour company, I'd love to hear your feedback and comments!
We all know Sardinia is famous for its stunning beaches, but as a local guide, I'm curious: how many travel professionals here know about our mysterious nuraghi - the 8,000 ancient stone towers scattered across the island? They're older than the pyramids, yet many visitors miss these incredible archaeological sites.
What's your experience in cultural experiences beyond the beach in Sardinia?
I know La Vita Camp in Sardinia is organizing experiences. Also in an island near Porto Pollo on the north.
Nomad Tool Finder is a curated directory designed to help digital nomads discover the best apps, platforms, and websites to enhance their journey.
If you're a digital nomad, remote worker, or frequent traveler, you know how important it is to have the right tools to support your lifestyle. From finding the best coworking spaces to managing expenses on the go, having the right resources can make all the difference.
With Nomad Tool Finder, you can:
✅ Search for tools by name or category
✅ Filter tools based on features like mobile app availability or free plans
✅ Explore categories like Discover, Community, Tours, Trip Planning, and more
✅ Find everything from visa assistance and banking solutions to networking platforms and travel hacks
Hi everyone,
I hope you enjoy this tool! I tried to build in a few filters that make it easy to find exactly what you're looking for. Let me know what other digital nomad resources you think are missing! I know there are many out there and I want to continue to build out this tool.
Check it out at nomadtoolfinder.com and let me know what you think! If you have a favorite digital nomad tool I haven't included, I’d love to hear about it!
What are your go-to nomad resources? Drop them in the comments.
[TravelCon](travelcon.org) is an annual three-day business event for travel creators — hosted this year in [Tucson, Arizona on March 14-16](www.travelmassive.com/events/travelcon-2025-the-business-event-tor-travel-creators-2067415001). The conference is designed to help creators learn how to turn their passion for travel into a profitable, lasting business.
We talk with [Libby Gifford](www.travelmassive.com/@libby-9373267783), Director of Creative and Marketing at TravelCon.
What is TravelCon and how is it different from other industry conferences?
TravelCon is the business event for travel creators—real strategies and real tools to help you build a full-time, profitable business with a reliable income.
What sets TravelCon apart? It's not just another conference where people talk at you. It’s a gathering of creators who get what you do—people who understand the thrill of booking a last-minute flight for content and the frustration of algorithm changes that tank your reach. We pack the schedule with easy ways for creators to connect—through meetups, roundtables, and casual hangouts that make it easy to find your people.
Watch last year's TravelCon Highlights reel and hear what attendees had to say:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1xFfrCaqRY
We also keep it practical. Our sessions are led by creators who’ve been where you are and are ready to show you how they did it. They’ll share real stories—what’s worked, what hasn’t—and give you tools and tactics you can actually use.
Who is TravelCon for?
If you create content about travel, you belong here. Bloggers, YouTubers, podcasters, influencers, photographers—you name it. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or you’ve been at it for years; we’ve got sessions and connections to help you hit your next big goal.
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*Our attendees come from 30+ niches, from outdoor adventure to luxury travel to food and wine.*
TravelCon isn’t just for creators, though. Brands, DMOs, CVBs, and travel boards also show up, looking to connect with creators like you for partnerships and collaborations. It's a unique opportunity to be in the room with 400+ travel creators with a wide range of niches, platforms, and audience sizes—and maybe even your next big collaboration.
Why Tucson, Arizona, for TravelCon 2025?
Because who doesn’t love sunshine, cacti, and tacos? Tucson is the perfect mix of laid-back and lively, with gorgeous desert landscapes, epic sunsets, and an insanely good food scene (it’s a UNESCO City of Gastronomy for a reason).
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*Whether you’re into hiking, biking, or climbing, Tucson’s got you covered.*
🌮 Foodies? You’ll be spoiled with endless tacos, tamales, and Sonoran hot dogs.
🔭 Plus, it’s a globally recognized stargazing destination and a vibrant hub for arts and culture.
🎉 [Visit Tucson](www.visittucson.org) is hosting our Opening Reception on March 14, so you’ll get a warm welcome from the locals.
What are the key themes at TravelCon this year?
This year’s sessions are all about helping you build a sustainable creator business. Expect candid conversations and advice on topics like:
* Monetization: Practical ways to make more money without depending solely on brand partnerships.
* Video Content: Growing your audience on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram without burning out.
* Audience Growth: Building a community—and getting them to stick around.
