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Melissa Blettner
Country
Company
Ancient Lore Village
Job title
CEO
Interests
Travel, Cruising, Casinos. Gardening
About me
Micah Spicer
Country
Company
Ancient Lore Village
Job title
Director of Sales & Marketing
Interests
About me
Christine Mora
Country
Company
bespokeconcierge.com
Job title
Manager
Interests
About me
Foodie, pet lover, travel enthusiast, tourism and hospitality professional. Love my island of Puerto Rico and am eager to share with you all the best insights.
Amanda Machuca
Country
Company
Bespoke Lifestyle Management
Job title
Sales Assosiate
Interests
About me
Norma Lizardi
Country
Company
Instagram
Job title
Interests
About me
Angie Comas
Country
Company
Job title
Interests
About me
Jordan Stout
Country
Company
CrowdRiff
Job title
Marketing Activations Manager
Interests
About me
Kash Miah
Country
Company
CrowdRiff
Job title
VP, Marketing
Interests
About me
Lizzie Arnold
Country
Company
diamondpr.com
Job title
Interests
About me
Sarah Nolan
Country
Company
Donegal Tourism
Job title
Head of Tourism
Interests
About me
Karla Colon
Country
Company
East Island Excursions
Job title
Interests
About me
Sorren Varney
Country
Company
East Island Excursions
Job title
Director of Sales and Customer Experience
Interests
About me
Reinaldo Saude
Country
Company
FareHarbor
Job title
Senior Strategic Partnership Manager
Interests
About me
Alix LaBelle
Country
Company
FareHarbor
Job title
Interests
About me
Nelmeraris Baretti
Country
Company
Global Rescue
Job title
Senior Marketing Associate
Interests
About me
Travel Boldly
WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING TRAVEL PROTECTION
Clarisabel Viera
Country
Company
Global Rescue
Job title
Member Service and Sales Supervisor
Interests
About me
Greetings! I'm Clarisabel, a passionate adventurer and the proud representative of Global Rescue. With vast experience in the travel and tourism industry, I’ve dedicated my career to ensuring travelers can explore the world with confidence and peace of mind.
At Global Rescue, we specialize in providing world-class medical, security, and crisis response services. Our mission is to protect and assist travelers wherever they may go, ensuring they have access to expert help in emergencies. Whether it’s a medical evacuation from a remote location or security assistance during a crisis, Global Rescue is committed to delivering unmatched support and peace of mind to our clients.
In my role, I’m dedicated to educating and empowering travelers, agents, and partners about the critical importance of travel safety. I’m here to share our innovative solutions and success stories, and to collaborate on making travel safer for everyone.
Want to know more? find out here https://info.globalrescue.com/tbex2024 or let's set
Melina Aguilar
Country
Company
Isla Caribe
Job title
Founder, CEO and Tour Guide
Interests
History, Culture, Travel
About me
???? Storyteller, tour guide, traveler. I am a local Puerto Rican certified guide and tour operator with travel experience in over 50 countries.
Ernie Xavier Rivera Collazo
Country
Company
Isla Caribe
Job title
Interests
About me
Colby Sharples
Country
Company
Kansas Tourism
Job title
PR & Communications Manager
Interests
About me
Chris Nuckolls 2
Country
Company
Job title
Interests
About me
Nicolas Singh
Country
Company
Quark Expeditions
Job title
Community Manager
Interests
About me
Laura Ortiz
Country
Company
www.sofritotourspr.com
Job title
CEO
Interests
About me
Doctoral student for aPhD in History of PR and the Caribbean . Owner and tour guide of Sofrito Tours. I love Mofongo and roadtrips.
Alastair Cunningham
Country
Company
Stay22
Job title
Senior Business Development Manager
Interests
About me
Helping you monetise your content better (and faster!). Feel free to stop by and say hello!
Felix Contant
Country
Company
Stay22
Job title
Partnerships Manager
Interests
Affiliate marketing, business growth
About me
Hello! I’m Felix, a Partnerships Manager at Stay22, where we blend the power of AI with innovative affiliate marketing strategies to revolutionize how travel bloggers monetize their content. My role involves forging sustainable partnerships and exploring new avenues to enhance earnings from accommodation recommendations. With a keen eye on the evolving travel tech landscape, I'm passionate about helping creators and publishers turn their passion into profit, ensuring that every journey narrated is also a journey rewarded. Looking forward to connecting with fellow travel enthusiasts and industry professionals to discuss potential collaborations and share insights on the future of travel blogging!
