Last Thursday it was time for the Travel News Market 2022 - the travel industry's big happening. We were there to discuss collaborations with destinations and travel companies, but also to mingle and meet friends.
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A travel event for professionals
Travel News Market is an annual B2B (business to business) trade fair for the travel industry. This is usually a well-attended event where destinations, travel agencies, airlines, travel journalists, travel bloggers and others have the opportunity to meet.
"Speed dating" in the Travel News Market 2022
You can already book 15-minute meetings with exhibitors in advance. We had each booked a long list. Peter and his brother Micke, who works with us as a media salesman, went together and had 17 meetings booked. I (Helena) went alone and had 15 meetings booked. An intense day in other words ...!
We met both destinations and companies that we already cooperate with, and those that we are curious about. Above all, we met with destinations in Europe, but we also met with some more exotic places and some shipping companies and airlines. Interesting and inspiring!
Bourbon tasting
At the fair, a bourbon tasting was also organised, along with a presentation, via Travel South USA. Peter and Micke had happened to book meetings at the same time, so it was only me (Helena) who could go to the tasting. And who was little jealousy ...?
What did I think? Well, I don't know if bourbon will be my favourite drink, but it was very interesting both to try and to learn a bit more. We tried Bulleit Bourbon, Buffalo Trace and Bulleit Rye, which all had different flavours. Have you ever had bourbon? What do you think?
Meetings with travel writers
In addition to all the meetings, it is incredibly fun to meet all the other travel writers, journalists, bloggers, instagrammers and youtubers. Unlike last year (because we thought it was a bit sparse on the blog front.), there were now many writers on site. I didn't get a picture of all of them, but some were caught on the lens ...
Party in the evening
In keeping with tradition, there was a party in the evening. This time the party was organised at Operaterrassen. Here there were some drinks, food and mingle. Then our small group continued on to a hotel bar, to be able to talk more in peace and quiet, the rest of the evening.
We hope that some of the new collaborations can lead to interesting and good content here on FREEDOMtravel. Please also follow us on @freedomtravelnews on Facebook and on @freedomtravelnews on Instagram!
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Ann-Louise Paulsson says:
So nice to meet you (and all the other travel bloggers), it's been far too long. Hope to see you again soon.
13 November 2022 - 12:07
Helena says:
Likewise!!! Agree, it has been a little bad with meetings, sooo fun to meet!
13 November 2022 - 19:57
Ditte says:
What fun! Thanks for the report. This year was the first time in several years that I wasn't there, so it's great to get a little taste from here.
13 November 2022 - 13:52
Helena says:
Hope to see you at another time Ditte!!!
13 November 2022 - 19:58
diana's dreams says:
Lovely day you had, unfortunately I was sick, it would have been nice to see you hugs.
13 November 2022 - 16:07
Helena says:
Hope you are feeling better now Diana! And that we will see you soon! Hugs
13 November 2022 - 19:58
BP says:
Glad that the event was so well attended:-) Hope that your speed dating will lead to collaborations with companies that hold houses in other countries than those you have already visited. Keep your fingers crossed.
As for whiskey, my husband always preferred Bourbon to Scotch. I don't like whiskey at all. In general, I think that spirits are not good. Wine and beer, on the other hand, I don't say no to;-)
13 November 2022 - 17:21
Helena says:
Yes, there will be some new countries! We start with Cyprus very soon 😉 Glad your husband liked bourbon! I think that scotch can be a little milder, which appeals to me a little more, but I'm not a whiskey connoisseur, so ... 😉.
13 November 2022 - 20:02
Travelsis says:
Oh so fun for you to meet😍. Hope you get some fun collaborations that we can follow a little here iaf⭐️./Pernilla
13 November 2022 - 23:02