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The travel affiliate landscape is shifting fast, and the creators who'll come out ahead in 2026 are the ones making decisions based on data rather than guesswork. We dug into exclusive data from our top 5,000 partners for the [State of the Travel Affiliate Industry 2026](tmsv.co/tp_travel_affiliate_industry_report_2026) report.
A few findings worth sharing:
* Top earners diversify. Our top 100 partners work with an average of 8 brands each. As our partnership manager Eugenia puts it: *"If accommodation is your only monetized vertical, you end up with 150 articles that are variations of 'where to stay in X.'"* More verticals mean more content ideas, and more ways to earn from the same traffic.
* Brand fit beats brand size. Booking.com skews international, Expedia is more U.S.-heavy, GetYourGuide and Viator split Europe vs. North America, Klook leads in Asia. If you're only promoting one, you're probably not serving a big chunk of your readers.
* Know your funnel. Across our partners, the average visits→clicks rate (CR1) is 8%, and clicks→bookings (CR2) is 3.4%. Low CR1? Check your placements and UX. Low CR2? Rethink brand fit and audience intent.
* 96% of travel content earns nothing. On average, only 4% of pages on a travel blog generate any revenue. The fix often isn't writing new posts — it's auditing older pages that already get steady traffic and adding relevant links, offers, or booking blocks where they fit naturally.
👉 Learn more and [unlock the full report](tmsv.co/tp_travel_affiliate_industry_report_2026) to read interviews with pro bloggers, more insights from our team, and a 1-minute self-assessment to see how ready your site is for the year ahead.
Get the report today and enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 one-on-one consultations with an industry expert to help you level up your affiliate marketing!
Hi everyone! Maria here, Influencer Marketing Manager at Travelpayouts. A huge thanks to the creators who shared their insights for this report. Drop a comment if you're planning to diversify your brands or revisit old content in 2026, I'd love to know where you're starting!
Interesting that Africa doesn't really seem to feature. No interest or gap in the market?
Thanks to all Travel Massive members who attended our recent [Moscow Travel Massive Summer Meetup](www.travelmassive.com/events/moscow-travel-massive-summer-meetup-2026-3655574560) with [The Travel Startups community](www.facebook.com/groups/travel.startups.russia/), sponsored by [My Agent](myagent.online), [i'way](iway.ru) and [Bronevik.com](bronevik.com).
The social evening connecting over 100 representatives from the region's travel companies, including online travel agencies, technology companies, airlines, and travel startups. Many attendees joined us following the [2026 Aviation and Travel Industry Digital Forum conference](www.digital-aviation.ru).
Thanks to our sponsors who made the evening possible:
[My Agent](myagent.online) is a B2B travel technology platform operating across Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey, offering partners a single hub for air tickets, train travel, 1M+ hotels, and tech solutions like API and White Label. A Skolkovo member, it also provides unique aviation content within China.
[i'way](iway.ru) is a global transfer and chauffeured car booking service operating in 130+ countries, offering fixed prices, flight tracking, and free waiting time with a 17-year track record in the industry.
[Bronevik.com](bronevik.com) is Russia's largest hotel booking channel aggregator, connecting 2,500+ sales channels to a database of 100,000+ accommodations across Russia and neighbouring countries, all sourced through direct contracts with no intermediaries.
— Thanks to everyone who supported the evening! Join the [Moscow Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/moscow-travel-massive-785920201) community and connect with [Leonid Pustov](www.travelmassive.com/@leonid-pustov) if you'd like to be part of future events.
Thanks for sharing Leonid, and great to see our community from around the world and many familiar faces!
What were some of the most interesting insights from this year's Aviation and Travel Industry Digital Forum conference?
Hi everyone, I’m Shaheer!
I’ve always loved the process of travel, but I noticed a recurring friction point: no matter how great the destination was, the planning phase for groups was always a mess. It felt like I was constantly "herding cats"—juggling fragmented group chats, missed emails, and misaligned expectations.
I wanted to find a better way to stay in sync, so I spent my time outside of my day job building bothways.app.
I wanted to stop spending my vacations acting as a project manager and start spending them enjoying the trip. I built bothways as a clean, simple space to share itineraries that keeps everyone on the same page without the clutter.
I’m really interested in connecting with others in the Travel Tech space who are focused on making travel logistics less stressful. If you’ve ever had a "group trip nightmare," I’d love to hear how you handled it!