* Workflow & Tools: Streamlining your process.
* Longevity & Balance: Strategies for building a business without burning out.
Who’s speaking at TravelCon?
We’ve lined up creators who’ve been where you are, figured out what works, and are excited to share their insights.
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*Hear from 20+ creators who are happy to share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in their journey.*
Some of the folks you’ll hear from include:
* [Pat Flynn](youtube.com/@patflynn): Founder of Smart Passive Income, podcasting legend, and YouTuber with 462k subscribers.
* [Fin of Tim and Fin](youtube.com/@timandfin): Built a $10M/year travel gear business from scratch.
* [Mark Wolters (Wolters World)](youtube.com/@woltersworld): 1.1M YouTube subscribers and a gift for telling it like it is.
* [Julia Menez (Geobreeze Travel)](instagram.com/geobreezetravel/): Points and miles queen with 289k Instagram followers.
* [Joy and Hugh (Afrostylicity)](instagram.com/afrostylicity/): Partners in travel and life, with 143k Instagram followers.
* [Brighton and Mila (The Miles Couple)](instagram.com/themilescouple/): 158k followers and go-to experts for travel hacking.
You can check out the full lineup of speakrs and sessions here: travelcon.org/speakers/
How can attendees connect with other creators?
We know that some of the best insights come from a casual conversation. That’s why we’ve included plenty of networking opportunities focused on helping you connect with other creators and build a genuine community, including:
* Meetups & Roundtables: Connect by niche or topic. No awkward icebreakers required.
* Dinner Clubs: Share a meal with a small group at one of Tucson’s best restaurants.
* Networking Lunch (All Access Pass Only): Meet speaker and sponsors.
* Spontaneous Conversations: Some of the best collaborations start in the most unexpected places—hallway chats, coffee lines, and even elevator rides.
How can TravelCon help me work with brands?
We know partnerships can be a big deal, so we’ve created multiple ways to connect you with industry reps:
* 1:1 Meetings: You can schedule up to 12 face-to-face meetings with brands, travel boards, and tourism organizations before the event using our event app. Meetings are 15 minutes each, giving you time to showcase your work, ask questions, and explore partnership opportunities. Both creators and brands can request meetings, so it's a two-way street.
* Expo Hall: Throughout the event, you can meet brands and industry reps in a more casual, drop-in setting. It's a great way to get on someone’s radar if you didn’t schedule a formal meeting.
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*Connecting creators with brands is a big focus at TravelCon.*
Whether you're new to brand collaborations or looking to expand your existing partnerships, these opportunities make it easier to build genuine connections that can turn into long-term partnerships.
Which travel brands and boards will be at TravelCon this year?
Travel boards and DMOs attending this year include [Visit Tucson](www.visittucson.org), [Madden Media](maddenmedia.com) (representing 25+ destinations), [Sedona](visitsedona.com), [Pinal County, AZ](www.pinal.gov), [Tempe Tourism](www.tempetourism.com), and more.
Travel brands and service providers joining us include [Bilt Rewards](www.biltrewards.com), [PlugPlug](www.plugplug.com), [NerdPress](www.nerdpress.net), [Insure My Trip](www.insuremytrip.com), [Lulu](www.lulu.com), [UnTours](www.untours.com), [Tripped Travel Gear](www.trippedtravelgear.com), [World Nomads](www.worldnomads.com), [Blubrry](blubrry.com), [Plannin](plannin.com), [Rock Porch](www.rockporch.com), and others.
And the list keeps growing—more are being added every day!
What’s the biggest takeaway from TravelCon?
TravelCon isn’t about chasing trends or hoping for viral success. It’s about building a business that lasts—one that gives you the freedom to keep exploring, creating, and sharing the world with others without burning out.
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*Don’t miss your chance to join hundreds of top travel creators in Tucson.*
You’ll leave with practical strategies, new connections, and maybe even a collaboration or two in the works. But more importantly, you’ll leave knowing you’re not alone doing the hard work of building a creator business.
*— Thank you, Libby, for sharing more insights and tips about TravelCon 2025!*
👉 TravelCon is less than a month away — learn more about [TravelCon 2025](travelcon.org) and register today.
Use code MASSIVE50 for $50 off a Basic Creator or All Access Creator pass.
Hi Travel Massive!
I'm the Creative Director at TravelCon, based in Louisiana and we're very excited for our upcoming conference in Tucson (March 14-15).
