Join Travel Massive and Stay22 for the official launch of the 2026 Travel Creator Economy Study Everyone has opinions on the travel creator economy. Now we have the data. Be part of our LIVE webinar with Travel Massive and Stay22 as we unveil the 2026 Travel Creator Economy Study and explore the hard data behind what creators earn, what brands actually want, and where the real opportunities are hiding. 💻 LIVE Webinar (Online) 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 29th July 2026 ⏰ Time: 2pm - 3pm BST (9am NYC / 3pm Berlin / 9pm Singapore) 👉 Join us LIVE for the event, plus a recording will be provided to all participants Register at: https://www.travelmassive.com/events/live-webinar-whats-driving-content-monetization-in-2026-4665056992 With a US$200 billion total addressable market size, the travel creator economy has become one of the most influential forces shaping travel marketing, storytelling, and consumer decision-making. Yet there remains limited industry data on how creators and travel brands work together, what drives successful partnerships, and where the biggest opportunities and challenges exist. Drawing on current insights from 500 creators, tourism boards, PR agencies, hospitality brands, tour operators, and marketing professionals worldwide this LIVE webinar will reveal the key findings and data from our comprehensive study. You'll Hear From • Matthew Gardiner, Webinar host and Director at London Travel Massive • Felix Contant, Creator Partnerships at Stay22 • Kash Bhattacharya, Founder and Editor of the BudgetTraveller • Carae Hilcher, Travel Blogger at Girl on a Zebra What You'll Learn: • The current state of the travel creator economy in 2026 • How creators and travel brands are collaborating today • Key challenges facing both creators and travel businesses • What travel organizations look for when selecting creator partners • Opportunities to improve collaboration, transparency, and campaign performance Who Should Attend? — Travel Content Creators: Bloggers, influencers, journalists, photographers, videographers, YouTubers, podcasters, newsletter publishers, and digital storytellers looking to better understand industry trends and strengthen brand partnerships. — Travel Industry Professionals: Destination marketing organizations, tourism boards, PR and communications agencies, marketing teams, hotels, accommodation providers, tour operators, experience providers, and travel brands seeking data-driven insights into creator collaborations. Why Attend? Whether you're a creator building new partnerships or a travel brand investing in creator marketing, this LIVE webinar will provide valuable research-backed insights to help you make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and achieve better outcomes. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions, and discuss what the findings mean for the future of travel creator-industry collaboration. About the Research The 2026 Travel Creator Economy Study is a global research initiative led by Travel Massive supported by Stay22 and industry partners. The study was created to help establish a clearer understanding of the travel creator ecosystem and provide helpful benchmarks for both creators and travel businesses. By bringing together perspectives from across the industry, the research aims to support more effective partnerships and outcomes for everyone involved. Get your copy today at: https://www.travelmassive.com/stay22 ✅ Secure your spot today. Be among the first to access the findings and join the conversation shaping the future of the travel creator economy. — We look forward to seeing you! About Stay22 🚀 Stay22 gives creators a smarter way to monetize travel content across blogs, websites, and YouTube. It offers quick setup, clear performance tracking, and a way to start earning without rebuilding the content you already have. Learn more at https://tmsv.co/stay22 About Travel Massive 🌍 Travel Massive is the world's largest community of travel industry professionals, connecting people across the travel ecosystem in over 100 cities. If you're a creator in travel, then you'll fit right in around here. We're the OG of travel blogger meetups, connecting over 10,000 content creators with brands and destinations.

Curious about the 2026 Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism (SET) Competition and how to apply? Join us live for our Info Session and get all your questions answered in one place: 📅 28 May 2026 ⏰ 14:00 CET 💻 Online Whether you are at the idea stage or already running a venture, this session is designed to give you everything you need to put together a strong application before the 30 June deadline. We are also delighted to share that our partner Amadeus will join us in the session! Together we will cover: 🔹 Who can apply and how to get started 🔹 How to choose your track: Launch or Growth 🔹 What the program looks like from application to final pitch 🔹 Tips from the team for a strong submission 🔹 The newly introduced Amadeus Prize Register to join us live or to receive the recording afterwards. 👉 Learn bout the SET Competition and Apply at: www.socialtourismcompetition.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4867414089793536