Hi Shaheer,
Thanks for sharing your project with the Travel Massive community.
I usually think "uh oh! another group travel planning app" but what you've built is very easy to use and I love how minimal and fast it is. What tech stack did you build this with?
Since you're based in Toronto I'd recommend to join the Toronto Travel Massive and attend an upcoming meetup to share what you've been working on and meet other founders!
www.travelmassive.com/posts/toronto-travel-massive-156537040
Hi everyone 👋
I'm Daniel, founder of findyourcoliving.com, a platform that helps remote workers discover and compare coliving spaces around the world. You can filter by city, price, and amenities to find a place that actually fits how you want to live and work.
One thing I keep coming back to is that the hardest part of choosing a coliving isn't finding options. It's trusting them. And in my experience, nothing beats an honest review from a fellow digital nomad who has actually stayed there.
👉 So I'd love to hear from this community. Where do you go for trustworthy coliving reviews? Any platforms, groups, or people you rely on?
I'm keen to make these real experiences easier to find for everyone, so any pointers would be hugely appreciated. 🙏
Happy to answer questions about the platform too, and feedback is always welcome.
Hi Daniel, very interested in this platform - and don't forget us older nomads, too!
There is this rather cool, quite alternative space in Brandenburg, not far from Berlin coconat-space.com - you can build your online empire and then go feed the chickens! Best regards from Berlin, Zenaida
I agree with you, Zenaida, about not forgetting the older nomads. Ironic when younger people do forget because they're just perpetuating ageism that will hit them in a few years if they are lucky enough to be alive! Thanks also for the Berlin link. Looks interesting.
Hi Daniel - sounds like a good idea. Sorry I've not found any platform yet, so maybe you'll be it. Question: is this for long term housing or short term nomads? I know there are a few long term starting in the UK (not platforms, places). If I find the info, I'll post here.
Thank you Zendaida and Mary for bringing this more to my attention. Is there any feature that I should include to make the platform support older nomads more? Curious to hear your opinion.
We are trying to list all accommodations for nomads and then later allow users to use a filter for their perfect match. So, I am happy for any recommendation.
This makes you the *third* Daniel with a coliving directory/marketplace, including another that's AI generated (but yours I'm afraid looks to have sourced incomplete data), to say nothing of all the others…
I can say with experience just having attended the coliving gathering that operators are fed up with adding and maintaining listings. Destinational is a tiny segment so low growth, and whilst residential is huge plus expanding rapidly, it is low churn so requires significant reach, but is already rather well covered by one of the other Daniels who's been at it quite a long time.🙈
It may be something close to your heart, but worth checking if there's actual potential and possibility to displace/claim or create adequate new growth before you invest further effort/tokens. There are actually coliving niches that are not covered but a niche within small segment is uh not a good addressable market, so must be close to your heart that you're willing to basically maintain it for free. There are opportunities but again it's a question of growing the segment, thus a small catch until.
Hi Jacob, I get where your criticism is coming from. I am sure I will not get any funding with this idea. And the page still has some room for improvement, some incomplete data sets being one of them.
But then, as a digital nomad, I can't find a platform that actually helps me to find the right Coliving. So generally I see a need for it.
Ah, you might want to check out coliving.community is not specifically for digital nomad use as includes some hybrid spaces that offer shorter stays though can be excluded, nonetheless your dataset also seems to expand quite a bit wider beyond the typical DN expectation of what a coliving might be.
Its core data is in fact public, and you can incorporate into yours (CC-BY licence) — indeed one of the other Daniel's did for their AI directory (though is tiny as arguably overly specific about DN use).
Thanks, I know them, but I didn't know their data was public.
I will check it out. Thank you for the recommendation.
A big thank you to Bali's travel industry and hospitality professionals who joined us last week at [Travel Massive Bali: The AI Search Playbook for Travel Businesses](www.travelmassive.com/events/travel-massive-bali-the-ai-search-playbook-for-travel-businesses-6682905186) workshop and networking evening at Hyatt Regency Bali, in partnership with [Airwallex](www.airwallex.com/en-sg/solutions/travel) and [Heads on Pillows](www.headsonpillows.com).
We were delighted to welcome 50 travel industry professionals who came together to explore how AI search is reshaping travel discovery, why GEO differs from traditional SEO, and what travel brands need to do to stay visible in an AI-first world.