I just wrapped up four years of full-time RV travel exploring the US, and even without the pressure of creating content, it was a lot to juggle. The fact that so many of you do that while building an online presence? I have so much respect for the work you put in.
That’s why TravelCon exists—to help you keep doing what you love without getting buried in the business of it. We don’t want the grind to take away the joy that made you start this in the first place. So we’re bringing together experts, strategies, and a community that gets it—so you can build something sustainable and keep inspiring others to see the world.
Here’s what’s new for 2025 at TravelCon:
🎤 AMAs (Ask Me Anything Sessions): Ask successful creators anything about YouTube, short-form video, or podcasting.
💬 Roundtable Discussions: Casual, peer-led conversations where you can swap stories and ideas.
🤝 Expanded 1:1 Meeting Time: We’ve dedicated three hours—no overlapping sessions—just you, a brand rep, and 15 minutes to make it count.
🎫 The All Access Creator Pass: Daily lounge access, reserved seating, expedited check-in, and a networking lunch with speakers and sponsors.
If you’re coming to TravelCon, I’d love to meet you! Seriously—come say hi. Let’s talk about your goals, your challenges, or even just where to find the best tacos in Tucson.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Oh wow! I’m a 5th-generation Arizona native and an international travel creator, plus I teach content creation at a local college. I had no idea TravelCon was in Tucson—thanks for the heads-up!
We'd love to have you join us, Brooke!
Meet LFG, your Spotify x Pinterest for travel. Discover and share curated 'Placelists' - like playlists for your favorite places. Explore hidden gems, earn rewards, and share your finds. Let's f*ing go!
hey Travel Massive!
darryl here, cofounder of LFG (i’ll explain in a sec).
from australia but currently hustling between malaysia, vietnam, and singapore.
excited to share our latest version of LFG here! 👉 www.justlfg.co
so what's LFG?
think spotify meets pinterest, but for travel.
a place to discover and share amazing spots worldwide (esp asia).
and create placelists like playlists, but for your favorite places (:
here's the thing about travel content:
social media posts get buried.
google maps is just... navigation.
we wanted something better.
on LFG you can:
save spots you love.
make travel wishlists.
share hidden gems.
get real recommendations.
find inspiration.
everything in one place.
all synced with google maps (because yes, we still need that!).
building in public here. would really appreciate any support or feedback. drop a comment or DM if you wanna chat more! always down to connect with fellow Travel Massive community members!
p.s. for anyone planning trips to asia. hit me up in the comments. i got some great spots for you!
just some of my personal favorites!
fav eats in Ho Chi Minh City: justlfg.co/placelist/qqw63k6ol9dhfx1z
fav eats in Taipei: justlfg.co/placelist/cllmei4tk0000le08hbodr2v7
vinyl bars in Tokyo: justlfg.co/placelist/hkjrg6e4bvf2mbsx
Seoul date ideas lol: justlfg.co/placelist/2w7l4myptc6c633x
fav spots in Bangkok: justlfg.co/placelist/cll1qdmfr0000la08ntxphrcr
Love the UXUI and the ASMR in the video! Will def check out some recs when i travel :)
Hi Darryl, thanks for sharing LFG 2.0 with the Travel Massive community!
I love the good looking UX, this is lots of fun exploring cool places.
What cities represent most of your coverage at the moment and what are the top 5 places you want to grow next?
Is there a guide or manifesto for new LFG users to set the expectations for the kind of content you want people to contribute?
Also, great to see another Aussie building something fun and inspiring for travel, well done.
Looking forward to trying out LFG on my upcoming trip to Europe!
Hi Ian, thanks for the kind comment! Always respect and love what you've built with Travel Massive.
Right now, we cover mostly popular APAC cities, especially Southeast Asia - including main cities in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Korea and Australia! As for next cities I want to grow: New York City, Madrid, Barcelona, London, Lisbon! I see these are quite popular and I'd love to get more content outside Asia.
As for guide/manifesto - there honestly really isn't. We always tell our community #NoGatekeeping. At the end of the day, we just the guide itself is to: "Save spots you love. Bookmark where to go next. Share gems with friends."
Can't wait to see your additions for Europe! :)
Hi @Darryl Han!
Well done on the launch! Great UX, can Travel agencies use it to to promote destinations?
Do you have demo video recording available?
Thanks
Christina
Hi Christina, thanks so much for the comment! And of course, you can create your own profile and then promote any destinations in the form of Placelists! Of course, make sure to link all your website and socials too in your profile and any posts.
