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I’m Anniina Sandberg, a cultural anthropologist and founder of an Indigenous-led travel company called Visit Natives.
For me, travel has always been about expanding the way I see the world. Learning something new. Stepping outside what feels familiar, and sometimes even sitting with emotions that are not easy. Discomfort, confusion, vulnerability. The moments that stay with you are rarely the easiest ones.
I’m not looking for something polished or effortless. I’m looking for something real.
I wanted to share four encounters that have stayed with me. Moments from different parts of the world, each rooted in Indigenous-led experiences, that challenged me, shifted my perspective, and changed how I understand travel.
The Dance I Was Invited Into in Papua New Guinea
I was in the Highlands near Goroka, watching the Arunumuna women’s dance, standing slightly to the side like you often do when you don’t want to interrupt. Then one of the women came up to me, took my hand, and pulled me away from the edge. They started asking if I wanted to dress like them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7MD4H9smY4
It felt like a huge honor. For the next two hours they dressed me slowly, adding feathers, flowers, and different natural materials I didn’t even recognize. After that they painted my whole body with red plant-based color, from head to toe, and then we danced together.
What stayed with me just as much was what happened after. Everything had to be undone. The paint washed off, the layers removed. It took another couple of hours, with two women helping me clean my skin as carefully as they had dressed me.
We didn’t share a language, but it didn’t matter. There was something very human in that moment. The way being invited into something, and sharing it physically, can bring people close without needing words.
The Scooter Ride Across the Maasai Savanna in Tanzania
This happened in a Maasai village in northern Tanzania. I was spending time with the women while the men were away herding cattle, and at some point we realized we needed maize from the nearest village.
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There was one motorbike in the village, usually driven by men, but this time there were no men around. So I ended up driving, with one Maasai woman sitting behind me, guiding me across the savanna because I had no idea where to go.
We rode together to the village, bought the maize, took it to be milled, and came back to cook. The whole thing was already funny enough, but the best part came later when the men returned and had already heard from people nearby that two women had been racing around the savanna on the motorbike.
We laughed so much that day. There was something very simple and joyful about it. Two women solving a problem together, without waiting for anyone else to come and help.
The Bowl of Reindeer Blood in the Snow
In northern Norway, I was once out on the tundra with Sámi reindeer herders when a reindeer was slaughtered for food. In the Arctic cold, everything freezes quickly, so before I had much time to think about it, I found myself sitting in the snow, stirring a bowl of warm reindeer blood so it would not clot.
At first, the situation felt almost absurd to me. There I was, in the middle of the tundra, mixing reindeer blood in a bowl. But later that same blood became sausages and pancakes, and to my surprise, they became some of my favorite foods from the whole journey.
What stayed with me was not the shock of it, but the respect around it. Every part of the animal was used. People worked together naturally, without waste, without drama, and without separating food from the life it came from. Being included in that process made the experience far more real than simply watching reindeer from a distance.
The Most Beautiful Toilet Walk of My Life
In the Sahara, there was no toilet, of course. If you needed to go at night, you simply walked out into the desert, far enough from the nomadic camp to feel alone.
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One night I woke up and stepped outside. Because there were no trees or buildings, I walked a little farther than usual, until the ground dipped and the camp disappeared from view.
And then I looked up. The whole sky was full of stars. Not the kind of night sky you see near towns, but something enormous and almost unreal. There was no artificial light, no sound, nothing moving around me, only the desert and the sky.
Then I saw one shooting star. Then another. Then a third. I remember standing there in the dark, completely still, thinking that this had somehow become the most beautiful toilet walk of my life.
It was such a small, ridiculous moment, but maybe that is why it stayed with me. Travel does not always change you through big ceremonies or dramatic encounters. Sometimes it happens when you step outside in the middle of the night and realize the world is far bigger, quieter, and more mysterious than you remembered.
These are just a few of the moments that stayed with me. The kind you cannot really plan, and that only happen when you travel slowly, with the right people, and with enough openness to step into something unfamiliar.