A special thank you to [Dinh Dinh (Jasmine) Vo](vn.linkedin.com/in/vo-dinh-dinh-413841178), Lead Account Executive, Southeast Asia, and [Shaun Huy](www.travelmassive.com/@shaun-huy-4436300346), SEO/GEO Manager at Heads on Pillows, for leading such an engaging and genuinely insightful session. Jasmine and Shaun walked attendees through how AI search works in travel, why GEO is a different discipline from traditional SEO, and why it can't be measured the same way.
After the workshop, attendees carried the conversation into the evening, networking over drinks and snacks while swapping ideas, making new connections, and continuing the discussion on what AI-first discovery means for their businesses.
The event brought together a fantastic mix of industry leaders from the [Bali Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/bali-travel-massive-997498332) community, international speakers, and travel professionals, and was made possible with support from our global partner Airwallex, who were in attendance with their partnership team.
[Airwallex](www.airwallex.com/en-sg/solutions/travel) is a global payments and financial platform helping businesses operate across borders with ease through multi-currency accounts, international payments, and modern financial infrastructure. They provide solutions for travel agencies and booking sites, tour operators and DMCs, corporate travel agencies, and marketplaces operating in Asia, and globally.
We were pleased to welcome attendees from more than 40 companies, including *Adventures & Sunsets, Alliance Indonesia, Andaz Bali by Hyatt, Asta Purana Hospitality, Bali Honeymoon, Bali Retreat Broker, Bali Untold, Convergent, Four Seasons Resorts, Happy Trails! Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Indonesia Impression Tour, JetBay, Marriott International, MystFlo, Seven Secrets Resort Lombok, Sugar Rush Media Agency, The Meru Sanur, Travel Weekly Asia*, and many more.
We're also grateful to our community partner, [Livit Hub Bali](liv.it/livit-hub-coworking-bali/), for their support.
Thanks to everyone for making this event such a success — here's to staying visible, curious, and connected in an AI-first world.
— See you at our next event!
*If you're interested in hosting a future Travel Massive community event in Bali, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch and join the [Bali Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/bali-travel-massive-997498332) chapter to learn more.*
Thanks everyone for making it e such a successful event! It was fantastic to connect with the Bali travel community and see so many industry professionals come together to learn, share ideas, and network. A big thank you to our speakers, partners, and everyone who joined us!
Thank you the team of Heads on Pillows. and the host Bali Travel Massive, and AirWallex and LIVIT hub for the hospitality to host the event. See you in the next event.
Guys this is a small world! I have been in Bali 3 times in the last 9 months and last time I got inspired so so much that i built a trip planner for Indonesia only so this kind of events I am sure can create positive exchange of ideas and vibes! I wish I can join next timeee
This year has been full of massive travel milestones for me. I managed to tick off two bucketlist giants: standing beneath Christ the Redeemer in Rio and walking the Great Wall of China. They are incredible, colossal structures, and they completely earn their global fame.
Even back home in Ireland, you see that same massive energy at places like the Cliffs of Moher, where the car parks are packed and the tour buses roll in all day long.
Yet, out of everywhere I have been recently, the place that actually stayed with me the most is a rugged, windswept hilltop in Donegal.
Grianán of Aileach does not have billboard fame or a gift shop. It doesn't get the traffic of the southern cliffs, let alone the crowds of Beijing or Rio. But when you climb up onto those sixth-century stone walls and look out over Lough Swilly, you realise it doesn't need it.
It is just a constant, silent force. This fort used to rival the Hill of Tara as a seat of kings, and it has been sitting up there, completely exposed to the Atlantic elements, watching the world change for centuries. While the world's mega-landmarks rely on a constant buzz of crowds to feel alive, Grianán gets its power from being completely still. It is totally unaffected by time or tourist trends.
It was a great reminder that the most profound travel experiences do not always come from the loudest corners of the planet. Sometimes, it is the quietest places that leave the biggest impact.
You might be interested in Quiet Parks International where the focus is sound. They are always looking for new quiet experiences - not that a place isn't loud but it lacks man made noise. So loud gusts of wind qualify! www.quietparks.org
What a fabulous idea. As someone who loves cities but also values quiet and solitude, this is right up my street! Thanks for putting this on my radar, Angie.