Just see this example here for Tourism Malaysia board: justlfg.co/profile/malaysia-truly-asia
Good luck Darryl,
This is so much alike to our app Placely where we also have personal and currated lists called 'Placelist' as well.
Rooting for you
Great product with very intuitive interface. Helped my team found hidden gems for our trip to Taipei & Singapore last year. A request — hidden gems of Jakarta that locals actually go to eat :) Good luck for the team!
Over 200 Destination Management Organisations (DMO) across all 27 EU Member States (plus Montenegro) contributed to this research study of tourism in Europe. The report assess destination governance, industry trends and opportunities for tourism in the region.
This report is part of the "Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow" project of the European Commission.
You can find the PDF of the report under the "Survey on EU tourism destinations" tab.
Here's a few highlights that I found interesting:
• 33% of respondents (71) declared that the impact of tourism on the local economy of the destination is higher than 10% of the total GDP.
• For coastal and mountain destinations, almost 60% declared that tourism contributes to their local economy to a high extent.
• Accommodation providers are deemed the most important stakeholders for destinations (25%), with tourists representing the second most relevant stakeholders (15%), closely followed by local residents (14%).
• Among the respondents, mountain and coastal DMOs reported the highest levels of community participation in tourism activities (e.g. entrepreneurship, business ownership, ecosystem governance etc.).
• The most common negative impacts of tourism are increased cost of housing and living (especially in very large destinations), degradation and congestion, economic distress in low season, as well as precarious and irregular work.
• Almost one in three respondents (31%) who implemented measures declared that EU or national funding schemes were used, and in 41% of the cases DMOs counted on EU funding exclusively.
Please share a comment if you found any interesting insights from the report worth sharing or discussing!
A related EU policy in the making that all tourism providers, claiming to be eco, sustainable, green, climate neutral, responsible, etc. - destinations and businesses alike - must keep an eye on is the Green Claims Directive - discussed with 🌍 experts at our event last November.
I am the founder of Yugen Earthside, a sustainable travel booking platform and I've had my eye on B Corp for years and recently completed the initial B Corp Impact Assessment.
Questions:
1. Did your company pursue B Corp? Do you think it's worth it? Why or why not?
2. If you achieved B Corp, what was your score?
For travel companies that don't know: B Corp requires a minimum of 80 points and the scale goes up to 200.
I'm trying to determine:
1. What's achievable for my small company
2. What's "good" for a travel business, i.e. what the median might be
3. What would be considered "exceptional" for a B Corp travel business
Thank you!
Good question! I've passed this on to a few people. A while ago we featured an article about WithLocals who had converted to B Corp:
www.travelmassive.com/posts/withlocals-q-a-on-building-a-sustainable-travel-brand-263834524
The plus sides I see are that B Corp certification can give you a marketing and hiring edge in certain markets (where people care about it). The downside is the certification fees and the time taken in your business to apply for and manage the certification.
HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:
TravelCon is just weeks away—don’t miss your chance to join hundreds of top travel creators in Tucson.
The business event for travel creators | Tucson, AZ • March 14-16
This isn’t your typical conference—it’s where travel creators learn how to turn their passion for travel into a profitable, lasting business.
Whether you’re a part-time creator looking to go full-time or a seasoned pro looking to scale, TravelCon will give you the insights and connections you need to grow. You’ll learn directly from creators who’ve already done it—and built businesses that last.
✅ Learn from proven pros.
No fluff—just practical insights, tools, and strategies from 20+ successful creators who’ve been where you are. Behind every polished post or viral video is a story of trial, error, and breakthrough. Our speakers will share exactly what worked (and what didn’t) to help you grow your creator business faster.
✅ Meet the brands you want to work with.
Schedule up to 12 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings with tourism boards, DMOs, and travel brands actively looking to partner with creators like you.
✅ Get smarter about your content and business.
From monetization tactics to workflow hacks, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to create better content, expand your audience reach, and earn more from your work.
Learn more and get your pass today—before it's too late!
🎟️ Travel Massive members get $50 off with code MASSIVE50.