If you are curious to explore this kind of travel more deeply — I’ve put together a guide called the [Best Indigenous Travel Experiences in the World (2026 Guide)](www.visitnatives.com/post/best-indigenous-tribal-experiences-in-the-world-2026-guide-to-authentic-cultural-travel) to what I believe are some of the most meaningful Indigenous travel experiences in the world right now.
Hi, I’m Anniina Sandberg, a cultural anthropologist and founder of an Indigenous-led travel company called Visit Natives.
Travel isn’t always meant to be easy. Lately, it often feels like it’s becoming the same everywhere. Five-star hotels, curated experiences, smooth itineraries where everything is controlled and very little is left to chance. Comfortable, predictable, and often, forgettable. But that’s never been what travel means to me.
Most of my work happens in the field, building long-term relationships with communities in places like Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, the Sahara, and Arctic Norway.
If this kind of travel speaks to you, I’ve put together a deeper guide to what I believe are some of the most meaningful Indigenous travel experiences in the world right now — see the link in my article above to check it out.
What are the most meaningful encounters you've had while traveling?
Let me know in the comments!
Im finding it difficult to come across genuine travel experience stories whether here or on other platforms. It’s simply turned into purely business and I’m finding it very hard to maintain and or need to consume travel “content.” I’m deeply missing the Anthony Bourdain approach which is where a piece of my desire to explore places came from. All I see now is who can sell what tour, whose operating where, how can we use AI, content etc… It feels like the beauty of travel is slowly diminishing and being drowned out by the bottom line, which is such a western way to conduct life as a whole. I can go through a few pages of the community discussions and there are no genuine travel memoirs anymore, just people hoping to sell.
Am I making this up?
Yea, it's true. The "influencers" are barely dressed teenagers, the content is written by machines that have stolen your words, Facebook insists you access your "customers" by putting a phone number on your page so you can "sell" your product to them, and you can't say no; you can just say "later" as if it were incumbent upon you to make your telephone number public in a way that makes them even more filthy lucre. Legacy media—that's what we are now. Experience has no value, emotion even less.
Hello Travel Massive Community,
My name is Munkhe, CEO of Nomad Planet and a Board Member of the Mongolian Tourism Association. As we gear up for another busy travel season here in Ulaanbaatar, I wanted to share a quick, on-the-ground update regarding the current state of the Mongolian tourism sector for any outbound agencies looking to add new adventure destinations to their portfolios.
The reality is that Mongolia is rapidly transitioning from a niche "bucket-list" extreme destination into an accessible, highly sought-after adventure hub. Here is what is driving the market right now:
Unprecedented Accessibility: The Mongolian government has aggressively expanded its visa-free travel policies for dozens of Western and European nations. Combined with increased flight capacities at our new international airport, getting your clients to Ulaanbaatar has never been easier or more cost-effective.
The Shift in Traveler Demand: We are seeing a massive surge in demand from travelers looking for "digital detoxes," vast open spaces, and sustainable, community-based tourism. Modern travelers are moving away from crowded European capitals and actively seeking the authentic cultural immersion that our nomadic herder families provide naturally.
Modernized Ground Handling: Historically, international agencies hesitated to sell Mongolia due to logistical fears or slow communication from local operators. That era is over. DMCs like Nomad Planet have fully integrated digital management systems, ensuring that international B2B partners receive real-time updates, fast quotations, and seamless ground handling. The infrastructure has modernized, but the steppes remain untouched.
What does this mean for Outbound Operators?
If you are a travel agent or tour operator looking for a high-ticket, low-competition destination to offer your clients, Mongolia should be at the top of your list right now. The infrastructure is ready, the borders are open, and the demand for authentic adventure is at an all-time high.
If anyone in the network has questions about logistics, flight routes, or how to start packaging Mongolian expeditions (from the Gobi Desert to the Altai Mountains), I am happy to help.
Feel free to connect with me or send a direct message. Let’s build some incredible adventures together!
