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Amtrak has issued an RFP for a new Long Distance fleet, a key step toward modernizing overnight and cross-country train travel. More comfort. Better reliability. A stronger experience. Learn more: spr.ly/6019B64DaV

If you’re still treating video and blogging like two separate worlds… you’re working harder than you need to. We’re excited to welcome Madison Rolley to TBEX North America 2026 in Richmond with a session built for creators who want to evolve without starting over. "From Blogs to Short-Form Video: Turning Existing Content Into a Modern Discovery Engine" This isn’t about abandoning your blog. It’s about making it work harder for you. Madison breaks down: * How short-form video can drive traffic to your long-form content (not replace it) * What social SEO and AI actually prioritize right now * How to identify blog posts that are built for video * Simple frameworks to turn one post into multiple videos * A repeatable system that fits into your existing workflow (without burnout) Because your best-performing content shouldn’t sit quietly on your site… it should be out there doing discovery work for you. 📍 Richmond, Virginia 📅 June 23–26 If you’ve built authority through blogging and want to keep it relevant, this is your next move. #tbexrichmondva tbex.regfox.com/tbex-north-ame…

If your brand still depends on the algorithm… this session might shift everything. We’re excited to welcome Kim McCarter to TBEX North America 2026 in Richmond with a session that reframes what you’re actually building. "Monetize Your Movement: How to Turn Your Travel Brand into an Energetic Community That Increases Engagement and Revenue through AI and Email Marketing" This isn’t about posting more. It’s about building something that doesn’t disappear when reach drops. Kim dives into: * Turning your content into a clear, rally-worthy movement (not just a feed) * Building an evergreen email system that drives traffic and revenue on repeat * Using AI ethically to support, not replace, your voice * The psychology behind audience loyalty and action * Repurposing what you’ve already created into something that actually converts Because the creators who win long-term aren’t chasing trends… they’re building ecosystems. 📍 Richmond, Virginia 📅 June 23–26 Come ready to rethink what “growth” actually looks like and how to make it sustainable. #tbexrichmondva

Big things don’t happen alone. And TBEX North America in Richmond is shaping up to be something special thanks to the partners who get it. These are the destinations, brands, and platforms investing in the future of travel storytelling, creator partnerships, and what actually moves the needle in tourism right now. From destination leaders like Visit Hampton and Visit Gloucester to powerhouse brands like Princess Hotels & Resorts, Dream Vacations, and Raptive… to the tools and voices supporting creators behind the scenes… this is the ecosystem. Not just sponsors. Stakeholders in where our industry is going next. If you’re a creator, this is who you want to be in the room with. If you’re a destination, this is who’s already leaning in. Richmond, Virginia June 23–26, 2026 Let’s build something worth talking about. Register now to join us!: tbex.regfox.com/tbex-north-ame… #TravelCreators #TourismMarketing #DMO #TravelIndustry #ContentCreators #TBEXRichmondVA #TravelPartnerships #CreatorEconomy

Speaker Announcement: Alexa Moore of Lil Ms. Awkward at TBEX North America in Richmond Landing a brand deal is exciting. But turning that opportunity into a long-term partnership that keeps paying? That’s the real goal. At TBEX North America 2026 this June in Richmond, Alexa Moore will lead a must-attend session for creators ready to move beyond one-off collaborations. More Than a One-Night Brand Stand: Building Sustainable Brand Relationships as a Creator This session is designed for experienced creators who want to stop chasing single campaigns and start building the kind of partnerships that brands, agencies, and DMOs come back to again and again. Alexa will walk through how to: • Pitch brands and destinations with intention and timing that makes sense for their campaigns • Show real results using post-campaign reporting tools • Strengthen relationships between campaigns with smart follow-ups and organic support • Optimize your platforms so brands see you as a long-term partner, not a one-time hire • Position yourself as the kind of creator marketing teams want to rehire If you’re ready to move from sporadic brand deals to sustainable, repeat partnerships, this is a session you’ll want on your schedule. Join us in Richmond this June for TBEX North America 2026 and learn how to build brand relationships that last. tbexcon.com/tbex-north-ame… #tbexrichmondva

Big thanks and a warm welcome to the newest sponsors joining TBEX North America 2026 in Richmond, Virginia 🎉 We’re excited to have Visit Algarve Portugal, Deep Roots Hosting, World Nomads Travel Insurance, Tempe Tourism, Travelpayouts, TravelGov (U.S. Department of State), NerdPress, and Visit Wichita on board. These partners bring serious expertise, resources, and opportunity for travel creators and destination marketers alike. And yes, this lineup is just getting started. 📍 Richmond, VA 📅 June 23–26, 2026 More announcements coming soon.