A big thanks to over one hundred tourism innovators who attended [London Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/london-travel-massive-979884824)'s annual [Innovation and Pitch Night](www.travelmassive.com/events/london-travel-massive-innovation-and-pitch-night-2026-3788152275), hosted in partnership with [Stripe](stripe.com/au/industries/travel) and the [Entrepreneurs Collective](www.entrepreneurscollective.biz).
Despite record-breaking temperatures in London, senior leaders from across the travel ecosystem came together to discover emerging travel technologies, hear from industry experts and support five promising travel start-ups pitching their businesses to a panel of VC and industry judges.
Pitch Winner: Connecting airlines to modern distribution
The evening's top honour was awarded to [Kyte](www.gokyte.com), with founder [Alice Ferrari](www.linkedin.com/in/aliceferrari23/) impressing both the judging panel and the audience with her vision and pitch. Founded in London, Kyte ([gokyte.com](www.gokyte.com/about-us/)) provides a modern distribution API for airlines to maximise their NDC (New Distribution Capability) features. Travel agencies can connect more quickly and more effectively to airline partners via Kyte.
Fellow finalists included [ReelTrip](reeltrip.com), [Awesome Experiences](www.awesomeexperiences.co.uk), [Hoppswap](www.hoppswap.com) and [Roam Smart Tracker](roamsmarttracker.com), highlighting the breadth of innovation taking place across the travel sector.
The long-term future for travel is "awesome"
Ahead of the competition, attendees heard from keynote speakers [Camille Drevillon](uk.linkedin.com/in/drevillon), Chief Strategy Officer at Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, and [Alisdair Luxmoore](www.linkedin.com/in/alisdair-luxmoore-82953b11/), Founder and Director of Vamoos and FleeWinter, in a discussion moderated by [James Lemon](www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclemon/), Stripe's Global Lead for Hospitality, Travel & High Growth Industries.
Reflecting on the future of the sector, Luxmoore remarked: *"The long-term future for travel is awesome,"* a message that resonated throughout the evening.
Drevillon encouraged future industry leaders to remain passionate, stay relevant and remember that *"your product is people's happiness,"* reinforcing the importance of exceptional guest experiences in a rapidly evolving travel landscape.
The official judging panel featured [Claudia Yupangco](uk.linkedin.com/in/claudiayupangco) (Redrice Ventures), [Bernice Brooks](www.linkedin.com/in/bernice-brooks-b98123127) (Guinness Ventures) and [Claire McCarthy](www.linkedin.com/in/clairemccarthy2) (Nuitée), who provided valuable feedback and insights to each of the founders. Their scores were combined with a live audience vote, giving attendees the opportunity to help decide the winner.
The audience also heard headline findings from Travel Massive and Stripe’s latest industry research into what’s driving growth across the travel sector, drawing on insights from travel businesses around the world. The full report will be published on Travel Massive in the near future.
Commenting on the night, James Lemon said *"Evenings like this matter because they're a reminder that community isn't just a nice thing to have. It's one of the more useful things you can invest in, whether you're building a business or a career in travel."*
Community Connections
Among the attendees was [Tiago Relvao](www.travelmassive.com/@tiagorelvao), who recently relaunched the Travel Massive community in [Lisbon](www.travelmassive.com/posts/lisbon-travel-massive-991705117) as the chapter's new leader. Also present in the audience [Sally Bunnell](www.travelmassive.com/@sallybunnell), Founder and CEO at [NaviSavi](marketing.navisavitravel.com) who was previously crowned winner of the [2024 Pitch Night](www.travelmassive.com/posts/photos-from-londons-innovation-and-pitch-night-713988093).
Now firmly established as one of the flagship events in the global Travel Massive calendar, the annual Innovation and Pitch Night continues to connect travel executives, investors and entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for collaboration while providing emerging founders with access to the industry's most influential decision-makers.
— We look forward to seeing you at our next London Travel Massive event!
*Want to be part of events like this? Join the [London Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/london-travel-massive-979884824) community to stay updated on upcoming events — and reach out if you’d like to get involved or support a future event.*
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Stripe for another fantastic evening - also in partnership with the Entrepreneurs Collective (thanks Louis Julien, Matthew Milner and Michael Blakeley).
As an event organiser, I never take that support for granted. Every executive, investor, founder and industry leader who made the effort to be there helped create something special. Most importantly, you showed up for the start-ups.
