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Thanks to everyone from the community who joined [Barcelona Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/barcelona-travel-massive-794149736) and YES-Trips at Kafuné for our [FutureTravel Summit afterparty](www.travelmassive.com/events/barcelona-travel-massive-futuretravel-summit-afterparty-7273190576). See the photos in the gallery above.
The room was buzzing until the late evening with startups, founders and travel professionals from Barcelona's tourism industry and attendees from the FutureTravel Summit. Companies represented included *Airwallex, byAir, hoppswap, Secret Experiences, SiteMinder, Stoke Travel, Travecta, Waltru, Onix, Uncorked Vinese, DiverDoo, TravelHood, Equera* and many more.
We heard from Barcelona chapter leader [Benjamín Rhatigan](www.travelmassive.com/@benjamin-rhatigan) who welcomed everyone and shared the mission of the community to new members. [Amylee Silva](www.travelmassive.com/@amylee-silva), CEO of Barcelona-based [YES-Trips](yes-trips.com) and our sponsor for the evening, introduced the company's rebrand and the new trips they have recently launched. A game of travel bingo kept everyone moving and making new introductions.
We were also joined by Travel Massive chapter leaders [Casey Mead](www.travelmassive.com/@kckiwigirl) (Melbourne), Thomas Bangert and Katina Moldovan ([Bucharest](www.travelmassive.com/posts/bucharest-travel-massive-159342838)), [Natalya Wissink](www.travelmassive.com/@natalya) (Vietnam) and our founder [Ian Cumming](www.travelmassive.com/@ian) who also joined the FutureTravel Summit.
A big thank you to YES-Trips for their generous support of the evening, to [Kafuné](www.instagram.com/kafune_bcn/) and their friendly staff for hosting us, and to [Ana Metz](www.travelmassive.com/@ana-metz) and the [FutureTravel Summit](www.travelmassive.com/events/futuretravel-summit-barcelona-2026-1465522709) team for joining forces with us.
— See you at the next event!
*To stay up-to-date with upcoming events in Barcelona, join the [Barcelona Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/barcelona-travel-massive-794149736) community, and contact [Benjamín](www.travelmassive.com/@benjamin-rhatigan) if you would like to get involved as a sponsor or supporter.*
Such a fun night! Big thanks to our friends at YES-Trips and Barcelona chapter leader, Benjamin, for hosting. It was awesome to meet so many new amigos :)
It was great to see you all there!
One thing I've learned while building my home exchange platform (Habiqo Home Swap) is that getting people interested in home exchange is one thing. Helping them feel confident enough to try it is another.
The idea itself is simple: people open up their homes to one another and, in return, get to experience somewhere new without paying for traditional accommodation. But when you're building a platform around people's homes, trust is at the heart of everything.
We've also developed a virtual credit system so members don't always have to exchange homes at the same time. That flexibility opens up more possibilities for how people travel.
I'm always interested in meeting people working across travel media, tourism, accommodation and travel tech, so I'd love to hear from others in the industry:
What do you think needs to happen for more people to feel comfortable trying home exchange for the first time?
I spent some months housesitting last year and this year, it definitely made me want to start homeswapping! I like that you added a virtual credit system, I think it's a great idea for those times when you can't seem to match timings with eachother! Will definitely give the app a go soon
I've done a fair bit of house sitting, so I'd absolutely give house swapping a go!
At the [Extraordinary Travel Festival](www.extraordinarytravelfestival.com) in Bangkok, our Travel Tech Panel skipped the trend predictions and focused on what travelers can actually use. In the room were some of the most traveled people in the world, including many who have been to all 193 UN countries. So this wasn't your typical panel at a travel tech conference, but rather a conversation about what digital tools we're all using on our adventures around the planet.
The big themes: personal AI agents are now planning and booking real trips, flexibility is the best money-saver, local recommendations come from local platforms and communities, and in places like China you need the local app stack before you land.
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*Rachel Weiss of Lost Plate speaking about how AI is changing the way travelers discover tours.*
The panel was moderated by [Ian Cumming](www.travelmassive.com/@ian), founder of Travel Massive. He was joined by [Joel Oleson](www.linkedin.com/in/joeloleson/), an enterprise architect in big tech (Sony, previously Microsoft); [Keith Van](www.travelmassive.com/@keith-van), Head of Community & Partnerships at [seats.aero](seats.aero); [Matt Gray](www.travelmassive.com/@matt-gray), founder of [Pangea](www.thepangea.app), a social travel app that has acquired several travel apps over the last 18 months; and [Rachel Weiss](www.travelmassive.com/@rachel-weiss), Digital Marketing Manager at [Lost Plate](lostplate.com) food tours and creator of [Rachel Meets China](rachelmeetschina.com), who has lived in China for 11 years. Between them, they brought a wide mix of perspectives, from big tech and award travel to social apps, food tours and life in China.
