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I’m putting together a roundup of travel tech voices worth following on LinkedIn or X…people who consistently share sharp, useful ideas about where the industry’s headed. Think founders, operators, analysts, researchers, investors, etc…. Not media brands; just individuals who make you think.
Please answer directly (and anonymously) on this Google Form:
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If you’ve already voted from my LinkedIn, Twitter, or newsletter post, I have your votes; no need to vote again. And please, no voting for yourself :)
I’ll share the results here and in an upcoming edition of the Travel Tech Essentialist newsletter, so others can follow and learn from them too.
Appreciate your help! 🙂
We believe stories can change the world. At Visit Natives, we have seen how Indigenous voices are too often reduced to clichés, exotic images, or simplified tourist snapshots. Storytelling, when done with care and collaboration, can transform this. It can reveal resilience, wisdom, and everyday realities that the world rarely sees, and it can change how travelers and the tourism industry approach Indigenous cultures.
This is why we created the Indigenous Storytelling Fellowship 2026the . Each year, one filmmaker or visual storyteller is invited to co-create a short documentary with an Indigenous community. The inaugural fellowship takes place in a remote Tanzanian village under the theme “Beyond Stereotypes: Indigenous Tanzania.”
The fellowship covers all on-the-ground costs including accommodation, meals, transport, logistics, permits, guides, translation, and community hosting. Fellows only cover their international flights, insurance, personal equipment, and post-production. What we provide is not just access but the support to build trust, create ethically, and respect cultural boundaries.
We do this because tourism needs new narratives. Too often communities are pictured as frozen in time or romanticized for outsiders. But real stories, told with respect, consent, and collaboration, can break stereotypes and show living and evolving cultures. Storytelling has the power to make tourism more ethical, more human, and more connected. It invites travelers and audiences to see Indigenous peoples not as symbols but as people with agency, knowledge, and a voice that deserves to be heard.
Applications are open until 28 February 2026. If you want to tell stories that matter and help reshape the way the world sees Indigenous communities, we invite you to apply.
🏜️ FAM TOUR | Arawan Luxury Desert Camp
🗓️ Dates: Nov 27-30 (3N), Nov 28-30 (2N), Nov 28-Dec 1 (3N)
📍 Location: Erg Lihoudi, Zagora Desert, Morocco
✅ Included: Luxury desert tents, all meals/water, airport transfers from Zagora aiport, camel trek, amazing music/dancing, stargazing, optional sleep under stars
🚫 Not Included: Airfare, drinks, transport (other than listed transfers), add-on activities
👍 Ideal For: Travel agents, tour operators, writers, bloggers, travel content creators
Requirements:
• Professional promotion commitment
• Feature property through your channels
• Post-visit content within 30 days
👉 To Apply: Send brief intro with company/platform, audience reach, and interest in featuring Arawan. Complimentary hosted visit. Limited spots.
📧 christine@journeysandzen.com
🌐 www.journeysandzen.com
Stay22 are opening up early access for creators to their retail affiliate network — connecting audiences to top online brands including Apple, Asos, Walmart, Nike, BestBuy, Target, and Nordstrom.
Does your blog or website review or mention retail products such as electronics, hiking gear, clothing, footwear or other consumer goods?
👉 Learn more and join the waitlist at www.stay22.com/apply-retail
Battle-tested in Travel. Ready for Retail.
Travel is one of the most competitive spaces online. That’s where our technology was born and perfected. Stay22's technology:
• Increases purchases by over 50%
• Used by over 5000 publishers, with billions of readers.
• Has powered over $1B worth of purchases made.
• Has no impact on SEO or UX
• Now, the same engine that conquered travel is ready to power retail creators.
Our nature-focused global adventure travel company is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Director of Digital Marketing to enhance and lead the digital marketing strategic vision and initiatives of the company. This person will possess strong people management skills, a passion for data and analytics, and proven growth experience across all key digital channels. Minimum of 7 years' experience in digital marketing plus 5 years in a leadership role involving people management preferred. Starting salary range: $90,000-$100,000 plus annual bonus. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Additional perks include annual opportunities for paid travel on worldwide nature adventures and complimentary stays at the company’s leased house in the Colorado mountains We also offer significant discounts on travel experiences with partner companies, and discounts on outdoor clothing/gear.
🌿 Dreaming of running your own boutique hotel, retreat venue, or elevated vacation rental? Two acclaimed eco-luxury properties are now available: Volcano Eco Retreat on Hawaii’s Big Island and The Yucca in Greater Palm Springs, California. Both have attracted nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and luxury adventurers, earning only 5-star reviews. Perfect for passionate hoteliers, wellness retreat leaders, or lifestyle entrepreneurs who value sustainability and mindful travel. Available separately or as a bundle.
✨ A rare opportunity to own turn-key, eco properties in world-class destinations.
📩 Contact gaby@heartcorehotels.com for details. Press samples below.
First vegan hotel ‘plants’ its flag in Southern California
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An Inside Look at The Yucca in Desert Hot Springs
localemagazine.com/an-inside-look-at-the-yucca-in-desert-hot-springs-californias-first-ever-vegan-hotel/
Heart Core Volcano Eco Retreat: Everything You Need to Know
quickwhittravel.com/2022/11/18/heart-core-volcano-eco-retreat-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-unique-hotel-on-the-island-of-hawaii/
Volcano Eco Retreat – By Heart Core Hotels
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We know how much your travellers value meaningful, seamless experiences. That’s where we come in. If you’d love to add Africa to your portfolio — but prefer a trusted partner on the ground — we’d like to collaborate. Our team specializes in creating and running tailor-made tours across Africa, while you keep your brand front and centre. Think of it as white-label support: you handle the client relationships, and we handle everything on the ground.
Whether you’re an agent, operator, or curator looking to grow your African travel offering without the added complexity, let’s start a conversation.
Curious? Let’s explore how we can build unforgettable African journeys together hello@africantravelcrew.com
Learn more about us at africantravelcrew.com