The podcast I’ve been building over the past few months is now live.
It’s called Two Homes.
The idea is simple: We’re always working across two systems at once, our inner world, and the systems we’re trying to shape around us.
In sustainability, we tend to focus on the external: policies, certifications, frameworks, reporting.
But what I see time and again in practice is this: If it’s not embedded, in how people think, decide, and show up day to day, it doesn’t last.
The first episode explores that relationship. How personal regulation, awareness and leadership shape whether sustainability becomes: something written down or something that actually lives inside an organisation.
Because the gap isn’t usually knowledge. It’s integration.
If you’re working in sustainability, tourism, or leading teams through change, this will feel familiar.
This is the kind of work I care deeply about. Both in conversation and in practice.
Episodes 1-3 are already up on Amazon, Apple and Spotify and you'll find all the episodes at redcircle.com/shows/8676aa7c-60c7-4fd0-9e4d-82eaaccdf90c
If you're interested in these topics, I would appreciate your audience (and feedback) and any shares with a colleague or friend who might benefit from the podcast — thanks!
This is a GREAT podcast and very well produced, bravo.
Have already listened to the first two episodes. It was very interesting hearing about the foreign perceptions of sustainability in South East Asia vs the reality. I was also fascinated about your discussion on regulating our nervous systems and how this applies to better business decision making — we need to talk more about mindfulness in the back office of the travel industry!
Looking forward to more episodes.
Thank you Ian! I'm so pleased you've listened to 2 episodes already! A new episode will drop every Wednesday. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on what you've heard so far, glad you've found the insights interesting - I'm looking forward to more conversations about how we can support and make our industry even better.
A question I’ve been thinking about lately.
As a small, on-ground operator with strong background in curating locally rooted experiences, I often wonder how international travel curators make this choice. From the outside, it seems many prefer starting with established DMCs or the big names.
Is it because of structure and reliability?
Or simply better pricing and ease of scale?
Smaller operators often bring deeper local insight, flexibility, and more rooted experiences; but what actually drives someone to take that first step and work with them?
What builds enough confidence to experiment and give a smaller, locally rooted partner a chance over a larger name following a more standard approach?
Do you see value in this, or is it something you approach cautiously?
Would love to hear your thoughts.
We built a free AI Visibility Auditor for hotels and resorts: paste your website URL and get a quick score showing how well your property appears when travellers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google AI for recommendations. Takes 30 seconds, no sign-up needed.
👉 Try it out at geo-auditor.headsonpillows.com
Just tried this with a hotel in my local area... these insights are helpful!
1. Here's a few of the recommendations from the tool that I enjoyed learning:
Create Location-Specific Landing Content
Write 500-word guide pages for 'Things to Do Near Triabunna', 'East Coast Tasmania Road Trip Guide', 'Dining in Triabunna' with internal links to your room pages.
Pursue Editorial Mentions in Travel Blogs & Tourism Guides
"Outreach to Visit Tasmania, Australian travel bloggers, and regional tourism boards to earn backlinks and mentions. Editorial links carry 10x more weight with AI engines than OTA links."
Monitor & Respond to Reviews Across All Platforms
"Your TripAdvisor rating (3/5) is dragged down by older mixed reviews. Actively solicit 5-star reviews from recent guests on Booking.com and TripAdvisor. Recent positive reviews carry more weight in AI recommendation algorithms."
These recommendations are really helpful because they can be implemented by the hotel staff / manager without technical assistance. This makes the tool have immediate actionable value.
2. The technical recommendations (e.g. about Javascript, SPA) were less relevant for my hotel as their landing page is hosted on Wix — they wouldn't have the skills to address that. Perhaps you could detect if the landing page is hosted on GoDaddy, Wix, etc and adjust the technical recommendations based on what kind of hosting they have.
3. One last bit of feedback. In regards to "Migrate From SPA to Server-Side Rendering" I don't think crawlers have a problem with SPA (single page apps) so long as each page uses a canonical URL that can be rendered via direct request. For example, Travel Massive is entirely SPA and we have no problem being indexed. Just my imo!