On stage, we followed the journey of a trip in three stages, planning, booking and experiencing, with each panelist sharing the tools and tips they rely on at every step.
Key Takeaways
1. Personal agents are booking real trips. Joel had his agent research and book a balloon flight in Myanmar, filling in the forms in its own browser. Nearly everyone in the room uses AI to plan; far fewer use agents yet.
2. Always check what the AI books. Joel's agent booked a flight that left him stuck in Ottawa for two days with too much buffer. Review dates and connections before you approve.
3. Go local for local recommendations. In China, use RedNote (now with translation) and Dianping. Google and Tripadvisor results there can be years out of date.
4. Flexibility is the best money-saver. Search wide on Kayak, Google Flights, Kiwi or seats.aero, don't fix your airports or dates, and price the whole trip, not just the flight.
5. Set up the local stack before you land. Alipay with a foreign card, WeChat, Amap (now in English) and a VPN or eSIM in China; LINE in Thailand and Japan; Grab or Uber on arrival.
6. A global eSIM changes arrivals. Keith lands with data on a flat monthly plan that still receives SMS for two-factor codes from home banks.
7. Community still beats algorithms. For remote places and deeper experiences, the panel leans on fellow travelers, local fixers and trusted networks.
Plan: let AI agents do the legwork, then ask the locals
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*The Travel Tech Panel on stage at the Extraordinary Travel Festival.*
Personal agents. Joel has used personal agents for about a year, starting with OpenClaw and now mostly Muse, Meta's agent available in the US, Canada and Japan, plus Grok. For this trip he gave his agent his constraints and let it find which balloon companies flew over Bagan on which days, then fill in the forms and book. He paired that with asking his travel community who had been to Mandalay. For a week in Pond Inlet in Canada's high Arctic, where hotels cost over US$500 a night, agents helped him dig through obscure blogs and forums to plan a camping trip, and he saw narwhals.
When it goes wrong. Using Gemini, Joel asked an agent to book the missing San Diego to Ottawa leg around his existing flights. It looked right, he booked it, then realized it left him two days in Ottawa. He had to change the flight manually.
AI is already changing discovery. Rachel said Lost Plate kept hearing "I used AI" when asking customers how they found them, so they added it to their post-booking survey. A show of hands confirmed it: almost everyone in the room uses AI to plan or book, fewer use agents, and a handful have tried Muse (which is currently only available in the US and Canada).
Trusted local recommendations. Matt, a self-described lazy planner, asks people who have been there, through Pangea, forums and Facebook groups, and uses AI to surface niche forums. Rachel's advice for China is to use the native platforms. RedNote now has translation and is the best place to search for local spots, and Dianping works like a local Tripadvisor. Google and Tripadvisor results in China are often stale, some still from 2019.
Book: search wide and stay flexible
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*Keith Van of seats.aero speaking about finding premium seats with points.*
Search wide, then narrow. Keith said everyone travels differently, so the tech should fit your schedule, budget and flexibility. Frequent travelers often prioritize business class and lounge access for quality of life, which is the niche seats.aero serves by helping people find premium seats with points.
Tips for the best price. Cast your search broad on Kayak, Google Flights and Kiwi, and don't lock in one departure or arrival airport. Price the whole trip too: a cheap flight to Switzerland can be undone by one night in Geneva costing as much as the fare. Flexible search works for stays as well; an Airbnb search for "anywhere in southern Africa, any time, 16+ guests" turned up a Botswana safari lodge with Starlink Wi-Fi that now hosts group trips.
On loyalty, the panel was skeptical. One panelist called themselves "very anti-loyalty" unless a company pays for your flights, since paying more just for status rarely adds up. Joel suggested anchoring to the three big alliances, Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam, rather than one airline. All agreed it's worth collecting points, especially ones that don't expire.
