travelcon
May 8-10, 2020 | New Orleans, LA
#TRAVELCON20
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.
At TravelCon, you'll learn how to:
- Improve your craft in the four major areas of travel: video, photography, writing, and blogging.
- Learn what's hot, what works, and what's new in the industry.
- Keep current on the best practices in digital travel publishing.
- Learn about new products and services in the industry.
- Meet destinations and travel brands.
- Network with experts outside the travel industry.
- Learn from experts outside the travel industry.
- Make connections with other travel lovers.
- Have a ton of fun.
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Pictures From Our 2018 Event
2019's Speakers
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
Kristin Addis
Be My Travel Muse
Faith Adiele
Author, Meeting Faith
Kirsten Alana
Photographer
Bani Amor
Decolonizing Travel Culture
Gina Anderson
The Leading Hotels of the World
Gary Arndt
Everything Everywhere
Gloria Atanmo
The Blog Abroad
Brian Baldrati
Is This Real
Derek Baron
Wandering Earl
Tom Bartel and Kristin Henning
Travel Past 50
Paul Bannister
AdThrive
Kash Bhattacharya
Budget Traveller
Michael Booth
Author, The Almost Nearly
Perfect People
Vicki Bristol
New Orleans & Company
Barrett Brooks
COO, Convertkit
Jaimee Callaway
Avalon Travel
Carol Cain
Girl Gone Travel
Katy Clair
Travel Oregon
Brian Clark
Copyblogger
Edin Chavez
Shut Your Aperture
Jason Cochran
Frommers
Mike Corey
Fearless & Far
Jess Dales
Jess Wandering
Heather Greenwood
Davis
Globetrotting Mama
Roberto Blake
Entrepreneur
Jessica Festa
Jessie on a Journey
Rachel Friedman
Author, The Good Girls Guide
to Getting Lost
Tiffany Funk
One Mile at a Time
Grace Fujimoto
Avalon Travel
Abby Fuller
Netflix, Chef’s Table
Leah Gafni
Memphis Tourism
Don George
Author, The Way of Wanderlust
Loi Sessions Goulet
TripAdvisor
Courtney Guest
Bluehost
Renee Hahnel
Renee Roaming
Catharine Hamm
Los Angeles Times
Clay Hebert
Branding Expert
Jordan Harbinger
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Pete & Dalene Heck
Hecktic Travels
Dani Heinrich
Globetrotter Girls
Joseph Hernandez
Thrillist
Spud Hilton
Travel Writer
Sheri Howell
Medjet
Donna Hull
My Itchy Travel Feet
Mike & Anne Howard
Honey Trek
Raimee Iacofano
Nomadic Matt
Johnny Jet
Johnny Jet
Matthew Karsten
Expert Vagabond
Matt Kepnes
Nomadic Matt
Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai
Adrienne Lee
Tourism Cares
Gary Leff
View From The Wing
Natasha Lekwa
Forbes
Benny Lewis
Fluent in 3 Months
Lebawit Lily Girma
Sunshine and Stilettos
Michael Lisovetsky
JUICE
Kent Johnson
Black & Abroad
Jeremy Jones
Living the Dream
Silvia Lawrence
Heart My Backpack
Jenn Lee
Travel Planners International
Kristin Luna
Camels & Chocolate
Jaume Marin
Costa Brava Tourism
Eric Martin
Black & Abroad
Brian Massey
Conversion Scientist
Kaitlin McMichael
Getty Images
Keryn Means
Walking On Travels
Christopher Mitchell
Traveling Mitch
Laurence Norah
Finding the Universe
Dan & Audrey
Uncornered Market
Kamila Napora
Kami and the Rest
of the World
Stephen Oddo
Walks of Italy
Sean Ogle
Location Rebel
Chris Oldfield
Nomadic Matt
Troy Osinoff
JUICE
Sherry Ott
Ottsworld
Stephie Predmore
Mediavine
Erick Prince
Minority Nomad
Ramsey Qubein
Freelance Writer
Carmela Resuma
FLYTE
Annette Richmond
From Annette
Kristen Sarah
Hopscotch the Globe
Jadah Sellner
JadahSellner.com
Aaron Schlein
Family Travel Radio
Patricia Serrano
Fresh Traveler
Jyo Shankar
Jyo Shankar
Sher Jordan
Sher She Goes
Alexandra Talty
Forbes
Thomas Swick
Writer, Unquiet Days
Kristen Thomas
TripAdvisor
Mary Ann Thomas
Travel Writer
Brent Underwood
Brass Check
Chris Vasquez
AWeber
Erica Virvo
Nomadic Matt
Nicole Wears
Traveling Canucks
Crissa Youngblood
Fat Tire Tours
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 designed 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 strategies 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 going to 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 $349
- All keynotes and sessions
- Workshop registration
- Networking events
- Evening parties
- Expo hall access
- Virtual pass
- Any included lunches
- Brand appointments
- Limited to 800 Tickets
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
2020 Sponsors
If you would like to have your company or brand represented at this year's TravelCon, visit our sponsor information page on how you can get involved.
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 New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisana from May 8-10, 2020.
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, trolleys, bike, or walk where you need to go! New Orleans is easy to get around!
What do I get with my ticket?
SO MUCH! Each ticket includes coffee and tea, included lunches, world-class networking, access to the expo floor, meetings with brands and tourism boards, all keynotes and workshops, meet-ups, happy hours, 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. 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 90 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! You'll be able to make appointments through our networking software and have meetings throughout the event.
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?
We take a limited number of volunteers each year. If you would like to volunteer at our event, please get in touch via our contact form.
Are you taking applications for speakers?
We are not. Please do not email us. If you email us to be a speaker, we will simply delete it.
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 creators 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.