Hello there, fellow traveler!
I don’t know about you, but I’m deep into travel planning for 2023.
The slow start to the year was a welcome reprieve but has left me restless and ready to move around the world again.
Our flights have been booked and I’m in the process of pitching hotels, negotiating terms with PR agents, and contacting Tourism Boards for partnerships in preparation for a month-long journey through Europe.
This process has reminded me just how much the industry has changed.
Pitching in 2023 is very different from pitching the last time we went to Europe (2019).
You can’t just send tons of pitches and hope for the best.
You have to do your research to really understand the brand and what they need.
You need to reach the right person (aka the decision-maker).
You need to nail your pitch using the right words and phrases to land that sponsorship.
You must understand the value of your skills/services/talents to turn a sponsorship (for exposure) into a paid partnership.
The prep work is harder than the actual pitch. It requires a strategy. Finesse.
A deep understanding of the current state of the travel/tourism/hospitality industry and knowledge of what the travel brand/hotel needs at this moment.
This is why I’m planning to create a workshop that takes you through every step of the pitch prep process so that you set yourself up for success once you actually start pitching.
Now, since my focus is elsewhere at the moment, I once again repurposed some of the newsletter content from last year.
Specifically, the content on *checks notes* Press Trips.
Oooh, tell me more, right?!
But this isn’t just a copy-and-paste job.
No way! Press Trip opportunities are ramping up (as you’ll see below or if you’re in the membership community), so I took the content and added way more to it to bring you…
The Ultimate Guide to Press Trips for Travel Creators
Have you ever stumbled across a stunning destination online and wished that it was yours to explore and share with the world?
When done correctly, press trips can turn this dream into reality.
But how do you join the lucky few who get these invitations from travel companies?
Our guide will explain everything there is to know about getting invited on press trips – from developing visibility in your field to creating an impressive media kit. We’ll also uncover whether it’s better to wait for something magical or take control of your destiny by proactively pitching yourself!
Mastering these methods may be just what’s needed to make amazing destinations part of your everyday life as a travel creator!
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Interesting Reads... 📰
👉 Want to see Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year in nature? Visit these countries! Love how two of the destinations on my travel plans this year are on the list.
👉 Travel throughout Europe this summer on these low-cost routes.
👉 A list of the “safest” places to travel in 2023.
👉 Make wellness a priority this year with these relaxing getaway stays according to Airbnb.
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Until next week…
With love,
Daniella
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