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I’m Jime, an Argentinian living in London, and I’ve spent most of the last 15 years living and travelling abroad.
HolaDear was recently accepted into the Web Summit Alpha Program which is a huge milestone — it's still very new and currently in beta.
Here's the story behind it:
When I first left Argentina in 2009, I used to send physical postcards home to my parents, grandparents and friends. Some took months to arrive, some never did, but the ones that made it are still kept safe somewhere in a drawer.
What I missed was the feeling behind it: choosing a postcard, writing something, and sending it to one person because you were thinking of them. That was what I wanted to bring back.
When my niece was born in 2020, and I started travelling again in 2021, I kept thinking how nice it would be to send her something special. A photo just for her. A message just for her. Something she could keep and look back on one day. So I started looking for an app that did something like this. I couldn’t find one.
Everything I found was either public, built around sharing with everyone, or focused on sending physical postcards. Yes, I could send photos to my sister, but it wasn’t the same.
Then, earlier this year, I thought: "I have this idea for an app. Why don’t I just go for it?"
That’s how HolaDear was born.
A few things that make HolaDear different:
• No app required for recipients: they receive their postcard through a private, PIN-protected link without needing to download anything.
• Family Link: kids get their own private mailbox, with a grown-up view for parents. There’s also an Adult View for people who aren’t tech-savvy.
• Map of memories: every postcard includes a pin showing where it was sent from, creating a collection of memories from around the world.
• Print your postcards: you can print each postcard, fold it in half into a little tent to put on your desk, or keep it somewhere special, like on your fridge.
👉 I’d love feedback from the Travel Massive community! Try it out at holadear.app
Who would you send your first postcard to?
Beautiful idea, Jimena! I really love the thought of bringing back the feeling of sending a postcard. There's something so special about creating a personal and authentic message for someone you care about.
We're building something similar in spirit with 2B LOCAL, a travel app that helps people discover authentic local recommendations from friends, locals, and people they know and trust instead of algorithm-driven suggestions. It's great to see more travel startups focusing on genuine human connections and authentic experiences.
Wishing you the best of luck at the Web Summit Alpha! 🙌 I'd love to stay in touch and see where your journey takes you. Let's connect! Best regards, Nicole from 2B LOCAL
Hi Nicole!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I love 2B LOCAL, I'dlove to see authentic local recommendations. Need to check it out.
And I agree with you it's creat to see human connections again.
I'd love for us to keep in touch ♥️
This free workbook from Jaunt Content Marketing helps tour operators and expedition companies shift their marketing from logistics (features) to the deep human desires (transformation) that actually drive a booking.
Inside, you'll find hands-on exercises to:
* Define your brand's emotional "why" — and turn it into a positioning statement (e.g., "We bring people to wonder" instead of "We offer guided expeditions")
* Map the six core emotional themes — Anticipation, Transformation, Belonging, Relief, and more — across every stage of the customer journey, from Dreaming to Return
* Rewrite features as feeling — using sensory storytelling to turn "ocean view rooms" into "the sound of waves will wake you before your alarm ever does"
* Swap places for faces — pairing every landscape shot with an image of a traveler feeling the emotion you're selling
* A/B test emotion vs. logistics — three ready-to-run test concepts for headlines, email, and paid social
👉 Download the free workbook at: mailchi.mp/deafd88c7dc8/emotional
Hi all, Cathy here, founder of Jaunt Content Marketing (jauntcm.com). I've been in content marketing since 1998, leading programs for brands like Disney, Four Seasons, TCS World Travel, National Geographic Expeditions, and Hurtigruten Voyages.
This free workbook is a strategic guide for travel brands ready to move beyond selling itineraries and start marketing meaning. Rooted in the belief that travelers choose experiences based on emotion, not logistics, it helps expedition and discovery-focused brands articulate their deeper purpose and communicate it clearly.