What are your plans for the tool and what kinds of responses have you got from the industry?
🎉 Songkran Travel Insights: Cultural Differences in Travel Behavior Revealed
We analyzed over 100,000 trips during Thailand’s Songkran festival across 106 nationalities, and the patterns are surprisingly consistent — but very different depending on where travelers come from 🇹🇭💚
It almost feels like two different Songkrans in one country.
🏝️🌊 International travelers tend to focus on island destinations, while Thai travelers move across the country using inland routes and domestic transport networks.
🚍 Booking behavior also varies significantly by nationality. According to 12Go data, UK travelers on Chiang Mai–Pai routes often book just a few days in advance, while German travelers on Koh Chang–Koh Kood ferries tend to book weeks ahead.
Israeli travelers show a strong preference for Koh Samui–Koh Phangan routes. Thai travelers primarily rely on buses across hundreds of routes and rarely use ferries.
💧Songkran is Thailand’s traditional New Year in mid-April and remains one of the country’s most important travel periods.
Explore more Songkran travel insights here:
👉 12go.asia/en/songkran-travel-insights-12Go
Fascinating and interesting data!! Thanks for sharing and happy Songkran !!
Thanks, Ric! Happy Songkran to you too!
Great insights! Thanks for sharing, Tetiana.
Great insights! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing, I was in Thailand over Songkran, so this is really interesting
Thanks, Mary! Hope you had a wonderful celebration 🎉
We have had a very large swing towards people booking directly instead of coming through the OTA's this year.
We use Bokun as a booking provider and have been looking at WeTravel & Ventrata all of which have some good and some bad points to them.
The thing im trying to streamline is the guide management part, ideally if we could do that within the booking system then great, but they all have there limitations.
Just wanted to ask the community what you do? What systems you use and if you have any ideas i could look at.
Thanks in advance
James
Are you doing day tours or multi-day tours?
Hi jen, thanks for commenting, we do both day and multiday tours, they are always full days, and always private tours :-)
No, jot all events down on my calendar.
Hi Annalie, My booking system does that for me already, but its hard to seperate when you have 4/5 tours in a day, im testing colour coding at the moment, also a diary entry with the specific guide invited, all still in test mode :-)
Im semi retired. Its more than enough for me.
We launched AskMe.Travel - a free, AI-powered, multi-media travel exploration assistant that helps you discover places, locations, resorts, and activities.
Completely free with no signup required.
This tool is especially good at making specific recommendations. Some examples,
• Best Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts
• Restaurants with gluten-free options in the area.
• Hotels with a pet-friendly policy.
• Activities for individuals in a wheelchair
We would love feedback and suggestions on how to improve the user experience. We are specifically interested to hear if you believe this is a useful assistant for your everyday use.
Hi Eric, thanks for sharing your project with the Travel Massive community!
What is the origin story behind building AskMe.Travel?
A few bits of feedback:
1. I like the "clickability" of the sidebar links, which makes it easy to explore without at first having to come up with the prompt.
2. After some interactions and questions with the prompt, I didn't really know what else to do. An "About" page explaining the product a bit more (e.g. what problems people can solve with it) would be helpful.
In general, this is where I get a bit lost with AI travel planning tools — while they can give me answers to endless travel questions, there seems to be a lack of utility of "getting something done" such as booking a flight, hotel, etc. There needs to be something very compelling about AI planning tools to make me come back again, instead of asking Claude or Gemini myself.
Hope that helps!
After 25+ years in Japan, my best travel memories aren’t from anywhere along the beaten path.
Listening to the owner of a soba restaurant in rural Tokushima sing as you dine. Planting coral seeds in the Okinawan sea with guides who became friends. Wearing a genderless wedding kimono in a small Buddhist temple inn in Yamanashi. Discovering how the distant memory of a tempura dish shaped a long-running confectionery in central Tokyo.