🎤 Learn from Expert Speakers
• Featured: Pat Flynn (462k subscribers + $6M in earnings — youtube.com/@patflynn)
• Fin of Tim and Fin (256k subscribers — youtube.com/@timandfin)
• Mark Wolters of Wolters World (1.1M subscribers — youtube.com/@woltersworld)
• Julie Menez of Geobreeze Travel (289k followers — instagram.com/geobreezetravel/)
• Joy and Hugh of Afrostylicity (143k followers — instagram.com/afrostylicity/)
• Brighton and Mila, The Miles Couple (158k followers — instagram.com/themilescouple/)
• Plus 20 more experts sharing their insights and success stories.
👋 Find Your People. Build Real Connections
TravelCon isn’t just about learning—it’s also about surrounding yourself with people who get what you do. From scheduled meetups to casual hallway chats, you’ll connect with creators who share your passion for travel and your hustle to turn it into a business. And these connections don’t just last for the weekend—they often lead to long-term collaborations, partnerships, and genuine friendships.
🚨 Time is running out! TravelCon 2025 is just weeks away, and tickets are selling fast.
👉 Grab your pass at TravelCon.org today and take the next step toward building a profitable travel creator business.
🎟️ Travel Massive members get $50 off with code MASSIVE50.
Link to event pageFor our first event of 2025 lets get to know each other better through a series of 8 mini-talks. Join us to laugh, learn, share, and get inspired.
Today we will also introduce our new open mic activity, if you have something to share, prepare a 1min elevator pitch and make sure to wrap it up with a call to action (Thank you TechTO for the inspiration). We will pick a few people at random to share with the room.
⏰ Schedule of activities:
6:00 PM: Arrival
6:15 PM: Open mic
6:30 PM: Presentations
7:00 PM: Short break
7:15 PM: Presentations
8:45 PM: Event ends
💬 Let's be social
Join the conversation on Instagram:
@travelmassiveTO #TravelMassiveToronto for Travel Massive
@MEC_toronto for our Venue Sponsor
Meet the Speakers:
Clementine Affana: Breaking Stereotypes: Navigating Solo Travel in Canada as a Minority Traveler
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelwithclem/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCLo7ahvuDC5szuir1unlaDQ
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@therealtravelwithclem
Website: travelwithclem.com
Travel Massive: @clementine-koa-affana-8157023586
Clementine Affana is a Forbes-featured entrepreneur, remote work coach and growth enthusiast who has helped 270+ people around the world land remote work opportunities and build their financial freedom. She has dedicated her career to inspiring her global audience (10K+ across all social platforms) to create the life they want to live by breaking free from social limitations.
Whether dealing with fears, anxiety about success or finances, Dr. Clem’s passion for coaching and empowering is unmatched by anyone in this field. With over 190K views on YouTube, best selling digital courses, corporate partnerships and a platform that inspires, uplifts and engages young women around the world, she is a trusted source for the global community.
Jacqueline Grossman: From CMO to CPO: My journey to purposeful travel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacquelinegrossman
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinegrossman/
Travel Massive: @jacqueline-grossman-7890356853
Jacqueline is a travel and tourism leader with a passion for creating transformative experiences that foster connection, community, and social impact. She has held marketing leadership roles across airlines, retail, tour operators, and corporate travel at leading organizations, including Travel Brands, Thomas Cook, and Sunwing Travel Group, where she drove growth and elevated brands through innovative marketing, storytelling, and strategic partnerships.
A champion for purposeful travel, she is currently working with Canada Day London to spread Canadian culture worldwide and with JourneyWoman to empower midlife women to explore the world with confidence. With an MBA from Schulich and a BComm from Concordia, she is an active mentor for the American Marketing Association, an avid traveller, a sunset chaser, and a proud mom of two teenage girls.
Jim Bamboulis: Financially Poor but Culturally Rich
Instagram: instagram.com/travelmammal
travelmammal.wordpress.com
www.mazee.ca
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mazeegiftsandclasses
Travel Massive: @jim-bamboulis-6743505782
Jim Bamboulis has been a content creator for over 25 years. Having spent 17 years as a TV Producer, Director, Host and Writer, he switched to print and digital in 2008. From podcasting and travel writing to hosting cooking classes and running Mazee, his Greek gift basket business, Jim always strives to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural stories and experiences.
Kelly Kruschel: Traveling solo, embracing the unknown, and collecting stories along the way
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellykruschel
Website: unfoldedguides.com
Travel Massive: @kellykruschel
Kelly Kruschel has spent years chasing unique experiences and uncovering places most travelers overlook. From celebrating New Year's in unfamiliar cities to embracing unexpected detours, she believes the best moments happen when you leave space for the unknown. Her work in stills photography for film, design, and travel, shaped her love for storytelling and discovery. She is a collector of stories and a protector of memories, drawn to the details that make a place unforgettable. Inspired by this, she founded Unfolded, a collection of keepsake guides designed to encourage curiosity and exploration.