Karolina Brudek-Slegers
Country
Company
European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)
Job title
Interests
About me
Izabella Cooper
Country
Company
Frontex
Job title
Interests
About me
Chris Nuckolls
Country
Company
The Moorings
Job title
Interests
About me
Yuta Dobkyavichute
Country
Company
Travelpayouts
Job title
Interests
About me
Stephanie Avilés
Country
Company
Trip Whisperer, Vamos Rent-A-Car
Job title
PR & Marketing Consultant
Interests
About me
Hello fellow traveler! I'm attending TBEX in San Juan this year representing my client Vamos Rent-A-Car, an independently owned car rental company in Costa Rica that prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees and several free perks with your car rental.
Bio:
Stephanie is a PR and marketing consultant with a decade of experience in the beverage industry managing craft and luxury wine & spirits accounts. She began her career in media relations and honed her creative abilities working on new product launches, experiential activations, content marketing, and social media campaigns for local and global brands. An enthusiastic solo traveler and adventurous imbiber, Stephanie now works with travel & hospitality clients to bring their stories to life and help them achieve their business goals.
Jayci Altenbernd
Country
Company
Visit Fargo-Moorhead
Job title
Digital Marketing Manager
Interests
About me
Carla Murray
Country
Company
Visit Richmond VA / Richmond Region Tourism
Job title
Director of Marketing Communications
Interests
Outdoor Adventure, Family Fun, Beer Trail, Mimosa Trail, Arts, Culture, Black Travel
About me
James Kellerman
Country
Company
VisitWichita
Job title
Interests
About me
Brooklyn Lundy
Country
Company
Alabama Tourism Department
Job title
Public Relations Manager
Interests
About me
Melea Hames
Country
Company
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
Job title
Social Media Manager & Podcast Host
Interests
reading, sports, gardening, cooking, health & fitness, travel
About me
A 1995 Auburn University graduate, Melea has been a social media manager in the tourism industry for more than a decade at Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. At AMLA, Melea is responsible for creating content on Visit North Alabama’s social media platforms, writing blog posts on the website, coordinating the North Alabama Ambassador Program, and speaking at various events and meetings about social media. Melea is also the host of Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama, AMLA’s new podcast, produced by Relic Agency. The podcast won a 2022 Muse Award - Silver in the Audio/Podcast category. Melea was honored in October 2023 with the Tourism Promoter of the Year Award from the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association for her work on the podcast.
Prior to working for AMLA, Melea received her Masters at UNA in Secondary Education and taught middle school English and coached middle school cheerleaders for three years. She also taught English at Calhoun Community College for 8 1/2 half years. Before that s
Pascale Boivin
Country
Company
Destination Québec cité
Job title
Account Executive, Media Relations and Business Development- USA and Luxury Trav
Interests
About me
I'm passionate about tourism, human connections and discovery. I've been working in the tourism industry for over 25 years, and now I'm representing the beautiful city of Québec, which will host TBEX North America in 2025.
Lorraine Richard-Nolin
Country
Company
Destination Québec cité
Job title
Marketing Counselor
Interests
About me
I am a marketing counselor at Destination Québec cité, which will host TBEX North America in 2025. I like to collaborate with content creators to highlight Québec City and its surroundings.
Kara Rosner
Country
Company
Diamond PR + Social Media
Job title
Vice President
Interests
About me
Emma Rosado
Country
Company
Discover Puerto Rico
Job title
Marketing Manager
Interests
About me
Astrid Emmanuelli
Country
Company
Discover Puerto Rico
Job title
Interests
About me
Haleigh Doyle
Country
Company
Explore La Crosse
Job title
Director of Media & Marketing
Interests
About me
Stuart Shaul
Country
Company
GigSky
Job title
Interests
About me
Eva Faircloth
Country
Company
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
Job title
Influencer Management
Interests
About me
Jesse Guidry
Country
Company
Lafayette, Louisiana
Job title
Vice President of Communication
Interests
About me
Jesse Guidry was born and raised in the Crawfish Capital of the World-Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Guidry is an alumnus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Business. He has worked for the past 15 years establishing Public Relations, Marketing, and Communication departments with numerous organizations, including the Acadiana Outreach Center, the Acadiana Center for the Arts, the Bayou Vermilion District, as well as Vermilionville and currently at Lafayette Travel, where he serves as the Vice President of Communication.
