The first round of speakers at TBEX Africa 2023 is a collection of 8 highly skilled professionals who will provide travel media – including tourism brands, content creators, influencers and vloggers – with constructive information, tools, and innovative strategies for success in the current travel and tourism space.
This is TBEX’s first conference to held in Africa. Hosted in Durban, South Africa on 17-20 October, TBEX Africa will also provide a wealth of information for industry travel and tourism providers on how to develop an effective online presence and work effectively with content creators.
Martinique Lewis is the host of National Geographic’s ”Black Travel Across America”, and is an award-winning diversity in travel consultant, President of the Black Travel Alliance, and Travel Pulses’ ”Most influential people in travel”. She is the creator of The ABC Travel Greenbook and App! – the number one resource connecting travelers to the African Diaspora Globally.
Trusted amongst her peers as a ‘’connector’’ she is always connecting the dots to ensure the travel industry is mindful of diversity, not just as a ‘Buzz word’’ but an action that produces results. As a Digital Disruptor whose immensely in love with all things travel, daily she strives to change the narrative by advocating for travelers that represent different demographics across multiple platforms.
Working directly with tourism boards and travel brands she creates content that is exciting and influential. Her mission is to change the face of tourism forever so that we all feel represented and see ourselves reflected.
In her TBEX Africa 2023 session, Martinique will discuss how to get your content from social media to TV.
Nour Brahimi is the first female Algerian travel vlogger, and one of the top travel content creators in the Middle East and North Africa. With her 7 years of experience of publishing content across platforms, she Gained over 1.8 million followers on the internet. She helped hundreds of people make viral videos, reaching millions of their target audiences. She was a 2019 nominee for Best Algerian YouTuber of the Year and Best Algerian Instagrammer of the Year.
Nour will detail how to make viral short videos.
Eulanda and Omo Osagiede are co-founders of Hey! Dip Your Toes In (HDYTI); an award-winning blog which promotes creative digital content with a focus on global travel and food culture.
Using their skills in content creation and brand consulting, they have helped travel and food culture brands like IBM, Coca-Cola, McCain, Global Food Tourism Association, Cruise Line International Association, Choose Chicago, and Etihad Airways to tell their stories and create compelling digital content which has improved their marketing objectives and visibility within their niche areas.
Their work has been featured in Lonely Planet, Forbes, House of Coco magazine, Blogosphere magazine, VOYAGE, Griot Republic, Cheap-O-Air, and other publications.
Their authoritative voice on diversity and inclusion, food tourism, and influencer marketing has led to them being sought out as workshop facilitators, brand ambassadors, and guest speakers at events around the world like TEDx, GFTC, TFM, TBEX, WITS, Traverse, Hotelympia, and WTM London.
Eulanda & Omo will explain to the TBEX Africa audience how content creators can acquire brand 0artnerships in 2024 and beyond.
Kerwin McKenzie is an experienced traveler and former airline employee. He has visited 108 countries recognized by the United Nations, flown on 186 airlines, and visited over 145 territories/regions of the world. Since April 2002, he is a Content Creator at Passrider.com where he has used different strategies to grow his audience.
His extensive knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of the airline industry – including routes, airlines, frequent flyer programs, non-revenue travel and travel related products – has been acquired over many years of traveling and a dedicated career working in the industry. Kerwin is a true aviation enthusiast and his unique perspective makes him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn more about the world of aviation.
Kerwin continues to share his knowledge and experiences with others through his travel blogs and speaking engagements.
In his TBEX Africa session, Kerwin will discuss the benefits of email marketing.
Ursula Petula Barzey is an accomplished digital marketing consultant, entrepreneur, and blogger. As the founder of Moxee Marketing, a London-based digital marketing agency, she has spent the last decade working with travel and lifestyle brands to elevate their online presence, increase website traffic, and drive leads and sales for their businesses.
Passionate about all things Caribbean, Ursula is also the founder of the award-winning digital platform and blog Caribbean & Co. Her love for the region, particularly Montserrat, her family’s place of origin, fuels her constant exploration for the best cultural and culinary adventures, accommodations, and live/work opportunities in the Caribbean.
Since its inception in 2014, Caribbean & Co. has earned five travel media awards, cementing Ursula’s reputation as a leading expert in Caribbean travel and tourism. Her expertise in digital marketing, combined with her deep knowledge of the Caribbean region, makes her a sought-after consultant, speaker, and commentator in the travel and tourism industry.
Ursula will share the power of content marketing and how to drive more leads and sales for your travel brand.
Sharon Gourlay is a digital entrepreneur who is passionate about working online and the freedom it brings. After convincing herself and her husband that they should set off overseas indefinitely while building an online business at the end of 2014, Sharon not only achieved this goal, but also built a successful travel blog and affiliate sites that have bought a life of freedom for her and her family. Sharon has since sold her family travel blog and concentrates on a Malaysian destination blog when not helping other bloggers achieve the same results. You can find Sharon at DigitalNomadWannabe.com.
At TBEX Africa, Sharon will detail how to use a website to market your brand.
Travis Levius (@misterlevius) is freelance travel journalist, content creator and digital nomad loosely based between Atlanta and London. After quitting his assistant teacher job in Atlanta to pursue the unknown across the pond in 2014, he somehow stumbled upon a career that’s brought him to 30+ countries and all seven continents. His writing has appeared in TIME, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, and others. He is also the co-author of Lonely Planet’s Experience London guidebook.
Travis will explain money-making negotiating for content creators and freelancers.
To secure your place in these sessions and many more, register for TBEX Africa 2023 today! Register Here
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