This workbook turns that thinking into exercises tour operators can run themselves. Happy to chat!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the [Melbourne Travel Massive July kick-off](www.travelmassive.com/events/melbourne-travel-massive-july-kick-off-6079291505) at The Waterside on Flinders St for a great evening of World Cup football and travel industry banter.
New chapter leads [Casey Mead](www.travelmassive.com/@kckiwigirl) and [Justin Meneguzzi](www.travelmassive.com/@justin-meneguzzi) welcomed Melbourne's travel and tourism community to the newly reopened Waterside Pub — a seven-level Flinders St icon dating back to 1925. Between big screens, cold drinks and plenty of World Cup replays, the ground-floor Public Bar made for the perfect casual meetup spot.
It was a great turnout, with a strong media contingent, and founders and representatives from more than 40 Melbourne-based travel companies, including *50 Degrees North, Bar Humbug Tours, Before You Book, CM Communications, England Rover, Filipino World Travelers, Fit City Tours, Hop It, Hotel.com.au, Hurtigruten, I Want That Flight, Local Way Tours, Luxury Escapes, Make-A-Wish, Rebecca and the World, Reho Travel, Rezdy, Rome2rio, Sienna in the Sun, Take Off Go, Travellerspoint, Unscrambled Studio, YouLi*, and others.
A big thanks to Casey and Justin for stepping up to lead the Melbourne chapter and pulling together such a fun first event — here's to more events and good company ahead.
*Interested in sponsoring a future Melbourne chapter event? Get in touch with Casey and Justin, and join [Melbourne Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/melbourne-travel-massive-258662400) to stay in the loop for the next event.*
Love these pix! Thanks for coming along, everyone - we loved seeing you all.
Thanks so much for organising and making the event happen @Casey + @Justin.
Great times, great people.
Thanks, Patrick! Look forward to connecting again soon re future events :)
Thanks for coming Pat, it was great to meet you!
What a great event. Thank you for hosting and looking forward to the next one.
Thanks so much, Sara - it was great to meet you both and love what you are offering.
Thanks for coming Sara, it was so good to see you and Jon again!
Thanks for having me Casey and Justin - my first event and it was great fun to meet a few of you! Look forward to next time.
So great to finally meet in person, Felicity! Look forward to doing it again soon.
Thanks for coming Felicity! Hopefully we'll catch you at the next one too
Thanks for organising Casey and Justin! Look forward to the next one.
Wonderful to meet you, Patrick! Thanks for joining us :)
Thanks for coming Pat!
Thanks all for a great night.
Great to meet you, Geoff! See you next time.
Definitely and thanks for organising
Thanks for coming Geoff! Hopefully we'll catch you at the next one too
Such a fab night! It was great to meet so many travel-loving folk. Thanks Casey and Justin :-)
Lovely to see you again, Catherine!
Thanks for coming Catherine!
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?
data, and diversification are key. In travel, treating affiliate growth as a real revenue channel really makes a difference as models keep changing.
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
Hey Ian!
Thank you so much, that means a lot !!
Tech stack-wise it's:
Next.js
Tailwind for styling
Supabase for auth, Postgres database, and storage, with Prisma as the ORM
Built as a mobile-first PWA so it installs like an app and works offline
And yes, I'd love to join the Toronto Travel Massive! Being based here, getting to meet other founders and share what I'm building sounds perfect. I'll look out for the next meetup. Thanks so much for the invite and the kind words!
Hi Shaheer, welcome to the community! I can definitely relate to the challenges of coordinating group travel. As someone working in travel documentation and travel support services in Nigeria, I’ve seen how good planning can make a huge difference. I like the idea behind Bothways, and I wish you success with it. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves!
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.
This is the best way to get a look at different places.
Thank you!
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.
Of course! The best trip I ever facilitated was curated around sound. If this makes you curious, check out the itinerary I co-designed with partners in Ecuador: www.wetravel.com/trips/sounds-of-ecuador-andes-to-the-amazon-not-your-average-american-llc-aguarico-93406050#about-your-trip
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!
HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:
Join London Travel Massive Content Creators for a Summer Social and Timewalk Exhibition Preview - in partnership with Stay22 and Visit Cascais
Drinks on a super yacht, time travel, and a weekend in Portugal are up for grabs.
London Travel Massive is gathering the city's best travel creators for one unmissable evening. After a welcome reception, you'll be among the very first people to step inside the Timewalk Exhibition at Immerse LDN, with an exclusive VIP preview the night before it opens to the public.
And the perks don't stop at the preview: one lucky attendee (plus a guest) will win a long weekend in Cascais, Portugal, courtesy of Visit Cascais. You'll also get the inside track on Travel Massive's Top Creators list and how to land a spot on it.
📍 Location: Starting at the Sky Lounge at the Sunborn Yacht - Registration 16:00 - 16:30. Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AA - 2 minutes walk from Custom House station.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
⏰ Time: Registration 16:00. Finish 18:00.
✅ Spots are strictly limited - Apply to attend by joining the waitlist.
- Be sure to have a completed Travel Massive profile (photo, bio, links).
Here's how the evening unfolds:
🥂 First up, our welcome drinks reception at the Sunborn London Yacht Hotel. Head to the super yacht's Sky Lounge, pick up your registration, grab a drink, and get stuck into conversations with fellow creators in our community about your travel plans and collaborations.
👋 Next, we'll hear from Matthew Gardiner, our London Travel Massive director about our recent 2026 Travel Creator Economy Report which surveyed 500 creators and travel brands on the US$200 billion creator economy and what insights we learned.
🤩 We'll then take a quick stroll to the Timewalk Exhibition at Immerse LDN just 2 minutes away for an exclusive VIP preview - the night before it opens to the public. You'll be among the very first people to experience one of London's most anticipated new immersive attractions.
Win a Trip to Cascais, Portugal
Our event partner Visit Cascais are inviting one very lucky attendee (plus a guest) to the Portuguese Riviera for a long weekend to remember. The prize includes:
🏨 3 nights at a 4-star hotel for 2 in beautiful Cascais
🚤 A 2-hour solar boat trip along the stunning Cascais coastline
🧑🍳 A 4-hour private traditional Portuguese cuisine cooking workshop
✈️ £100 towards your flight (prize does not include flights)
About the Timewalk Exhibition
Timewalk is an immersive, multi-sensory journey through ancient civilisations, including Göbeklitepe, Babylon, Egypt, Maya, and Rapa Nui. The experience uses large-scale 360-degree projections, spatial audio, and cinematic storytelling to bring human history to life. Learn more at timewalkexhibition.com/london/
Spaces are limited. Register your interest in attending now.
⏰ Be the first through the door: VIP preview before public opening day.
📸 Experience 360° projection, spatial audio, ancient worlds.
🎁 Win a weekend in Cascais. 3 nights, a solar boat, and Portuguese cooking.
Questions about this event? Please email your event host: Matthew Gardiner, Director of Travel Massive London: matthew@travelmassive.com
Please note: when you register for this event (which must be done in advance) we will be sharing your details with Stay22 and Visit Cascais. There will also be photography at the event.
We look forward to seeing you!
🚀 About Stay22
Stay22 gives creators a smarter way to monetise travel content across blogs, websites, and YouTube. It offers quick setup, clear performance tracking, and a way to start earning without rebuilding the content you already have. Learn more at tmsv.co/stay22
About Visit Cascais:
An elegant blend of 19th-century architecture and traditional Portuguese charm, Cascais is a veritable paradise for those seeking endless culture, sun and sand. The historic wealth of Cascais’ royal past is still visible on every winding cobbled street, with grand palaces and extravagant villas dotted in between boutiques and classic eateries. A yet undiscovered region of Portugal that is just 20 minutes by train from Portugal’s capital of Lisbon, the charming cultural town of Cascais and neighbouring palatial Sintra offer a welcome escape for a more refined, relaxed escape.