Standing on stage to pitch in front of a room full of industry leaders isn't easy, and the encouragement, questions, introductions and conversations afterwards are often just as valuable as the competition itself.
🏆 Congratulations to Alice Ferrari and the team at Kyte, who were deservedly crowned the winners of the evening. A brilliant pitch and a fantastic achievement.
👏 A huge shout-out as well to our other outstanding start-ups and founders: ReelTrip - Melanie Keenan, Matthew Rushworth, Awesome Experiences - William Burton, Hoppswap - Mo Shariff, and Roam Smart Tracker - Romi Mathew.
My sincere thanks to our judges Claudia Yupangcov (Redrice Ventures), Bernice Brooks (Guinness Ventures) and Claire McCarthy (Nuitée) for sharing your expertise and thoughtful feedback.
Thank you also to our keynote speakers, Camille D. and Alisdair Luxmoore, and to Stripe's James Lemon for expertly steering a fascinating discussion on growth, partnerships and the future of travel innovation. Camille's career advice to be "passionate" and remember "your product is peoples' happiness... be open... stay relevant... and what matters most is guest experience" clearly resonating with the room.
We also welcomed Tiago Relvao Travel Massive's newest chapter leader who has just relaunched the community in Lisbon.
Here's to backing ambitious founders, connecting great people and building the future of travel together!
Congratulations!
Congrats!
Recently, I spent several hours designing a personalized experiential journey for a traveller. There was a lot of excitement around the trip.
We discussed destinations, experiences, accommodation preferences, and made multiple revisions. Back and forth, trying to fit everything within the traveller's budget.
However, in the end, the traveller decided not to travel at all because their plans changed.
Now, this did frustrate me. While I completely understand that plans can change and travellers have every right to opt out, it got me thinking about this challenge that many of us face.
Surely, it's part and parcel of working in this industry, but at times I feel that the amount of work that goes into this process is often taken for granted.
Designing a custom experiential itinerary often involves much more than simply putting together a list of hotels and activities. It requires research, local coordination, sourcing experiences, obtaining quotes, and drawing from years of destination knowledge.
My question is: as travel professionals, how do you balance providing value upfront while also protecting your time and expertise?
Do you charge a consultation or planning fee?
Do you share only a high-level concept initially and develop the full proposal later?
Or have you found effective ways to qualify serious enquiries before investing significant time in the planning process?
I'd love to hear how others approach this challenge.
Very good question. I too would like to hear of any solutions.
Stuart from @travelfish offers travel planning services and has quite a good page outlining what it costs and how the service works.
www.travelfish.org/travel-services.php
Nice one thanks @Ian and @travelfish
I'm writing a mental health/wellness article for an online website about what happens when we set a very high bar for a trip in terms of expectations, and it doesn't deliver.
Think about milestone celebrations, bucket list travel adventures. What happens when our dream trip disappoints?
I'm seeking input from travel advisors/tour operators and people who have planned bucket list/dream trips.
TRAVEL ADVISORS/TOUR OPERATORS:
- When your clients approach you, what trends, communication patterns/language used or demands have you noticed when clients plan a "dream" trip or "bucket list" adventure with you?
- How do you manage expectations for your clients to balance selling them on an experience and getting them excited while also accounting for practical realities?
- What steps do you take to mitigate risk/disappointment, plan for contingencies?
- What advice do you have for clients who are preparing for such trips to ensure they make the best of the experience?
- Please DM or share any examples or anecdotes you have to illustrate the above
TRAVELERS:
I'm looking for examples of dream vacations you planned with big expectations.
Would any of you be willing to share your story of how you made sure your dream trip delivered on your expectations, OR an example of how your trip didn't quite land the mark on what you had hoped for.
How did you feel after? What do you wish you or your travel partners had done in advance? What advice would you give to other travelers planning a bucket list trip to set realistic expectations?
DEADLINE for input: 6/27
Thanks in advance!!
Hi Amritha,
I think the key here is to different between emotional expectations and logistical expectations.
I learned this lesson many years ago, when visiting Buenos Aires. I had watched YouTube videos of Argentinian steaks before I left for the trip, and I was salivating at the thought of eating one. When we finally got to a steak restaurant, picked the cut, and it came out, I felt entirely disappointed. The steak was certainly great (and above the standards of most places I've been) but since I had grown up in Australia and eaten grass-fed steaks my whole life, I just didn't experience the kind of food euphoria I saw others having. If anything, I felt lucky to have grown up in a place with great produce.