Last weekend I published a long list of hotels, manors, and even a castle, that you can stay in when visiting @visit_donegal . The article was submitted to MSN and went live yesterday. Where to Stay on the #WildAtlanticWay #TBEXDonegal @TBEXevents #image=20I" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">msn.com/en-us/travel/t…

Speaker Announcement | TBEX North America 2026 We’re thrilled to welcome Cory Lee, founder of Curb Free with Cory Lee, as a panelist for a TBEX North America Keynote Panel in Richmond. Cory is one of the most influential voices in accessible travel today. As a full-time wheelchair user, he’s visited more than 50 countries across all seven continents and built Curb Free with Cory Lee into a trusted global resource for travelers and destinations alike. His work goes beyond inspiration. Cory delivers practical, experience-based insights that help destinations understand what accessibility really looks like on the ground and how inclusive storytelling directly impacts trust, visitation, and long-term brand strength. Cory will take the keynote stage as part of “Access for All: How Inclusive Travel Storytelling Builds Stronger Creators and Smarter Destinations.” This panel digs into why accessibility is not a niche add-on or a compliance checkbox, but a creative, strategic advantage. Expect real-world examples of how inclusive storytelling elevates content quality, expands audiences, and positions destinations as thoughtful, future-ready places to visit. For destination marketers and travel content professionals, Cory’s perspective is a reminder that accessibility done well improves experiences for everyone and that the creators telling these stories matter just as much as the stories themselves.

Local authority @donegalcouncil says one of its priorities in 2026 will be to capitalise on the success of the @TBEXevents conference in Letterkenny in September 2025. tinyurl.com/yspkksfr

Thank you, TBEX family, for an absolutely incredible 2025! We can’t wait to make more memories with you in 2026. Wishing a safe and happy New Year to you all.

✨🎥 TBEX Summit America lit up Wichita! Visit Wichita, in partnership with Kansas Tourism, welcomed approximately 200 attendees in October, including travel creators and industry professionals, for the world’s largest gathering of travel storytellers – and the impact has already been incredible. In just 10 weeks: • Almost 2,000 social media posts shared by travel creators highlighting authentic Wichita experiences • 10+ million impressions across social channels, reaching audiences around the world • $19+ million in Earned Media Value (EMV) demonstrating the long-term promotional impact of the Summit Thanks to 160+ local partners and a first-ever city–state collaboration with Kansas Tourism, Wichita is now reaching travelers around the globe – and building lasting relationships that will keep our story shining for years. 🎬 See the impact and relive the energy. Learn more here: bit.ly/452xlBA #VisitWichita #HeartoftheCountry #TBEXWichita #TravelCreators #WichitaProud @TBEXevents | @travelks

5-Day Donegal Road Trip Itinerary: Wild Atlantic Way from Letterkenny to Sligo ~@DownshiftingPRO Just go. Truly. Wild. Exceptionally. Cool. Life.Changing. #bucketlist #Itinerary to @govisitdonegal . . . @TBEXevents #tbexdonegal #tbex downshiftingpro.com/county-donegal…

@katruns26point2 Here’s a full explanation: tbexcon.com/faqs-tbex-summ…

@TBEXevents what is the different between a TBEX event and a TBEX summit?

TBEX Summit America 2026. Fargo North Dakota. Save $80 if you register before November 20th. tinyurl.com/SummitEarly

Kayaking in The Guatapé reservoir, #Colombia youtu.be/DssDDiHG0xQ?si… #ttot

@OutnumberedMama It was also a great Twilight Zone episode

@MrEwanMorrison On top of that his #1 ranking is BS. It is the digital sales chart. No one buys digital music. Most likely the creators paid for the ranking by buying their own music. @rickbeato has a great video on this here: youtube.com/watch?v=rGremo…

An AI “singer” with 2 million monthly Spotify listeners is No. 1 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales Chart. It's up to us to refuse to click on slop music. If we click on it out of curiosity we feed the algorithms, make slop songs hits, then this becomes "the new norm".

TBEX Summit America 2026 is headed to Fargo North Dakota! tbexcon.com/tbex-summit-am…

We were thrilled that @passaportebolso really enjoyed the Elusive Theatre Cathedral Quarter Experience when they were in Letterkenny for the @TBEXevents conference back in September. tinyurl.com/mr8a4b4n