Mandy Sinclair: In 2010 I quit my job and moved to Morocco. And no, I wasn’t a digital nomad.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ms.mandy.sinclair
Website: mandyinmorocco.com
Website: www.mandysinclairpr.com
With over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism, restaurant and lifestyle sector, from her Ontario-based office Mandy Sinclair works globally with travel clients - hotels, tour operators, destinations, events and restaurants - on communications strategy, press office management and publicity, writing, and product development and launches. And it all started when she opted to quit her public-sector job in Ottawa and move to Morocco in 2010.
Paul A. Teolis: Does the world get smaller when you travel?
Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulteolisphotography
Website: www.fieldandscreen.com
Travel Massive: @paul-a-teolis-6794689574
Paul A. Teolis is an award-winning photographer, educator, and veteran animation professional of feature films and television. Known for his Antarctic workshop photography for G Adventures, travel has taken him to more than seventy countries on six continents. His photographs have exhibited in The McMichael Gallery as part of the Polar Artists Group, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s “Exposed” exhibitions, and in more that 25 juried shows throughout Ontario and in Los Angeles.
Studying at the acclaimed Sheridan College School of Animation, photography paralleled his successful career in film and television. He has contributed to such notable productions as DreamWorks Prince of Egypt and Road to Eldorado, Walt Disney Studio’s The Goofy Movie and multiple television productions while at Nelvana Studios.
Thanuja: Facing your fears by saying yes to discomfort
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tj.thanuja
Travel Massive: @experiencethisnext
Thanuja (TJ) is passionate about fostering connection and sharing personal development experiences through the themes of travel, wellness, and creativity. Drawing from her travel experiences in over 50 countries and her life in Toronto, she helps others explore, grow and connect with themselves and the world around them. She considers herself a Global Citizen, is a Travel Agent, Writer, and Creator.
Venus and Maiku: Travel is about stories. Not algorithms.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/MaikuWong
www.instagram.com/ThisisVenuschan
www.instagram.com/VenusMaiku
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@venusandmaiku
Travel Massive: @venus-chan-9613942682
Travel Massive: @maikuwong
Venus and Maiku are a couple on YouTube that’s in a race to 100 countries. Our approach to YouTube and social media is to be more like a show that’s meant to entertain than being informational. With combining Maiku’s chaotic methods of travel and Venus’s carefully planned methods of travel, we learn about the countries through doing a set of challenges usually involving learning culinary dishes, learning something cultural along the way and ending with a big physical challenge in the end.
Will Castillo: When 'Click Here' Means 'You Can't Go There'
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iwilltravel
X: x.com/iwill_travel
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iwilltravel.blog
Website: iwilltravelca.wordpress.com
Website: willpowerconsulting.ca
Travel Massive @@iwill_travel
Will Castillo, founder of I Will Travel blog and Digital Accessibility Consultant, brings a unique blend of travel expertise and technical knowledge to his work. Since launching I Will Travel in April 2013, he has created engaging content through tourism board press trips, arts features, restaurant profiles, and theatre reviews, quickly earning recognition as one of Canada's top 100 travel blogs within its first four months.
Having explored over 40 countries and reaching readers in 120 nations, Will combines his global mindset with his passion for digital accessibility, transforming complex technical challenges into seamless experiences for all users. When not helping bridge the gap between diverse user needs and technical solutions, he can be found reviewing restaurants or covering events in his native Toronto, where he also collaborates with brands on sponsored digital content and social media programs.
🎟️ Please note:
There is a maximum capacity, so make sure to register. If there is a waitlist still sign up in case someone is no longer able to come we will add people from the waitlist. In the meantime, please have a look at your Travel Massive profile and take a moment to make sure it is up to date.
* All guests must be registered to attend.
* No +1s please.
* Food & drinks will be available for purchase.
* Must be an active member of the travel industry to attend with an approved and updated profile on TravelMassive.com, please make sure to describe what your role is in the travel industry and add associated social media and website links.
👉 Cancellations:If you are no longer able to attend, please try to release your ticket 72 hrs (3 days) before the event so others can attend. Thank you for understanding.