These are the kinds of stories you’ll find in “70 Remarkable Japanese Places,” the first print publication from the Japan Travel Awards, a travel award that showcases unique destinations and the people shaping more sustainable and inclusive communities across Japan.
The book is the result of three years of travel, bringing together 70 destinations across the country, each presented in its own color and design (because no two places are ever the same), across 200 pages and in two languages—English and Japanese. It also features three themed sections and a dedicated page to customize it, capture your memories, and share it with someone special.
Beyond a conventional guidebook, this hardcover is a collection of places with stories worth knowing.
📚 Check out japantravelawards.com/rjp for more details, grab a copy, and share it with a friend — I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Hi Ally, I just ordered your book. I'm looking for books written in Japanese to provide vocabulary lists for in English. Since your book is bilingual, it might be a good candidate.
Hi Bart, greetings from cherry blossom-blooming Japan! Thank you SO much for ordering our book! It will be with you very soon and I hope you'll enjoy reading it! 🥹
My mother loved Japan and it's one of the places I've recently become interested in traveling too. This book looks amazing! I'll definitely go check it out.
Thank you so much, Melanie! I hope you will come to Japan - it's really a great country to visit, and the places we write about in the book are all worth a visit beyond the golden routes. Most of them are small businesses that are rarely featured in most travel guidebooks, but offer great experiences for all kinds of travelers! Hope the book will inspire you to visit! 😊
The samples on the website look beautiful, and I would love to have a proper look. I know it's best as a physical book, but do you plan to have it available in a digital version soon, too? We are location-independent, so all our books are eBooks.
Thank you for having a look, Sandra! 😊 We envisioned the book as a gift to someone special (who misses Japan or is looking for travel inspirations), so we haven't explored the idea of a digital book (yet) but I can see the demand. Thank you for reminding me of that - we'll explore our options further!
HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:
Join San Francisco Travel Massive for a Travel Industry Social with Stripe and HEDNA in San Francisco
Kick off Stripe Sessions 2026 at Moscone Center with some fun, food, drinks, and networking with Stripe and members of HEDNA and Travel Massive.
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. Whether you're attending Stripe Sessions or not, come meet with like-minded professionals from across the travel, hospitality, and leisure sectors.
Event Details
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
📍 W Hotel, Living Room Bar (181 3rd St, San Francisco)
👉 RSVP is required
👋 Be sure to complete your Travel Massive profile so other attendees can learn about you.
We look forward to seeing you!
— The SF Travel Massive team
🌍 About Stripe
Stripe is revolutionizing the travel industry by providing seamless and secure payment infrastructure for money management and movement. Stripe simplifies the payment experience for travelers, enabling travelers to make hassle-free transactions across the globe and ultimately enhancing their overall travel journey and satisfaction. Learn more about the Stripe x Travel Massive World Tour at travelmassive.com/stripe
🌎 About HEDNA
HEDNA is a global community of hospitality professionals, technology providers, educators, and consultants passionate about elevating the role of distribution. Through influence, collaboration and networking, we elevate careers, harness new business opportunities, and drive the business of hospitality forward, together. Learn more at www.hedna.org
🌎 About Travel Massive
The Travel Massive community connects thousands of tourism professionals, travel media, creators and startups from around the world to meet, connect and share ideas. Our San Francisco meetups have been running since 2011 and have hosted over 100 events across the Bay Area.
Bangkok Travel Massive and Airwallex invite travel industry leaders and innovators to an exclusive networking event at one of Bangkok's best rooftop bars.
Join us on Wednesday, 29 April for drinks, panoramic views, and genuine conversation with the people shaping the future of travel. This industry gathering brings together leading travel brands, creators, and startups — timed alongside Skift Summit and TDM Summit and TMX Expo.
We'll be hosted at the award winning Bar.Yard on the 40th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, with drinks and snacks courtesy of our sponsor, Airwallex.