Calling all creators, publishers and travel brands... 🚀 Learn exactly what’s driving real revenue for travel creators in 2026 The travel creator economy is shifting fast. In 2025, 5,000+ creators drove $1 billion in travel bookings through Stay22 — despite Google updates, AI saturation, and volatile traffic. So what's actually working? Join us for a data-packed session unpacking the new Stay22 Affiliate Trends Report: which destinations are driving demand, which cities convert best, and why "where to stay" and itinerary content are outperforming everything else for affiliate revenue. ⭐ Feuza Reis (Founder of Fuse Travels & Partnerships Manager at Stay22) brings a rare dual perspective — as an Italy-focused creator and a monetisation strategist working with thousands of publishers, she has firsthand insight into what's actually converting in 2026. Learn more at https://fusetravels.com/en/ Hosted by Matthew Gardiner — Director of Travel Massive London and strategic communications leader — who'll guide the conversation and make sure you leave with practical, actionable takeaways. Don't guess what's next in travel. Get the data, the strategy, and the insider insight. Topics we'll cover: ✅ What’s actually working in 2026 💻 Practical examples of new content trends 🇮🇹 What destinations are driving demand 📈 Which cities are converting at the highest rates 💬 Your content questions, answered Reserve your spot now to watch live. The recording will be available afterwards. Register at https://www.travelmassive.com/events/live-webinar-with-stay22-the-1-billion-blueprint-for-travel-content-success-5557193149 Did you miss the Stay22 Affiliate Trends Report? Get your copy today at https://hubs.ly/Q045pkkl0

Join us for the Final Pitch Contest and Award Ceremony of the Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism Competition 2025! On November 17, the 10 finalists will pitch their ventures live to an international Jury and audience. The Jury will select the winners in two categories: Launch Track and Growth Track. Save the date: 📅 November 17, 2025 🕑 14:00 CET 📍 Online – Livestream available https://socialtourismcompetition.com/

Join Thousands of Bloggers Earning Passively with Stay22. Turn your travel content into revenue — effortlessly. Stay22’s free tool, Let Me Allez, helps creators monetize smarter with AI-powered smart links that work for you: • Automatically replaces broken links and boosts conversions • Inserts affiliate links instantly with AI • Promotes top travel brands — all in one simple script • Saves you hours every week • In 2024 alone, Let Me Allez powered over $500M in bookings for content creators like you. No extra work. Just extra earnings. 👉 Sign up now at https://tmsv.co/stay22signup ----- Join us on Thursday, July 31 for an expert panel examining how creators and brands are building partnerships that deliver. 👉 This LIVE Webinar is for content creators, tourism boards, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and brand strategists looking for practical takeaways to build their content and marketing strategies into 2026 and beyond. 🎤 Learn from our expert panel Q&A with Ashley Norman (PTG Consulting), Kimberly Davies (Walkaboot Travel), Félix Contant (Stay22) and lead researcher Kateryna Topol (Travel Massive). In this webinar, powered by Stay22, we'll discuss the following topics with perspectives from creators and industry experts: ✅ What travel brands actually want 🧠 Inside the creator mindset 📈 Real revenue benchmarks 🤝 Dealbreakers, pitfalls, and must-dos 🚀 How to create smarter, more sustainable partnerships See you online! Be sure to register to attend. Learn more: https://www.travelmassive.com/events/live-webinar-how-to-build-partnerships-that-earn-panel-with-dmos-creators-and-stay22-3394749905

Watch the 2024 Pitch Competition and Award Ceremony for the Social Tourism Competition. Join us on 18 November 2024 to watch live the online pitches of the 10 finalists. Meet the 10 finalists that will compete: Growth Track: • Astrostays – India • Khalifast Fashion Design – Kenya • ORMA Guides – Italy • Tripseed – Thailand • Appennini for All – Italy Launch Track: • Your Accessible Flight – Moldova / Portugal • Namlolwe Kayak Excursions – Kenya • Janakpur Cultural Trails – Nepal • Buslunteer – Belgium • Himalayan Women Trail Leaders – USA / Nepal 🏆 The winners in each category – Launch and Growth Tracks, will receive €3000 financial prize and marketing support from all of our partners. Learn more at https://socialtourismcompetition.com/

This September we have a new event meant to support your interest/career in the Travel Industry, specifically content creation and education. Bring your lunch and log-in to Travel Massive Toronto’s hour-long webinar all about FAMs/Press Trips! Register for the event on Travel Massive: https://www.travelmassive.com/events/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-fam-press-trip-3667871371

The Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism is back in 2024 – are you ready to win? Join us online on 28 May, Tuesday, for an online Info Session and Q&A to learn more: • What's new in 2024 • Who should apply and why • Who are the partners and prizes • How to get the most out of the competition 👉 About the Competition The Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism is the first worldwide competition focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship in tourism and hospitality. Deadline for applications is 30 June 2024. The partners supporting the Competition this year are: booking.com, Amadeus, Lufthansa City Center, Travel Massive, the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, SINA, ITB Berlin, Teejit, and WIIF. 🚀 You can apply in 2 categories: • LAUNCH Track – for new ideas • GROWTH Track – for existing businesses 🙋‍♀️ Who is the Competition for: You are a social entrepreneur and you have an idea or project that: ✔️ Is related to tourism ✔️ Has social, communal, or environmental mission in its core; ✔️ Support some of the 17 UN's Sustainable Development Goals 🏆 Competition Process: Ten finalists will receive invaluable 8-week business mentorship from our expert Mentors and will compete at the final Pitch Contest on 28 November 2024. The winners in each category will receive marketing and business support from our partners, online trainings, feedback from industry experts, event exposure, and many more from our 2024 partners. Learn more at www.socialtourismcompetition.com