Audience question: where do you find immersive local experiences? Matt pointed to Viator and GetYourGuide as starting points, but noted they skew touristy; for depth, the MTP and NomadMania communities keep directories of local fixers. Joel searches personal blogs. Keith noted these platforms take a significant commission from operators, so contacting operators directly can get a better rate. Matt expects peer-to-peer recommendation apps like Corner, Flaire and Beli to expand from restaurants into experiences.
Experience: go hyper-local and land connected
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*Joel Oleson speaking about using AI glasses for translation.*
Hyper-local apps. Every region runs on its own apps. In Thailand and Japan, LINE is the main chat app, so local merchants often won't be on WhatsApp. Rachel's China essentials: Alipay linked to a foreign card (cash is barely used), WeChat for messaging, a VPN or eSIM to reach blocked apps like WhatsApp, and Amap for maps. Amap is now available in English and is far more accurate in China than Google Maps.
Staying connected. Keith uses Popcorn, a global eSIM plan (about US$59 a month for new subscribers), so he has data as soon as he lands and can head straight out and call an Uber or Grab. His must-have is a plan that still receives SMS, so two-factor codes from home banks get through. He called it revolutionary compared with hunting for Wi-Fi and local SIM cards ten years ago.
AI glasses for translation. Joel uses Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, which are handy at markets where vendors are shy of a phone camera. Live translation fell flat in the last generation because of background noise, but the latest update can focus on the person speaking to you. His verdict: not perfect yet, but close.
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*Matt Gray of Pangea on trusting travel communities for remote trips.*
Remote places run on community. Matt called himself old school: for the most obscure trips he leans on expert travelers in his network. Next year he's joining an MTP trip to Libya without reading the itinerary, trusting the community that planned it.
Travel Tech Toolkit: 80+ apps recommended by the world's most traveled people
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*A logo wall of over 80 travel apps crowdsourced by the ETF community.*
Before the session, we polled festival attendees and panelists for their top travel apps, and crowdsourced about 85 different apps and websites, which we published and made available as a [Travel Tech Toolkit](tmsv.co/etf_tt_panel_app_list).
Think of it as the collective home screen of some of the world's most traveled people. The toolkit brings every recommendation together on one page, each with its logo and a link, covering everything from AI trip planners and flight search to award travel, eSIMs, payments, local maps and community apps. It's free to browse and share, so bookmark it before your next trip.
Thanks to Joel, Keith, Matt and Rachel for sharing their tips, to everyone who answered our pre-panel app poll, and to Ric and the Extraordinary Travel Festival team for having us.
Thanks again to our panel and the whole ETF community for being a part of the conversation. It was a really fun conversation and I'm looking forward to doing it again. I hope you enjoy this recap and the travel tech toolkit we put together.
Really enjoyed being part of this panel and hearing everyone's different perspectives on how technology is changing travel. So many interesting takeaways, especially around AI and local apps. That logo wall of 80 travel apps also reminded me how many more I need to check out!! Thanks again for inviting me to join the conversation.
The panel delivered an informative session at the ETF. Thank you for sharing.
a great panel and a great conversation!
Hi Travel Massive! 👋
We’re part of the team behind this project at Arirang TV, Korea’s international broadcasting network.
The video above is the first episode of [K-FOOD: Gyeongbuk Edition], a travel content series exploring Gyeongsangbuk-do (Gyeongbuk) through its regional food and local experiences.🧳
EP.1 takes us to Mungyeong, a city in Gyeongbuk, the same province where Gyeongju is located. The episode introduces Mungyeong through its local scenery, cultural experiences, and regional food, offering a glimpse of Korea beyond the destinations international travelers may already be familiar with.
Through this series, we hope to explore how food and local storytelling can help introduce lesser-known regional destinations to international travelers.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on what makes regional travel content engaging for a global audience.
Love your video
Thanks for watching! We're sharing more travel videos as part of this series, so stay tuned for the upcoming episodes! :)
Hi everyone, we’ve been working on travel alerts - notifications about things that can disrupt a trip, such as severe weather, airport closures, strikes, or health outbreaks. Each alert is tied to the specific destination it affects, so a traveller only hears about what matters for where they’re going.
We’ve started using this in our own trip planner Tripomatic. Along the way we’ve wondered whether it could also be useful to other travel businesses and apps. Would this be interesting for you? Would you use it? Any feedback is welcomed, even if negative.
hi, I'm interested to discuss this further :-) Will send you a connect
Hi, great to hear that. I am out of the office today, but I will get in touch later today or tomorrow. You can find more details at this webpage: tripomatic.com/en/b2b/travel-alerts - there is also a contact email.