He is deeply involved in the community where he lives, donating his time and talents to local non-profit and for-profit organizations that create the unique culture that is Lafayette. He has served on the705’s board of directors, is a founding member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana-Acadiana Chapter as well as the Southern Screen Film Festival, on the Louisiana Folk Roots board of directors as president, the Acadiana Food Allia
Nadezhda Chernyadeva
Country
Company
Travelpayouts
Job title
Partnerships Manager
Interests
About me
Caucasus and dog lover, based in Copenhagen, helping travel-content creators at Travelpayouts:)
Autumn Sperry
Country
Company
Visit Anchorage
Job title
Tourism Sales Manager
Interests
About me
Kara Troglin
Country
Company
Visit Anchorage
Job title
Interests
About me
Ashley Aubitz
Country
Company
Visit Fargo-Moorhead
Job title
Interests
About me
Andrea Mestdagh
Country
Company
Visit Jacksonville and the Beaches
Job title
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
Interests
About me
Charlene Hale
Country
Company
Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Job title
Director of Partnerships and Travel Media
Interests
Looking for media partners to write about our diverse parish.
About me
Jefferson Parish is a very diverse parish with beautiful green space, great shopping and food! We have something for everyone. We are the family friendly neighbor to New Orleans.
Faye Broussard Dauzat
Country
Company
Visit Jefferson Parish
Job title
Digital Marketing and Social Content Manager
Interests
About me
As the Digital Marketing Manager at Visit Jefferson Parish, I'm always on the lookout for innovative ways to showcase the unique charm and attractions of Jefferson Parish.
At TBEX, I'm excited to connect with digital influencers and content creators who share my enthusiasm for exploring new destinations and sharing their experiences with their following.
If you're passionate about social media, travel, and telling compelling stories, let's connect! I'd love to learn more about your work and explore potential collaboration opportunities that can help drive awareness and interest in Jefferson Parish as a must-visit destination.
Liana Acevedo
Country
Company
Visit Richmond
Job title
Director, Destination Services
Interests
Music, Food, Beach, Floral Design
About me
I lead the destination services team in Richmond, VA USA to serve as a liaison between our destination and events. Our goal is to drive business locally from an event logistics standpoint and visitor spending standpoint. My department amplifies the offerings and local happenings within our community to delegates and visitors alike.
Roberto Rivera-Saavedra
Country
Company
West Side Destination Tours
Job title
CEO (Tour guide/Operator/Concierge)
Interests
Food, Music, Culture, History, Art, Dance, Traveling, Camping, Watersports, Outdoor activities, Sports
About me
Passionate entrepreneur with a genuine love for nature and leisure activities, enjoy social events, cooking and the outdoors in general. Self taught musician, very proud of my puertorrican culture, who deeply cares about helping others and volunteering work. Family and friends relationship are very important to me. Like to meet new people and be of service. Have travel the world but still have many places in the personal list to visit and then some to go back again.
Brooklyn Lundy
Country
Company
Alabama Tourism Department
Job title
Public Relations Manager
Interests
About me
Micah Spicer
Country
Company
Ancient Lore Village
Job title
Director of Sales & Marketing
Interests
About me
Melissa Blettner
Country
Company
Ancient Lore Village
Job title
CEO
Interests
Travel, Cruising, Casinos. Gardening
About me
Amanda Machuca
Country
Company
Bespoke Lifestyle Management
Job title
Sales Assosiate
Interests
About me
Christine Mora
Country
Company
bespokeconcierge.com
Job title
Manager
Interests
About me
Foodie, pet lover, travel enthusiast, tourism and hospitality professional. Love my island of Puerto Rico and am eager to share with you all the best insights.
Angie Comas
Country
Company
Job title
Interests
About me
Norma Lizardi
Country
Company
Instagram
Job title
Interests
About me
Kash Miah
Country
Company
CrowdRiff
Job title
VP, Marketing
Interests
About me
Jordan Stout
Country
Company
CrowdRiff
Job title
Marketing Activations Manager
Interests
About me
Emma Rosado
Country
Company
Discover Puerto Rico
Job title
Marketing Manager
Interests
About me
Sarah Nolan
Country
Company
Donegal Tourism
Job title
Head of Tourism
Interests
About me
Sorren Varney
Country
Company
East Island Excursions
Job title
Director of Sales and Customer Experience
Interests
About me
Karla Colon
Country
Company
East Island Excursions
Job title
Interests
About me
Alix LaBelle
Country
Company
FareHarbor
Job title
Interests
About me
Reinaldo Saude
Country
Company
FareHarbor
Job title
Senior Strategic Partnership Manager
Interests
About me
Stuart Shaul
Country
Company
GigSky
Job title
Interests
About me
Nelmeraris Baretti
Country
Company
Global Rescue
Job title
Senior Marketing Associate
Interests
About me
Travel Boldly
WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING TRAVEL PROTECTION
Clarisabel Viera
Country
Company
Global Rescue
Job title
Member Service and Sales Supervisor
Interests
About me
Greetings! I'm Clarisabel, a passionate adventurer and the proud representative of Global Rescue. With vast experience in the travel and tourism industry, I’ve dedicated my career to ensuring travelers can explore the world with confidence and peace of mind.
