Inside Travel Media Bootcamp Part 1: Working With Tourism Boards

I recently went to Waco, Texas, to lead my first ever two-day intensive workshop called Travel Media Bootcamp for 12 people interested in publishing their own travel stories and learning how to work with tourism boards. Our attendees got a firsthand experience of what it's like to be on a media trip. Plus, they learned about pitching, working with tourism boards and PR agencies, storytelling, and so much more. We laughed a lot, met many of the creative businesses that give Waco its vibrant feel, and created some long-lasting friendships. On the podcast, I share a small part of our conversations during the Travel Media Bootcamp. You'll learn about working with tourism boards and what this process looks like before, during, and after the trip. You’ll hear the voices of Paula Carreiro, my Travel Media Bootcamp partner and travel PR veteran who represents Panama's tourism board. And Susan Morrison, a representative for Waco, Texas tourism, and of course, our attendees. Our first trip was a great success, and Paula and I are already working on our next destination. If you'd like to know when the next trip opens and which destination we'll go to, be sure to visit travelmedialab.com/trip to stay informed.