I’d want to see the source and when the alert was last updated before passing it on to a partner. Do you also let people know when a disruption has ended?
Thanks for your answer. The source is always included in the alert. Each alert has validity for a time period that is active. If the source cancels the alert, we update it as well, but they usually do not do that and the alert expires at the end of the timeframe.
Thank you to everyone who joined our [Bangkok Travel Massive's ETF Opening Night](www.travelmassive.com/events/opening-night-in-bangkok-travel-massive-welcomes-etf-pangea-9761068741) as we welcomed the Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) to the city. More than 130 of the world's most travelled people came together on the rooftop of the [Paradox Bangkok Sukhumvit](www.paradoxhotels.com/bangkok/meetings-and-events/garden-terrace), connecting the ETF community with our local Bangkok Travel Massive members on the eve of the festival.
Now in its 3rd edition, the [Extraordinary Travel Festival](extraordinarytravelfest.com) brings together four days of keynotes, panels, workshops and networking focused on extraordinary travel and adventure, running 22–25 October 2026.
Guests included Beijing-based [Rachel Weiss](www.travelmassive.com/@rachel-weiss), Digital Marketing Manager at [Lost Plate Food Tours](lostplate.com) and creator of [Rachel Meets China](www.instagram.com/rachelmeetschina/). We also welcomed [Keith Van](www.travelmassive.com/@keith-van), Community Manager at seats.aero, from Vancouver, and YouTuber [Jason Rupp](www.travelmassive.com/@jason-rupp-9803034039) from Pattaya.
Also joining us was [Jaime Alemán](www.instagram.com/jaimealemanpma/), a Panamanian entrepreneur and diplomat, the first person in the world to visit all 193 countries, both Poles and space, and a keynote speaker at ETF. Jaime is now making a documentary film about his adventures.
We were also joined by Travel Massive chapter leaders [Casey Mead](www.travelmassive.com/@kckiwigirl) from Melbourne, [Tiago Relvao](www.travelmassive.com/@tiagorelvao) from Lisbon, along with [Anne Somanas](www.travelmassive.com/@anne-somanas) from Bangkok.
We finished the night with a lucky draw and gave away two [Hanoi Secret Coffee tours](atasteofhanoi.com/hanoi-tours/day-tours/hanoi-secret-coffee-tour/) from A Taste of Hanoi, a ticket to [NomadWeek Cape Town](nomadweek.co) thanks to Pangea, and a number of other prizes.
A big thank you to [Paradox Bangkok](www.paradoxhotels.com/bangkok) and to Daniel, Khwan, Jeab and their amazing team for hosting, and to Erika, Azia (ETF) and Faith and Caroline (Pangea) for all their help. Photos by [Peng](pengmemo.synology.me).
— See you next time in Bangkok!
#Thanks to Pangea for supporting
[Pangea](www.thepangea.app) is a social travel app that helps you see where and when your friends are travelling, coordinate plans, get recommendations and meet other travellers. It also runs [social group trips](www.pangeatrips.com) to off-the-beaten-path destinations. Connect with Pangea's founder [Matt Gray](www.travelmassive.com/@matt-gray) on Travel Massive.
*Based in Bangkok or passing through? Join [Bangkok Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/bangkok-travel-massive-309854891) to hear about our next event. Interested in sponsoring a future event? Get in touch with [Anne Somanas](www.travelmassive.com/@anne-somanas).*
What a great turnout to the event on Thursday! We were so lucky to have so many incredibly talented travelers from around the world join us from the Extraordinary Travel Festival. Thanks to Matt from Pangea and the ETF team for supporting the evening.
A highlight for me was meeting Jaime Alemán who has been to space. We connected over his stories about visiting Tasmania and the East Coast (where I live) which I discovered is one of his favourite places in the world!
An awesome night out with the EFT crew! Great to meet so many passionate fellow travellers! Hope to see you all again soon and thanks to our friend Ric for putting on an excellent conference.
Such a fun way to start ETF!! It was wonderful meeting so many travelers from around the world and connecting with the Bangkok Travel Massive community. Thanks again to Ian and the team for bringing everyone together, and for the lovely shoutout!
Great event and turn out!!!
I'm Mary, a heritage travel storyteller exploring the world one surprising backstory at a time. As a Filipino-American documentary travel filmmaker, I create cinematic stories about culture, identity and place on my YouTube channel "Mary-Goes-Round the World", always centered on the people who live there.
