I joined Travel Massive to stay connected to the people shaping the travel industry — from tourism boards and DMOs to hotels, travel brands, PR professionals and fellow creators. I’m particularly interested in discovering new destinations, following travel industry trends and news, finding meaningful collaborations and connecting with potential partners for Dutchbloggeronthemove. I also love learning from other travel professionals and sharing ideas, experiences and opportunities along the way.

Oman. It has that rare combination of dramatic landscapes, warm hospitality, incredible food, rich culture and beautiful luxury experiences that still feel deeply connected to their surroundings. I especially love how easy it is to combine adventure, nature, road trips and slow travel in Oman. It’s the kind of destination that reminds me why I love travelling beyond the obvious.

My travel vision boards are overflowing, so choosing just one is impossible! I’d love to explore more of the US, South America, Asia and Africa, while continuing to discover the many corners of Europe that are still on my list. I’m particularly drawn to places where I can experience local culture, nature, food and wine, rather than simply ticking off the big sights. There are honestly far too many destinations and far too little time!

My first big travel job was a two-week project with the Dominican Republic Tourism Board. It was the first time I experienced travel from the industry side and got to see how a destination is presented, promoted and experienced through the eyes of travel media. It definitely sparked my interest in working more closely with tourism boards, destinations and travel brands.

I’d love to learn more about the future of destination marketing, emerging travel trends and how DMOs and tourism boards are adapting to changing traveller behaviour. I’m also interested in learning from other creators and publishers about new ways of working with destinations, hotels and travel brands, as well as discovering innovative collaboration models, sustainable tourism initiatives and new tools shaping the travel media industry.

Experience. Connect. Discover.