Getting around Buenos Aires and dealing with taxi-drivers and language barriers was a challenge, but since I had no expectations about the logistics of the trip, it was never a problem (and was kind of fun).
On logistics. A few years ago I decided to try train-travel in Germany. I wasted a whole day trying to take Deutsche-Bahn from Hamburg to Denmark. After hours of late trains, finally missing the connection, and having to take a 20km taxi ride over the border and arrive in a small town with all the hotel receptions closed, I was incredibly frustrated. To some people, what happened would been part of the adventure, but for me it was a huge logistical let down. Germany's train system had failed me and my expectations.
These days, I do very little research on a new place before I go. I get more joy from the experience of discovery in the moment than letting expectations get the better of me.
Hope that helps!
Hi Amritha, In my opinion setting high expectations is the biggest mistake any agent can make. Always under promise and over deliver. I always tell ,my clients to pack their sense of adventure. But in saying that I am in constant contact with every client while they travel and trouble shoot if necessary. I also make clear to all service providers I choose, what is expected. An example would be, I have clients currently visiting the Okavango Delta ( a major and expensive bucket list item for a number of people). The flood currently is the biggest in decades, which is spectacular, but as a result a number of activities normally available, are not. So we look for the positive, 1. Large Flood, 2. spectacular, 3.an experience of a life time. I hope this helps
Then after the trip you have a lot more to talk about and some funny stories can emerge as travel memories. Rephrasing the classic: All perfect vacations are the same, all disappointing ones are different. We went to Whistler, Canada for my very first ski vacation and I was very excited about the biggest and glamorous ski resort. Of course my expectations were high. It was raining the whole week while we were there. While we were disappointed being there, after the trip and many years later we laughed about it.
Most hotel search engines will happily tell you a room has a sea view. Whether that's actually true is another question entirely. "Partial sea view" often means squinting past a parking lot. So I built something narrower and more honest: meerblickurlaub.de ("sea view holiday"), a curated directory that contains *only* hotels with a genuine sea view — nothing else.
The idea
The premise is simple. If you want the sea outside your window, you shouldn't have to filter through hundreds of listings hoping the photos aren't lying. I wanted a site where every single entry has already cleared that bar before it ever shows up in the search index.
The honest truth about why I built it: mostly for the fun of building it. It's a new project, it's an experiment, and I'm genuinely curious to see how it grows.
Two agents doing the work
What makes this more than a static list is that it runs on two Claude agents working in tandem.
The first agent is the scout. It searches across Europe looking for candidate hotels that could plausibly belong in the directory.
The second agent is the verifier. Before any hotel makes it into the live search index, this agent checks whether the property actually offers a real sea view. Only the ones that pass get added.
This division of labor matters. A single pass would let a lot of "sea-view-ish" hotels slip through. Splitting discovery from verification means the curation standard stays high, and the list grows slowly but steadily rather than ballooning with questionable entries. The agents are working their way across all of Europe, so the index keeps expanding over time.
The data and monetization
Hotel information — details, availability, booking — comes from Stay22, which is also how the site is monetized. That keeps the listings backed by a real travel-data provider while I focus on the curation layer that actually differentiates the site.
Where it's at
The site is brand new and, for now, German-only. I'm treating it as a slow-burn experiment: let the agents keep curating, watch the index fill out, and see where it goes. No grand growth targets — just a clean idea, executed for the joy of building it, and a curiosity about what happens next.
If you've ever booked a "sea view" room and ended up staring at a wall, you'll understand exactly why this exists.
Hi Ingo, thanks for sharing this. This is a great example of using agents together... well done!
its nice and simple
Wow!!
This is great idea as always is a hassle to confirm it's a full sea/ocean view.
HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:
Learn how to acquire new inbound markets at this Industry Session presented by Saigon Travel Massive and Airwallex.
Join Travel Massive and Airwallex for an insightful session on how travel businesses identify, enter, and grow new inbound markets. As competition for international visitors intensifies and traveler behavior continues to evolve, destinations and travel businesses are increasingly looking beyond their traditional source markets to drive growth. Secure your spot today.
📍 Location: Sofitel Saigon Plaza (17 Lê Duẩn, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh)
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
⏰ Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
✅ RSVP is essential — please register on this event page
Why attend?