🚨As these events are limited capacity we have a 3-strike no show policy.
📸 This event will be photographed by a member of a Travel Massive team or/and our event partner. If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know upon arrival.
Land acknowledgment
We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishnabe and, in particular, the Mississauga’s of the New Credit whose territories we gather on. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
Link to event pageCome kick off Spring at High Tide, a tropical oasis in downtown LA.
Be transported to the Caribbean while enjoying signature cocktails by Bacardi and meet Carolyn Scott aka The Healthy Voyager as she celebrates the launch of her new healthy airport food line, the new season of her travel show on Go Traveler, the re-launch of her podcast and more.
Attendees can enter the free raffle to win a variety of prizes such as 1 of 2 of Carolyn’s cookbooks, a product of choice from holistic travel supplement line, drink tickets and more.
Mix and mingle with fellow Travel Massive members, network, collaborate and make new friends! Parking is available in the Little Tokyo Galleria or there is plenty of street parking around Arts District and Little Tokyo. And of course, if you plan on enjoying several cocktails, ride-share makes everything easier.
See you March 20th
High Tide
605 East 4th St,
Los Angeles, CA 90013
👉 RSVP is required - we hope to see you there to celebrate Spring with Travel Massive LA
Link to event pageOur first Sydney Travel Massive meet up for 2025.
Join fellow travel professionals and enthusiasts to network and enjoy the beautiful rooftop at Little National Hotel Sydney.
Little National is part of Doma Hotels and their Sydney CBD property is discreetly located on Clarence Street at Wynyard. Come and discover or revisit this hidden gem!
This is an informal gathering with no strict agenda - just come to network with regular and new Sydney chapter members.
📍Location:
Little National Hotel, 26 Clarence Street, Sydney
⏰ Time:
6 pm - 8 pm
(free welcome drink 🥂)
👔 Dress Code: Business casual
This meetup is for everyone involved in the travel industry, including hotels, tour operators, DMCs, travel media, and content creators.
The event is free but the space is limited. Please make sure you register if you’re planning to attend.
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday March 25th!
Link to event pageWhere experience meets technology: Transforming travel and hospitality
Join Travel Massive and Stripe for an exclusive event in London on Thursday 3rd April to explore how technology is reshaping the travel industry.
In an era where AI, automation, and cutting-edge digital solutions are redefining customer experience, how can hospitality businesses use these advancements to elevate customer satisfaction, drive loyalty, and create seamless, unforgettable journeys?
Our expert panel will dive into the intersection of emerging technology and exceptional service, offering insights into how AI, data analytics, and smart solutions are revolutionising travel and hospitality.
Meet our speakers:
🎤 Hilary Platt, OpenAI
🎤 Carlo Del Mistro, Ennismore
🎤 James Lemon, Stripe
What to expect:
✔️ Expert-led discussions with exclusive insights from top voices in travel, hospitality, and tech.
✔️ Networking opportunities to connect with industry leaders and innovators over drinks and food.
Event details:
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
🕕 Time: 17:30–21:00
📍Venue: Stripe’s London office - Stripe, 5th Floor, 201 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3UN.
✅ RSVP essential
Questions? Please email your event hosts: Matthew Gardiner matthew@travelmassive.com and Benoit Collin Benoit@travelmassive.com
Important to know: Spaces are limited, so please register in advance to confirm your spot. Registration is mandatory to guarantee entry to this event. By registering, you agree to allow Travel Massive to share your details with Stripe. Please note that photography will occur throughout the event.
Link to event pageJoin us for an evening of networking, live music, and local history at Northwest Portland Hostel! Since 1998, this locally owned hub has welcomed over 25,000 guests annually from more than 50 countries. Owned by Jim Kennett and Britta Diettrich, it spans six buildings and offers a vibrant space for locals and visitors alike to gather, collaborate, and share stories.
We’ll meet in the Commons and courtyard, where you can connect over house-made food and drinks. Tours will also be available to explore the hostel’s unique history. At 7 PM, the Old-Time Jam will begin in the Hostel Café, filling the night with lively folk tunes. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, May 22nd
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Northwest Portland Hostel
🗺️ Map link: 479 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 maps.app.goo.gl/esFkPDHPoH6ygp1g8
👉 RSVP is essential. Register on this event page.
Northwest Portland Hostel :
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nwportlandhostel/
Web: www.nwportlandhostel.com
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