I visited Versailles expecting grandeur and royal history, but what surprised me most was how the palace was designed to project power at every turn. This vlog explores the details that stood out most during my visit and how they changed my understanding of the place.
Learn more about my travels at marygoesroundtheworld.com
Fellow heritage travel storyteller here! I love how you framed Versailles around how the palace was designed to project power — the "why" behind a place is always what stays with me too. Question from someone who writes for older travelers: how did you find the walking and stairs? Versailles is huge, and I'm always looking for tips on seeing it at a gentler pace.
Versailles is definitely huge but the stairs were minimal compared to the vastness of the property. The height of each step is nice and shallow so they weren't bad at all. They run something called the "little train" that can help traverse longer distances but we just like to walk around and enjoy the views. I would recommend getting an early time for the palace. The later you go, the more crowded and it was the standing around that got tiring, not the walking. There aren't a lot of places inside to sit and rest. Enjoy your visit! I love connecting with fellow history and culture travelers because the stories behind a place are what make travel meaningful. That's the angle I try to explore in my videos as well.
I visited Versialles years ago when I lived in Paris. Thanks for the Accessibilty tips. I enjoyed your storytelling. I have studied French Language and Litearture for a decade. I don't recall learning the history that you shared in your video. The stories behind the place are insightful and bring new meaning to travel.
Mary, your point about standing in crowds is useful. I share tour programmes with partners at Rosotravel, and it’s a good reminder to look at where people can pause, as well as how far they’ll walk.
Coming from a tour professional like yourself, your comment means a great deal. Thanks! I wish I could say one can bring a stool to sit on, but I'm not sure of the palace rules and if you're surrounded by wall to wall people, it might be hard to find a spot big enough to sit without being bumped around by people anyway. Newer museums are getting better about seating areas, but places as old as this palace, there's not much that can be done to retrofit for that.
Thanks to everyone who joined our [Travel Massive Singapore Industry Social](www.travelmassive.com/events/singapore-travel-massive-industry-social-2530425630) during ITB Asia at the iconic [Harry’s on the Marina Bay](www.instagram.com/harryssingapore/) waterfront. It was a relaxed evening of networking that brought together travel brands, creators and startups from across the industry for introductions and conversations.
The social event welcomed executives, tour operators, travel creators, and founders from Singaporean and international travel and technology companies including *Arawana Group, Destination Capacity, Furama Resort & Villas Danang, Gullies Tours, Headout, Ilex Luxury Travel, Indulge Me, Journey Stack, LeapAway, Lost Plate, MakeYourAsia, MM Communications, Nomae Golf, Pear Anderson, ATTA, Platform 195, Revinate, SABA Hospitality, Secret Experiences, Seek Sophie, Springtide Strategy, Stripe, TPConnects, Transio, Travel Token Marketplace, Ulavi*, and [many more](www.travelmassive.com/events/singapore-travel-massive-industry-social-2530425630).
A number of creators attending [TravMedia’s IMM Asia](travmedia.com/immasia/) conference also came along, including Beijing-based influencer [Shen Wei](www.travelmassive.com/@shenwei007), one of China’s top travel KOLs on Sina Weibo, who has visited more than 90 countries.
We were also joined by Travel Massive chapter leaders from Lisbon ([Tiago Relvao](www.travelmassive.com/@tiagorelvao)), Melbourne ([Casey Mead](www.travelmassive.com/@kckiwigirl)), and Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon ([Natalya Wissink](www.travelmassive.com/@natalya)). Also making an appearance was [Kei Shibata](www.travelmassive.com/@keishibata), a long-time supporter of Travel Massive and OG Tokyo chapter leader.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the evening, and to [Natalya Wissink](www.travelmassive.com/@natalya) for organizing the event.
— See you next time in Singapore!
#Supported by Travel Trends Podcast
Shout-out to Travel Trends Podcast for sponsoring welcome drinks for our early arrivals. Their free, virtual-first [Travel Trends Summit](www.traveltrendspodcast.com/travel-trends-summit-2026?utm_source=travelmassive&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=travelmassive) runs on 28–29 October, with more than 60 speakers from TourRadar, Fora, Brand USA, Amex GBT, Lonely Planet, and Travel Massive.