Learn more at www.visitcascais.com
About Immerse LDN
Immerse LDN is the UK’s largest immersive entertainment district, located on the ExCeL London Waterfront at the Royal Docks. The kilometer-long waterfront destination features world-class, interactive exhibitions spanning TV, film, music, art, and gaming. Learn more at immerseldn.com
About the Sunborn London Yacht:
Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock: www.sunbornlondon.com
🌍 About London Travel Massive
Travel Massive London is the largest community within the Travel Massive network, uniting creators, startups, brands, and innovators in Europe's travel capital. Join the chapter at: www.travelmassive.com/posts/london-travel-massive-979884824
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 Travel Massive and Stay22 for the official launch of the 2026 Travel Creator Economy Study
Everyone has opinions on the travel creator economy. Now we have the data.
Be part of our LIVE webinar with Travel Massive and Stay22 as we unveil the 2026 Travel Creator Economy Study and explore the hard data behind what creators earn, what brands actually want, and where the real opportunities are hiding.
💻 LIVE Webinar (Online)
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 29th July 2026
⏰ Time: 2pm - 3pm BST (9am NYC / 3pm Berlin / 9pm Singapore)
✅ RSVP is essential. Register on this event page
👉 Join us LIVE for the event, plus a recording will be provided to all participants
With a US$200 billion total addressable market size, the travel creator economy has become one of the most influential forces shaping travel marketing, storytelling, and consumer decision-making. Yet there remains limited industry data on how creators and travel brands work together, what drives successful partnerships, and where the biggest opportunities and challenges exist.
Drawing on current insights from 500 creators, tourism boards, PR agencies, hospitality brands, tour operators, and marketing professionals worldwide this LIVE webinar will reveal the key findings and data from our comprehensive study.
You'll Hear From
• Matthew Gardiner, Webinar host and Director at London Travel Massive
• Felix Contant, Creator Partnerships at Stay22
• Kash Bhattacharya, Founder and Editor of the BudgetTraveller
• Carae Hilcher, Travel Blogger at Girl on a Zebra
What You'll Learn:
• The current state of the travel creator economy in 2026
• How creators and travel brands are collaborating today
• Key challenges facing both creators and travel businesses
• What travel organizations look for when selecting creator partners
• Opportunities to improve collaboration, transparency, and campaign performance
Who Should Attend?
— Travel Content Creators: Bloggers, influencers, journalists, photographers, videographers, YouTubers, podcasters, newsletter publishers, and digital storytellers looking to better understand industry trends and strengthen brand partnerships.
— Travel Industry Professionals: Destination marketing organizations, tourism boards, PR and communications agencies, marketing teams, hotels, accommodation providers, tour operators, experience providers, and travel brands seeking data-driven insights into creator collaborations.
Why Attend?
Whether you're a creator building new partnerships or a travel brand investing in creator marketing, this LIVE webinar will provide valuable research-backed insights to help you make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and achieve better outcomes. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions, and discuss what the findings mean for the future of travel creator-industry collaboration.
About the Research
The 2026 Travel Creator Economy Study is a global research initiative led by Travel Massive supported by Stay22 and industry partners. The study was created to help establish a clearer understanding of the travel creator ecosystem and provide helpful benchmarks for both creators and travel businesses. By bringing together perspectives from across the industry, the research aims to support more effective partnerships and outcomes for everyone involved. Get your copy today at:
✅ Secure your spot today. Be among the first to access the findings and join the conversation shaping the future of the travel creator economy.
— We look forward to seeing you!
About Stay22
🚀 Stay22 gives creators a smarter way to monetize travel content across blogs, websites, and YouTube. It offers quick setup, clear performance tracking, and a way to start earning without rebuilding the content you already have. Learn more at tmsv.co/stay22
About Travel Massive
🌍 Travel Massive is the world's largest community of travel industry professionals, connecting people across the travel ecosystem in over 100 cities. If you're a creator in travel, then you'll fit right in around here. We're the OG of travel blogger meetups, connecting over 10,000 content creators with brands and destinations.
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
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