
The official podcast from TBEX – The Future of Travel Media. In this podcast we will be sharing all the latest news, trends and tips for you, and interviewing the movers and shakers in the travel creative ecosystem.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 74 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelBusinessMarketingSociety & Culture | |||

What happens when the platforms you've spent years building on suddenly stop delivering?
Travel creators have lived through countless social media changes, Google updates and shifting algorithms. In this episode, Palle Bo and Rick Calvert sit down ... more
What happens when Google and AI companies can answer a travel question using the experiences, photos and expertise of creators – without sending the reader to the creator who did the work?
Travel Matters hosts Palle Bo and Rick Calvert sit down wit... more
What happens when the platforms that built your business suddenly stop sending you traffic – or your entire industry shuts down almost overnight?
Gary Arndt knows both scenarios very well.
Gary was one of the early stars of travel blogging and an... more
What happens to "family travel" when the kids are old enough to order the cocktails?
For Margarita Ibbott, it becomes a completely different kind of travel – and an interesting opportunity for destinations and content creators.
Margarita started ... more
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This show centers on travel media, creator monetization, and the evolving landscape of creator partnerships. Across episodes, topics like brand deals, affiliate marketing, SEO for travel content, and the impact of AI on writing surface frequently, along with behind-the-scenes creator stories and practical tactics for building sustainable businesses in travel media. Notable angles include negotiating fair compensation, balancing free trips with value, and leveraging cross-niche collaborations to scale reach. The format combines candid guest perspectives with actionable insights, making it valuable for aspiring and established travel creators, marketers, and brand sponsors exploring authentic creator collaborations.
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Recent guests on Travel Matters include:
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2. Julia McCoy
3. Shelley Marmor
4. Jen Ruiz
5. Melvin Boecher
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