*Want to be part of events like this? Join the [Singapore Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/singapore-travel-massive-891019239) community to stay updated on upcoming events, and contact [Natalya Wissink](www.travelmassive.com/@natalya) if you’d like to sponsor an event.*
It was a great evening connecting with present and new members. After the event we headed to rooftop bar Level33 which has incredible views of MBS.. well worth the visit!
Thanks Natalya for organising and everyone who attended!
What a great night - awesome to see / meet everyone! Thanks for coming out.
Thanks, Travel Massive!
Such a nice evening, thank you for organising Natalya!
I'm Jozef, a European living in South America. On a three-person road trip to Bolivia, only two of us installed the expense app. We had to manage spending in Paraguayan guaraní, Bolivian bolivianos and US dollars.
On a later trip to Buenos Aires there were four of us, more currencies and again someone who didn't want to install an app. I sent the final balances through WhatsApp and Signal because everyone wanted to see the result.
Afterwards, friends also asked what the Bolivia trip had cost, how much a restaurant meal cost and which places were worth visiting.
That's why I built Trek: to keep track of the trip's costs, work out who owes whom and share a link that friends can open without installing the app.
What Trek does
• Log stops with photos, expenses and notes
• Multiple currencies with automatic exchange rates
• Works out who owes whom
• Friends can join by link, no account needed
• Share the whole trip as a read-only link
• Free for one trip, with more in Trek Plus
Try Trek at 1tnt.link/trek and let me know what you think. I'd love your feedback in the comments!
I’d find the costs alongside each stop useful when planning a similar trip, Jozef. Especially if I wanted to follow only part of the route rather than repeat the whole trip.
Thanks, Agnieszka! That’s exactly why Trek keeps expenses alongside individual stops - so someone planning a similar trip can look at the places they’re interested in, not just the total. It’s great to hear that this would be useful to you!
Hello everyone,
My name is Lewis. I love technology, and I’m usually building or tinkering with something when I notice a problem I cannot quite solve.
When my wife and I planned an Alaska cruise, we wanted our teenagers at home to be prepared for the “just in case.” We had an itinerary, hotel and cruise contacts, people to call, instructions for home, and directions to important documents, but nothing that put everything into a clear order for them.
So I built Vocevia, an installable travel handoff web app for the people staying home.
It organized where we expected to be, when we planned to check in, who they should call first, and what they should do if plans changed. It also let us leave calming voice instructions and keep the serious guidance we hoped they would never need behind separate access steps.
I chose the name Vocevia to express the idea that your voice shows the way. A familiar voice can make instructions feel more personal and reassuring than a document or checklist.
We used Vocevia during the trip. It gave our teenagers one place to look and gave us peace of mind that they knew what to do. That trip became the first real test of the app.
Friends, family, and other travel advisors have encouraged me to make it available more broadly, so here I am.
Vocevia is still in its pilot stage, and I know there is more to refine. I believe it could become a useful final step in the pre-departure process for travelers, travel advisors, and group organizers.
I would really value feedback from this community:
• Is the purpose immediately clear?
• Where would this fit naturally into the pre-departure process?
• What would you add, remove, or make easier?
You can explore the app and its sample guide at vocevia.com.
Hi Lewis,
Thanks for sharing Vocevia with the Travel Massive community.
My feedback is that it's a different USP to communicate. I haven't come across any products like this before, so that makes it harder to explain to people. The product name should ideally convey what it is, imo.
I guess you could call it a vault for emergency contacts and instructions. That's my simplest explanation so far!
I would also refine the website as it looks quite AI generated and seems to have quite a lot of messaging - see if you can narrow the scope a bit and give it more of a classic SaaS vibe so it's much easier to understand the features, pricing, and now to trial it or get started.
Hope this feedback is helpful!
The example with your teenagers made the purpose clear to me. I’d lead with that story when explaining Vocevia, especially the idea of hearing a familiar voice when you’re unsure what to do next.
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Travel Massive and Stay22 are taking over the Museum of Illusions for the opening night of World Travel Market 2026.
London Travel Massive and Stay22, are gathering travel creators and influencers from around the world for one unmissable evening to mark the opening night of World Travel Market 2026. With the industry descending on London for WTM, there's no better moment to connect with creators from across the globe and to meet the team building smarter ways for creators to monetise their travel content.
On the night, we’re also giving away two incredible trips thanks to our partners VOTSALAKIA SEASIDE ESCAPE, Aegean Airlines and Live Breathe Hike.
