travelcon
June 27-29, 2019 | Boston, MA
#TRAVELCON19
The travel media landscape is constantly changing. This three day conference will connect you with industry leaders, influencers, and celebrated writers through keynote speeches, small group writing and photography workshops, breakout tutorial sessions, and industry panels. You will learn what’s working in today’s competitive travel industry, timeless business practices, and the skills you need to succeed as a creator.
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Keynotes
We’ve lined up brilliant industry leaders to teach you everything they know about succeeding in this space. Check back as we work to confirm our final three keynotes!
Tony Wheeler
Founder, Lonely Planet
Mark Manson
Author, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Cheryl Strayed
Author, Wild
Tahir Shah
Author, The Caliph's House
Kiersten Rich
The Blonde Abroad
Breakout Speakers
Check back later as we add more speakers to our event.
Kristin Addis
Be My Travel Muse
Faith Adiele
Author, Meeting Faith
Kirsten Alana
Photographer
Gary Arndt
Everything Everywhere
Gloria Atanmo
The Blog Abroad
Brian Baldrat
Travel Photographer
Derek Baron
Wandering Earl
Kash Bhattacharya
Budget Traveller
Michael Booth
Author, The Almost Nearly
Perfect People
Travis Burke
Travis Burke Photography
Carol Cain
Girl Gone Travel
Brian Clark
Copyblogger
Edin Chavez
Shut Your Aperture
Jason Cochran
Frommers
Joey Coleman
Never Lose a
Customer Again
Mike Corey
Fearless & Far
Heather Greenwood
Davis
Globetrotting Mama
Jessica Festa
Jessie on a Journey
Rachel Friedman
The Good Girls Guide to
Getting Lost
Don George
Author, The Way of Wanderlust
Catharine Hamm
Los Angeles Times
Evelyn Hannon
Journey Woman
Clay Hebert
Branding Expert
Jordan Harbinger
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Pete & Dalene Heck
Hecktic Travels
Joseph Hernandez
Thrillist
Andrew Hickey
Scott's Cheap Flights
Spud Hilton
Travel Writer
Mike & Anne Howard
Honey Trek
Raimee Iacofano
Nomadic Matt
Rainer Jenss
Family Travel Association
Johnny Jet
Johnny Jet
Matthew Karsten
Expert Vagabond
Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai
Gary Leff
View From The Wing
Lebawit Lily Girma
Sunshine and Stilettos
Kent Johnson
Black & Abroad
Jeremy Jones
Living the Dream
Silvia Lawrence
Heart My Backpack
Kristin Luna
Camels & Chocolate
Eric Martin
Black & Abroad
Brian Massey
Conversion Scientist
Kaitlin McMichael
Getty Images
Laurence Norah
Finding the Universe
Dan & Audrey
Uncornered Market
Kamila Napora
Kami and the Rest
of the World
Sean Ogle
Location Rebel
Sherry Ott
Ottsworld.com
Sol Orwell
Examine.com
Annette Richmond
From Annette
Erick Prince
Minority Nomad
Kristen Sarah
Hopscotch the Globe
Jadah Sellner
JadahSellner.com
Patricia Serrano
Fresh Traveler
Sher
Sher She Goes
Thomas Swick
Writer, Unquiet Days
Brent Underwood
Brass Check
Erica Virvo
Nomadic Matt
Siya Zarrabi
Hopscotch the Globe
Ricky Zhang
Prince of Travel
What To Expect At TravelCon
ACTIONABLE CONTENT AND ADVICE
The best in travel come to TravelCon to learn! They come for the content, advice, and hands-on workshops.
TravelCon is 3 full days of actionable content from experts in and out of the travel industry.
All of our talks and workshops are designd so you walk away from this event with notebooks full of tips, tricks, and advice you can put into practice right away.
TravelCon is not about fluff. It's about giving you real world, time tested stratagies to make your dreams a reality.
INSPIRATION
It's one thing to want to start a career in travel. It's another to actually put in the work to make that happen.
Here at TravelCon we're gonna show you that you how to make it happen.
We pick the best speakers to show you that your dream can be more than that. That it can become a reality. Our speakers will share their ups and downs so you can be inspired by their journey.