The event will feature case study presentations from industry practitioners who have successfully expanded into new source markets, followed by a panel discussion exploring the strategies, partnerships, challenges, and lessons behind those efforts.
If you represent a destination, hotel, DMC, tour operator, travel agency, or travel technology company, then this event is not to be missed — you will gain practical insights into turning market awareness into actual visitor arrivals.
After the official program, attendees will have the opportunity to continue the conversation, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow industry professionals over networking drinks sponsored by our co-host Airwallex.
Agenda
4:00pm - 4:30pm Arrival and networking
4:30pm - 6:00pm Solo presentations and panel discussion
6:00pm - 7:00pm Networking drinks and a lucky draw
Panelists
• Hao Tran, Founder & CEO, Vietcetera (moderator)
• Thang Phan, CEO, Aravinda Travel, and BDM, SJourney Luxury Train
• Chau Nguyen, Founder, Urbanist Travel
• Alistair Minty, General Manager, Sofitel Saigon Plaza
Solo presenters
• Nghiep Le, Senior Manager, VN Commercial Lead, Airwallex
• Thang Phan, CEO, Aravinda Travel, and BDM, SJourney Luxury Train
About Airwallex
Airwallex is a global financial technology company that provides businesses with cross-border payments, multi-currency accounts, and embedded financial services, helping companies collect, hold, and move money internationally without the friction and cost of traditional banking. Learn more at www.airwallex.com/vn-en
About Saigon Travel Massive
Saigon Travel Massive is the local chapter of Travel Massive — a network established in Vietnam in 2014 that has grown to over 1,500 members, connecting travel professionals from leading hotel brands, DMCs, tour operators, local tourism boards, investors, and KOLs to network and learn. Learn more at: www.travelmassive.com/posts/ho-chi-minh-city-travel-massive-719984002
This event is open to travel professionals across the industry, including tour operators, travel agents, DMCs, hotels, startups, travel media, and content creators.
👉 The event is free to attend, but seats are limited. Please register in advance to secure your spot.
— Looking forward to seeing you on 1 July!
Link to event pageJoin us for our monthly travel meetup to discuss the latest news in travel, credit cards, and loyalty programs.
This month's event location is Hillside Hangout in Mt Juliet. It’s a laid-back spot with an outdoor patio featuring a playground and open space for kids to play while the adults talk travel.
Link to event pageJoin Top Travel Innovators, Creators, and Marketers at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026, in Da Nang, Vietnam on August 21-22.
Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 will be hosted across two days in Da Nang (Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd August) with a focus on innovation, creation, and marketing in travel, featuring: expert-led workshops, industry panels, founder interviews, a startup pitch competition, tourism and creator masterclasses, and community activations.
Check out highlights from our 2025 conference: www.travelmassive.com/posts/photos-from-travel-massive-asia-conference-2025-in-da-nang-vietnam-401401759
The Conference for Travel Innovation, Creation, and Marketing
Day 1 (Conference) will be hosted on the final day of HorecFex (20-21 August) — the premier technology event for the tourism and hospitality industry in Vietnam which attracts over 4,000 attendees including senior hospitality executives and features 80 exhibition booths from local and international vendors.
Day 2 (Masterclasses) will take place at Namia River Retreat, a five-star villa resort, wellness and meeting space in the historic town of Hoi An — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring small-group tourism and creator masterclasses led by experts from the Travel Massive network, followed by an exclusive after party to celebrate two days of learnings and new connections.
🏝️ The conference will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre, a 5-star conference facility built for the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, located in the centre of the beachfront Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex.
🇻🇳 Da Nang is the largest city in Central Vietnam and a regional hub for Vietnam's fast growing tourism market, which welcomed a record 21+ million international tourists in 2025 and is the 3rd largest travel destination in South East Asia. Vietnam's top inbound source markets include the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, India, and Russia.
👉 This is an exclusive event for: travel industry professionals, tourism operators, travel startups, verified travel creators, influencers and KOLs, and relevant industry experts and media.