About Airwallex. Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform built for businesses that operate across borders — offering multi-currency accounts, international payments, and modern financial infrastructure trusted by companies worldwide. Learn more at www.airwallex.com/sg/solutions/travel
Venue: Bar.Yard (40th Floor, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok)
📍 Map link: maps.app.goo.gl/9wifPJiQEpcdx4qs9
🗓️ Wednesday, 29th April
⏰ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
🍷 Drinks and snacks provided by Airwallex
👉 Capacity is limited — register early to secure your spot.
We look forward to welcoming you on the 29 April!
— The Bangkok Travel Massive team
About Travel Massive Bangkok
Travel Massive is a global community of travel industry professionals, connecting people across 100+ cities worldwide. The Bangkok chapter brings together hoteliers, tour operators, travel tech founders, and destination marketers for regular events that celebrate collaboration and innovation in one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic travel hubs. Join the Bangkok Travel Massive community to stay updated on upcoming events .www.travelmassive.com/posts/bangkok-travel-massive-309854891
About the Venue — Bar.Yard
Named one of Bangkok's Best Rooftop Bars, Bar.Yard sits on the 40th floor of the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, one of the city's most celebrated lifestyle hotels. The open-air rooftop bar is known for its relaxed garden-meets-city atmosphere and sweeping 360° views of the Bangkok skyline — the perfect setting for an evening of easy conversation and new connections. Follow on IG: instagram.com/bar.yard/
Questions about this event? Contact Natalya Wissink: natalya@travelmassive.com
Capacity is limited, so we recommend registering in advance.
Link to event pageTravel Massive returns to Melbourne — join us for an evening of industry networking at Melbourne's iconic rooftop venue.
This May, Travel Massive and Stripe are coming together for a rooftop evening of drinks, bites, and travel industry connections at Easey's Bar in Collingwood.
Whether you're a first-timer or a long-standing regular, this is your chance to connect with the Melbourne travel industry community and meet fellow professionals from across travel technology, hospitality, and tourism.
We're also delighted to welcome James Lemon, Stripe's Global Lead for Hospitality, Travel & High growth industries, who'll be joining us on the night. Stripe powers financial infrastructure for millions of businesses worldwide — from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups. Learn more at tmsv.co/stripe
📍 Easey's Rooftop Bar, 3/48 Easey St, Collingwood
🗓️ Monday 4th May 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm
🍔 Bites and drinks provided by Stripe
👉 RSVP is essential — secure your spot today
— We look forward to seeing you!
🚃 About the venue: Easey's is one of Melbourne's most iconic spots — a rooftop bar and burger joint built around vintage train carriages perched above Collingwood, with sweeping views across the city skyline. It's a one-of-a-kind setting that perfectly captures Melbourne's creative spirit. Learn more at www.easeys.com.au
🌏 About Travel Massive: Travel Massive is a global community for travel industry professionals, with chapters and events in cities across the world — from Melbourne and Sydney to Berlin, Bangkok, and beyond. Whether you work in travel tech, hospitality, tourism, or leisure, Travel Massive is where the industry comes together to connect, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.
✅ Registration is required in advance. By registering, you agree to your details being shared with Stripe for the purpose of processing your registration and facilitating event access. Photography may take place on the evening.
👋 Questions? Contact Casey Mead at casey@cm-communications.com
💡 Pro tip: Complete your Travel Massive profile with a photo, company, and role so attendees can find and connect with you before the event.
Link to event pageJoin the Sydney Travel Massive community for an evening of industry networking and rooftop views from Little National Hotel in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
This May, Travel Massive and Stripe are coming together for an evening of travel industry connections, insights and drinks at Little National Hotel in Sydney.
Whether you're a first-timer or a long-standing regular, this is your chance to reconnect with the Sydney travel industry community and meet fellow professionals from across travel technology, hospitality, and tourism.