At Global Rescue, we specialize in providing world-class medical, security, and crisis response services. Our mission is to protect and assist travelers wherever they may go, ensuring they have access to expert help in emergencies. Whether it’s a medical evacuation from a remote location or security assistance during a crisis, Global Rescue is committed to delivering unmatched support and peace of mind to our clients.
In my role, I’m dedicated to educating and empowering travelers, agents, and partners about the critical importance of travel safety. I’m here to share our innovative solutions and success stories, and to collaborate on making travel safer for everyone.
Want to know more? find out here https://info.globalrescue.com/tbex2024 or let's set
Eva Faircloth
Country
Company
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
Job title
Influencer Management
Interests
About me
Melina Aguilar
Country
Company
Isla Caribe
Job title
Founder, CEO and Tour Guide
Interests
History, Culture, Travel
About me
???? Storyteller, tour guide, traveler. I am a local Puerto Rican certified guide and tour operator with travel experience in over 50 countries.
Ernie Xavier Rivera Collazo
Country
Company
Isla Caribe
Job title
Interests
About me
Colby Sharples
Country
Company
Kansas Tourism
Job title
PR & Communications Manager
Interests
About me
Chris Nuckolls 2
Country
Company
Job title
Interests
About me
Laura Ortiz
Country
Company
www.sofritotourspr.com
Job title
CEO
Interests
About me
Doctoral student for aPhD in History of PR and the Caribbean . Owner and tour guide of Sofrito Tours. I love Mofongo and roadtrips.
Alastair Cunningham
Country
Company
Stay22
Job title
Senior Business Development Manager
Interests
About me
Helping you monetise your content better (and faster!). Feel free to stop by and say hello!
Felix Contant
Country
Company
Stay22
Job title
Partnerships Manager
Interests
Affiliate marketing, business growth
About me
Hello! I’m Felix, a Partnerships Manager at Stay22, where we blend the power of AI with innovative affiliate marketing strategies to revolutionize how travel bloggers monetize their content. My role involves forging sustainable partnerships and exploring new avenues to enhance earnings from accommodation recommendations. With a keen eye on the evolving travel tech landscape, I'm passionate about helping creators and publishers turn their passion into profit, ensuring that every journey narrated is also a journey rewarded. Looking forward to connecting with fellow travel enthusiasts and industry professionals to discuss potential collaborations and share insights on the future of travel blogging!
Karolina Brudek-Slegers
Country
Company
European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)
Job title
Interests
About me
Izabella Cooper
Country
Company
Frontex
Job title
Interests
About me
Chris Nuckolls
Country
Company
The Moorings
Job title
Interests
About me
Nadezhda Chernyadeva
Country
Company
Travelpayouts
Job title
Partnerships Manager
Interests
About me
Caucasus and dog lover, based in Copenhagen, helping travel-content creators at Travelpayouts:)
Yuta Dobkyavichute
Country
Company
Travelpayouts
Job title
Interests
About me
Stephanie Avilés
Country
Company
Trip Whisperer, Vamos Rent-A-Car
Job title
PR & Marketing Consultant
Interests
About me
Hello fellow traveler! I'm attending TBEX in San Juan this year representing my client Vamos Rent-A-Car, an independently owned car rental company in Costa Rica that prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees and several free perks with your car rental.
Bio:
Stephanie is a PR and marketing consultant with a decade of experience in the beverage industry managing craft and luxury wine & spirits accounts. She began her career in media relations and honed her creative abilities working on new product launches, experiential activations, content marketing, and social media campaigns for local and global brands. An enthusiastic solo traveler and adventurous imbiber, Stephanie now works with travel & hospitality clients to bring their stories to life and help them achieve their business goals.
Ashley Aubitz
Country
Company
Visit Fargo-Moorhead
Job title
Interests
About me
Jayci Altenbernd
Country
Company
Visit Fargo-Moorhead
Job title
Digital Marketing Manager
Interests
About me
Andrea Mestdagh
Country
Company
Visit Jacksonville and the Beaches
Job title
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
Interests
About me
Charlene Hale
Country
Company
Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Job title
Director of Partnerships and Travel Media
Interests
Looking for media partners to write about our diverse parish.