🤩 This is your opportunity to learn from and meet with like-minded professionals and founders from across the tourism, hospitality, and online travel sectors in South East Asia and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Program and topics
Day 1 — Conference at Ariyana Convention Centre
🤖 (Workshop) Get Found in the AI Era: SEO and AI Search Visibility for Travel Brands
💻 (Workshop) Building AI Campaigns: The Future of Discovery in Marketing
🔥 Fireside Chat: Founder's Interview (TBA)
🤳 The Creator Economy in South East Asia: What's Working in 2026
🔮 Top Travel Trends for 2027
✈️ Travel Tech Showdown: Leaders Debate OTAs vs Direct Booking in the age of AI
🚀 Travel Startup Pitch Competition
🥂 Industry networking drinks
Day 2 — Hoi An Masterclasses
🎓 5-8 expert-led masterclasses across two venues covering topics including content creation, travel storytelling, AI marketing tools, destination marketing, growing a travel business in South East Asia, and building and monetizing a travel audience.
🎉 After Party — an exclusive evening event at a secret venue in Hoi An to celebrate two days of learning, connection, and inspiration with new friends from across the travel industry.
Tickets and Registration
Early Bird Tickets to Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang (21-22 August) are now available to purchase and includes entry to HorecFex Hospitality Exhibition and Forum (20-21 August). Some restrictions apply:
• Morning workshops on Day 1 are limited to 100 seats.
• Masterclasses on Day 2 are subject to group capacity and availability.
To secure your spot at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang:
✅ Sign in to your Travel Massive profile, or create an account (it's free)
✅ Purchase a ticket using the "Buy Ticket" link on this event page
✅ Book your flights and accommodation to attend (see FAQ for tips)
Tickets are non-transferrable. You can get a full refund 30 days prior to the event.
FAQ: Where to stay / how to get there:
• Day 1 will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam.
• Day 2 will be hosted in Hoi An town at Namia River Retreat.
• The official hotel is Furama Resort (a 10 minute walk to the convention centre).
• There are many hotel options nearby the convention centre and in Da Nang city.
• Fly direct to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) from international hubs including Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, or transit via Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or Hanoi.
• Bus and train from HCMC (Saigon) to Da Nang (allow a full day, at least).
• Get an Electronic Visa for Vietnam at evisa.gov.vn (for US and other citizens)
• We recommend to extend your stay to explore nearby sights and Central Vietnam!
Questions or need advice? Contact us at asia@travelmassive.com
Link to event pageTIS2026: The New Generation of Travel & Hotel Tech
Get ready to reimagine the tourism industry with the most cutting-edge technology showcased at TIS2026!
In an increasingly connected and innovative world, the tourism sector is transforming. The fusion between the travel industry and technology is opening up a world of endless possibilities. From trip planning to destination experiences, every aspect of the traveler’s journey is being reinvented thanks to technological advances. From intuitive mobile applications to augmented reality systems, innovation is elevating the way we explore the world. In this exciting journey towards the future, TIS 2026 stands as the epicenter of change.
Join us from October 6th to 8th 2026, as we explore the latest trends and technological solutions that are transforming the travel industry. This year Tourism Innovation Summit 2026 offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your latest and greatest advancements to +8,000 Tourism professionals.
Learn more at www.tisglobalsummit.com
Link to event pageMeet Fellow Travelers At The Extraordinary Travel Festival 3rd Edition in Bangkok, Thailand
Join us in Bangkok, Thailand from October 22-25 for The Extraordinary Travel Festival 3rd edition and meet with the world's most accomplished travelers for 4 days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking that shines a spotlight on extraordinary travel and adventures.
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Three reasons why you should join us:
Community; meet new & old friends who share your passion of travel
Content; listen in to over 30 incredible travel speakers
Chart a course; explore the destination & nearby region
We bring travelers together from around the world, the Marco Polos of the 21st century; Who are any of the following:
• Accomplished, avid, and adventurous travelers
• Traveling to every country in the world
• Passionate to explore extreme destinations
• And love to have fun and network with likeminded people
Learn more and secure your ticket at www.extraordinarytravelfest.com
Link to event pageThe world’s most influential travel and tourism event
For decades, World Travel Market London has been at the heart of global travel and tourism.
It’s where leaders, ministers, and industry professionals come together to set the agenda and drive meaningful change.
Be part of an event that has led the way in connecting the global travel community, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities. Together, we’ll continue to redefine the future of travel, one powerful connection at a time.
Join us as we celebrate a rich legacy of shaping the future of travel and championing the #TravelPower. Because it’s the power of us, working stronger together, that will propel the industry forward.
Learn more at www.wtm.com/london/en-gb.html
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