We're also delighted to welcome James Lemon, Stripe's Global Lead for Hospitality, Travel & High growth industries, who'll be joining us on the night. Stripe powers financial infrastructure for millions of businesses worldwide — from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups. Learn more at tmsv.co/stripe
📍 Little National Hotel Sydney (Rooftop Bar), 26 Clarence St
🗓️ Thursday 7th May 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm
🥂 Bites and drinks provided by Stripe
👉 RSVP is essential — secure your spot today
— We look forward to seeing you!
🌆 About the venue: Little National Hotel is one of Sydney's most celebrated boutique stays, tucked into the heart of the CBD on Clarence Street. Known for its exceptional design, warm hospitality, and a rooftop bar that feels a world away from the city below, it's the perfect setting for an evening of industry conversation. Learn more at littlenationalhotel.com.au/sydney/
🌏 About Travel Massive: Travel Massive is a global community for travel industry professionals, with chapters and events in cities across the world — from Sydney and Melbourne to Berlin, Bangkok, and beyond. Whether you work in travel tech, hospitality, tourism, or leisure, Travel Massive is where the industry comes together to connect, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.
✅ Registration is required in advance. By registering, you agree to your details being shared with Stripe for the purpose of processing your registration and facilitating event access. Photography may take place on the evening.
👋 Questions? Contact ian@travelmassive.com
💡 Pro tip: Complete your Travel Massive profile with a photo, company, and role so attendees can find and connect with you before the event.
Link to event pageHello Toronto Travel Massive community,
Please join us on May 14, 2026 for an exciting GigSky event. GigSky is a leading eSIM provider that solves one of travelers' biggest annoyances: staying connected while abroad without paying a fortune. GigSky would love to share some trends in data roaming, what customers use their phones for while away, and the next phase of their global partnership with Visa.
This event is for: Travel media and creators (journalists, reporters, bloggers, creators, influencers, YouTubers, podcasters) and travel advisors.
About GigSky
GigSky is the original eSIM travel data company and was a launch partner when Apple first unveiled this technology in 2018. As a mobile operator, GigSky provides travelers with unparalleled access across the globe (in over 200 countries and regions), at sea (on over 350 cruise ships and ferries), and in-flight (on over 22 airlines). Their global partnership with Visa also provides over 4 billion Visa cardholders worldwide with complimentary and discounted data as a card benefit. Learn more on www.gigsky.com.
⏰ Schedule of activities:
6:00 PM: Arrival and networking
7:30 PM: Presentation
8:15 PM: Giveaway winners announced
8:30 PM: Event ends
🎁 GigSky giveaway:
Win a $100 GigSky eSIM credit for your next international trip ✈️
Tell us where you’re taking your GigSky eSIM by sharing an Instagram story OR an IG feed post any time before 8 PM on May 14, 2026. Make sure to tag and follow @travelmassiveTO and @gigsky.esim + use hashtags #TravelMassiveToronto
T&C: The winner must be physically present at the event on May 14, 2026 to receive the reward.
💬 Join the conversation:
Travel Massive:
Instagram: @travelmassiveTO #TravelMassiveToronto for Travel Massive
GigSky:
Instagram: @gigsky.esim | Facebook: @GigSky
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@GigSky
🎟️ Event registration: 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.
👉 Please note:
* All guests must be registered to attend.
* No +1s please.
* Must be an active member of the travel industry to attend with an approved and updated profile on TravelMassive.com.
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 48 hrs (2 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.
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 pageBuilding better human connections all over the world.
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe.
Where 4,500-plus global meeting planners connect with 3,100 suppliers from across the world, building powerful working relationships—to create better events, meetings and experiences.
This is where you can walk through the world in a day, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas, and find yourself at the heart of the global business events community.
Talking Point: Design Matters
In 2026–2027, we’re making Design Matters our Talking Point. Because good design isn’t just good business—it’s how things work, feel and change us.
Design is the ultimate differentiator. It’s design that helps organizations, brands and events stand out and be remembered. So, we’re inviting the global events industry to embrace design as a business superpower. Because it matters.
Learn more at frankfurt.imexevents.com
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