About me
Jefferson Parish is a very diverse parish with beautiful green space, great shopping and food! We have something for everyone. We are the family friendly neighbor to New Orleans.
Liana Acevedo
Country
Company
Visit Richmond
Job title
Director, Destination Services
Interests
Music, Food, Beach, Floral Design
About me
I lead the destination services team in Richmond, VA USA to serve as a liaison between our destination and events. Our goal is to drive business locally from an event logistics standpoint and visitor spending standpoint. My department amplifies the offerings and local happenings within our community to delegates and visitors alike.
Carla Murray
Country
Company
Visit Richmond VA / Richmond Region Tourism
Job title
Director of Marketing Communications
Interests
Outdoor Adventure, Family Fun, Beer Trail, Mimosa Trail, Arts, Culture, Black Travel
About me
James Kellerman
Country
Company
VisitWichita
Job title
Interests
About me
Kara Rosner
Country
Company
Diamond PR + Social Media
Job title
Vice President
Interests
About me
Lizzie Arnold
Country
Company
diamondpr.com
Job title
Interests
About me
Melea Hames
Country
Company
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
Job title
Social Media Manager & Podcast Host
Interests
reading, sports, gardening, cooking, health & fitness, travel
About me
A 1995 Auburn University graduate, Melea has been a social media manager in the tourism industry for more than a decade at Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. At AMLA, Melea is responsible for creating content on Visit North Alabama’s social media platforms, writing blog posts on the website, coordinating the North Alabama Ambassador Program, and speaking at various events and meetings about social media. Melea is also the host of Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama, AMLA’s new podcast, produced by Relic Agency. The podcast won a 2022 Muse Award - Silver in the Audio/Podcast category. Melea was honored in October 2023 with the Tourism Promoter of the Year Award from the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association for her work on the podcast.
Prior to working for AMLA, Melea received her Masters at UNA in Secondary Education and taught middle school English and coached middle school cheerleaders for three years. She also taught English at Calhoun Community College for 8 1/2 half years. Before that s
Lorraine Richard-Nolin
Country
Company
Destination Québec cité
Job title
Marketing Counselor
Interests
About me
I am a marketing counselor at Destination Québec cité, which will host TBEX North America in 2025. I like to collaborate with content creators to highlight Québec City and its surroundings.
Pascale Boivin
Country
Company
Destination Québec cité
Job title
Account Executive, Media Relations and Business Development- USA and Luxury Trav
Interests
About me
I'm passionate about tourism, human connections and discovery. I've been working in the tourism industry for over 25 years, and now I'm representing the beautiful city of Québec, which will host TBEX North America in 2025.
Astrid Emmanuelli
Country
Company
Discover Puerto Rico
Job title
Interests
About me
Haleigh Doyle
Country
Company
Explore La Crosse
Job title
Director of Media & Marketing
Interests
About me
Jesse Guidry
Country
Company
Lafayette, Louisiana
Job title
Vice President of Communication
Interests
About me
Jesse Guidry was born and raised in the Crawfish Capital of the World-Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Guidry is an alumnus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Business. He has worked for the past 15 years establishing Public Relations, Marketing, and Communication departments with numerous organizations, including the Acadiana Outreach Center, the Acadiana Center for the Arts, the Bayou Vermilion District, as well as Vermilionville and currently at Lafayette Travel, where he serves as the Vice President of Communication.
He is deeply involved in the community where he lives, donating his time and talents to local non-profit and for-profit organizations that create the unique culture that is Lafayette. He has served on the705’s board of directors, is a founding member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana-Acadiana Chapter as well as the Southern Screen Film Festival, on the Louisiana Folk Roots board of directors as president, the Acadiana Food Allia
Nicolas Singh
Country
Company
Quark Expeditions
Job title
Community Manager
Interests
About me
Autumn Sperry
Country
Company
Visit Anchorage
Job title
Tourism Sales Manager
Interests
About me
Kara Troglin
Country
Company
Visit Anchorage
Job title
Interests
About me
Roberto Rivera-Saavedra
Country
Company
West Side Destination Tours
Job title
CEO (Tour guide/Operator/Concierge)
Interests
Food, Music, Culture, History, Art, Dance, Traveling, Camping, Watersports, Outdoor activities, Sports
About me
Passionate entrepreneur with a genuine love for nature and leisure activities, enjoy social events, cooking and the outdoors in general. Self taught musician, very proud of my puertorrican culture, who deeply cares about helping others and volunteering work. Family and friends relationship are very important to me. Like to meet new people and be of service. Have travel the world but still have many places in the personal list to visit and then some to go back again.