You'll have the chance to meet a number of the Stay22 team in person, get the inside track on how creators are turning travel content into revenue, and – with WTM bringing the global travel community to the city – build connections with fellow creators from around the world.
And the setting? The recently opened Museum of Illusions! One of London's most playful and photogenic attractions. Expect gravity-defying rooms, head-spinning optical tricks, and plenty of content moments to capture along the way.
📍 Location: Museum of Illusions London, 6-17 Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 1BF
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 22:30 close
✅ Spots are strictly limited – Apply to attend by joining the waitlist.
Be sure to have a completed Travel Massive profile (photo, bio, links).
What's waiting for you:
• A venue that makes reality optional.
• A custom gift shop. Yes, you get to take something home.
• Food, drinks, and music that match the energy of the room.
• On the night, we’re giving away two incredible trips.
• And something else. Something we're not announcing yet. Show up early if you want to be part of it first.
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. There will also be photography and a videographer at the event.
We look forward to seeing you!
Oh, and one more super exciting thing.
On the night, we’re giving away two incredible trips. To win, you need to be in the room.
Prize ONE: Five nights in Greece for two - with VOTSALAKIA SEASIDE ESCAPE and Aegean Airlines
You and a plus one will stay at VOTSALAKIA SEASIDE ESCAPE, a collection of private luxury villas in Paros built for slow, sun-soaked island days. Your home for the week is a two-bedroom villa with private pool and sea views, where the hardest decision is which terrace to have breakfast on. You’ll be there 16 - 21 May 2027, with return flights into Athens on Aegean Airlines, included, from anywhere on the Aegean flight network.
Prize TWO: A week in Croatia - with Live Breathe Hike
Join Live Breathe Hike, who run small-group active trips in some of the world’s most beautiful corners, for seven days along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast from 14th - 20th June 2027. You’ll explore the wild, moon-like landscapes of Pag Island, walk the trails of the Velebit mountains, wander through national parks and historic stone towns. The pace is relaxed and there’s no rushing from place to place, with accommodation, meals and guides all taken care of. It’s a solo trip, so come alone and leave with a group of new friends. Flights aren’t included.
Terms and conditions:
- Eligibility: Open to registered attendees aged 18+ only who attend the Travel Massive and Stay22 event: WTM Creators Social at the Museum of Illusions on Tuesday 3 November 7:00-10.30 PM
- Fixed dates: Prize ONE is valid for 16-21th May 2027, Prize TWO for 14th - 20th June 2027 only. Dates cannot be changed modified, and prizes not taken on these dates will be forfeited.
- No alternatives: Prizes are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.
- Partner terms: Prizes are provided by VOTSALAKIA SEASIDE ESCAPE, Aegean Airlines and Live Breathe Hike, are subject to their own terms, availability and booking conditions, and may be changed or withdrawn by them in circumstances beyond the organiser’s control.
- Publicity: Winners agree to their names being shared publicly in all communications announcing the results.
- Travel documents: Winners are responsible for holding and sharing on time with partners, valid passports, visas and any other documents required to travel to their prize destination.
🚀 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 London Travel Massive
Lead by Matthew Gardiner, Travel Massive London is the largest community within the Travel Massive network, uniting creators, startups, brands, and innovators in Europe's travel capital.
💬 Going to WTM? Introduce yourself on our discussion thread below.
www.travelmassive.com/posts/are-you-attending-wtm-london-2026-433214822
Join Portland Travel Massive on Wednesday, November 4th for networking, culture and a little whimsy at Nordic Northwest.
Originally founded to support the Nordic language programs at Portland State University in 1986, Nordic Northwest has become a cultural hub for Nordic culture throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Members and non-members alike can visit for a wide range of events, from concerts and film screenings to lectures and classes, as well as the annual Midsummer festival in June and a Christmas market in December. You may have also seen Nordic Northwest’s resident troll, Ole Bolle, acting mischievously in the “village” grounds.
This evening you will mix and mingle with fellow Portland Travel Massive members and enjoy a no host bar while learning about Nordic Northwest’s mission of celebrating all things nordic. Enjoy our exclusive after-hours access to the property and stroll through the ethnic lodges from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, or pay a visit to Olle Bolle’s house. We are also invited to view the center’s current exhibit, A Long Line: Nordic Fishing Culture Then & Now, which explores the history of fishing in both the Nordic countries and as well as the Pacific Northwest.
We can’t wait to kick off hygge season with you and look forward to seeing you at Nordic Northwest!