You'll hear stories from people like yourself and will leave TravelCon 2019 feeling inspired to take on the world!
NETWORKING & FUN
People make events.
While you will walk away from the talks full of information, at the end of the day, it's the people who will make the event memorable.
Throughout TravelCon, you'll be meeting lots of peple through our networking events, group meetups, happy hours, evening parties, and lunches.
You will meet people like yourself and leave with life long friends.
Register Today
Creator Ticket
FOR CONTENT CREATORS ONLY!
$399
(until 01/31/2019)- All keynotes and sessions
- Workshop registration
- Networking events
- Evening Parties
- Expo hall access
- Virtual pass
- Any included lunches
- Marketplace Appointments
Industry Ticket
FOR DMOS, PR FIRMS AND TRAVEL COMPANIES
$999
- All keynotes and sessions
- Networking events
- Evening Parties
- Expo hall access
- Virtual pass
- Any included lunches
- DOES NOT INCLUDE Marketplace Appointments
- Limited to 30 Tickets
This Year's Sponsors
Check back for later as we add more sponsors to our event. If you would like to be included reach out to us at [email protected] or contact us via our contact form!
Last Year's Sponsors
F.A.Q.
You got questions? We have answers! Here's some answers to the most frequently asked questions attendees have!
Where and when is TravelCon?
It’s at the the Westin Copley Place, Boston, on June 27-29, 2019.
Is there free parking at the hotel?
No, but there’s parking on the streets and paid parking at the hotel! Or use Uber, lyft, the subway, bike, or walk where you need to go! Boston is easy to get around.
What do I get with my ticket?
SO MUCH! Each ticket includes coffee and tea, at least one lunch, world-class networking, access to the expo floor, meetings with brands and tourism boards, all keynotes and workshops, after parties (with an open bar), access to our virtual ticket (so you can watch any sessions you missed), and the best time of your life!
How many tickets are for sale?
Only eight hundred tickets this year. We want to keep it intimate so you will have the opportunity to meet, network, and rub shoulders with as many people as you can.
Will you sell tickets at the door?
If there are any left, yes.
Are tickets refundable or transferrable?
Tickets are refundable up to 60 days before the event takes place. Tickets are transferable up to 30 days before the event takes place.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you.
Can I sponsor Travelcon or donate something for your attendees?
Yes, we're always looking for high quality sponsors and gear for our attendees. Click here to message me and learn more about our sponsor packages and how to get involved.
Will there be networking opportunities with brands and tourism boards?
Yes! We will have an entire afternoon where attendees can sit down and talk to folks in one on one meetings in our expo center.
I'm new to blogging. Is this event for me?
Yes! We have beginner tracks designed to help those getting started avoid the rookie mistakes that keep people from reaching their potential. At this conference, you'll be able to learn from experts who have been doing this for years and will teach you the right way to do this. Plus, you'll meet people in your industry who can help you get your feet off the ground and grow your business right away. This is the best place to learn where to start.
I've been blogging for years, is this for me?
Heck yes! We've created an advance track for people who have been a creator for awhile so they can take the next step and learn the advance skills needed to 10x their website. You'll get high level talks on monetization, SEO, product creation, conversion, writing, and newsletters that will help you stay at the forefront of the industry and keep your website growing.
Can I be a volunteer?
Yes, if you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form.
Are you taking applications for speakers?
We are not. Please do not email us.
Will the conference be live streamed?
No but we have virtual ticket where you can view all the talks online once the event is over!
Why is this conference priced higher than other similar travel events?
At TravelCon, we believe no one should work for free...and we practice what we preach. We pay all our speakers. As such, ticket prices reflect that higher overhead cost. So, while the ticket price is higher, you know your favorite bloggers, writers, vloggers, and influencers have been compensated for their time! After all, "exposure" doesn't pay rent!
How long will the sessions be?
The keynote speeches, talks, and panel discussions will each be about an hour long. The workshop may be a bit longer than that, but we're still working out the exact details.
Will there be an expo center?
Yes, we will have an expo center that will feature our sponsoring tourism boards, PR firms, travel brands, and tech companies.