Nordic Northwest
www.nordicnorthwest.org
@NordicNorthwest
503.977.0275
info@nordicnorthwest.org
Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 28th. DM Kylie Curtis for questions.
Link to event pageJoin Travel Massive, Hoppswap and NaviSavi for a Wednesday rooftop afterparty (with live DJs) in Shoreditch
Lose the lanyard and come and have a drink. If you’re a travel disruptor, change maker or content creator, join Travel Massive, Navi Savi and Hoppswap somewhere Underground, but overground. Don’t worry, it’s nothing to do with The Wombles. It's for the travel community who fancy a proper chat (and cocktail)
You'll also have the opportunity to support a guest artist with creating a mural!
Early arrivals will receive a welcome drink on Hoppswap and NaviSavi and then the venue will be operating a cash bar.
Reserve your place now (spaces are limited).
About the venue
Village Underground's rooftop bar in Shoreditch, a quick walk from Liverpool Street, opened for the first time this year. You might think it strange to look up and see Tube carriages sitting atop a building. But hey, one clever soul thought they were wasted underground, and we’re inclined to agree. Especially when there are cocktails and live DJs there too. Learn more at instagram.com/villageunderground/
In London you can’t drink underground, but you can drink at Underground.
So lose the lanyard and swap it for a view?
Your hosts
Hoppswap is a fresh take on a home exchange community that connects people to make travel more affordable and more socialable.
- Swap homes, stay with locals or pet-sit.
- Matches with locals from London to Lisbon, Madrid to Berlin.
- Go on more trips across Europe and beyond, without having to worry about the price of accommodation.
NaviSavi is a travel video marketplace helping brands turn authentic traveller content into marketing and bookings.
- License 250,000+ videos from 6,000+ content creators in 190+ countries.
- Collect guest footage, commission content and reach audiences across digital, TV and inflight entertainment.
Travel Massive London Travel Massive London is the largest community within the Travel Massive network, uniting creators, startups, brands, and innovators in Europe's travel capital.
Important Information
📍 Location: Village Underground Rooftop, Shoreditch
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026
🕕 Time: 7pm until Late.
✅ Advance RSVP Required
Getting there: Village Underground is a short walk from Liverpool Street station.
Please note: When you register, your details will be shared with Hoppswap and NaviSavi. There will also be photography at the event.
💬 Going to WTM? Introduce yourself on our discussion thread below.
www.travelmassive.com/posts/are-you-attending-wtm-london-2026-433214822
WTM London: Travel Massive Investor & Entrepreneur Meet Up
Future Stage, WTM London · Thursday 5th November · 12:30–13:30
The best deals in travel rarely start with a pitch deck. They start with a conversation.
Join Travel Massive on the Future Stage for an hour built around connection. Whether you’re a founder looking for the right backer, partner or sounding board, or an investor searching for the next idea worth betting on, this is your chance to meet the people shaping travel’s future, without the formality.
Grab a drink, hear welcoming remarks from Matthew Gardiner (Travel Massive London) and Natalya Wissink (Travel Massive Vietnam), then get talking. Come for the networking, stay for the community.
Register here in advance to start connecting ahead of the event, but entry is first come, first served on the day and space is limited, so arrive early. The best conversations (and the drinks) go to the punctual.
Save 10% on entry to WTM
Travel Massive community members can save 10% on WTM London registration using the code: WTM26TM10
💬 Going to WTM? Introduce yourself on our discussion thread below.
www.travelmassive.com/posts/are-you-attending-wtm-london-2026-433214822
Travel Massive Ljubljana is getting together for an informal, hands-on session about AI in travel and hospitality. Just people with laptops open, showing each other what actually works.
Everyone who wants to share can show something on their screen: an automation you built, a tool you’re testing, a workflow your team runs, a prototype that’s half-broken. We talk about what it does, what it cost, and whether it was worth it.
What we’ll cover:
- What AI tools are actually being used in the sector right now — booking, guest communication, revenue, content, reviews, operations
- How teams are restructuring their work around AI, and where it keeps failing
- What saves real hours
- Where to start if you haven’t yet
Not building anything yet? Come anyway.
A big part of this meetup is for people who run a hotel, agency, tour business or restaurant and know AI matters but don’t know where to begin. Bring your actual problem, the repetitive task, the inbox, the spreadsheet and we’ll look at it together and talk through what’s realistic.
Location: Hotel One66
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