If you have been to a travel conference or trade show of any kind, you know that you will walk out with stacks of business cards. Everyone you meet gives you one. So if you are like me, you put a rubber band around them and throw them in your luggage. Then what do you do with them?
TBEX Toronto: We Broke the Speed Dating Server
Many of you logged into Blogger Bridge on Monday to fill out your profiles, and even more of you logged in today to schedule appointments for speed dating. So many, in fact, that we broke outgoing mail on the server. This was, of course, the critical piece at the root of sending and receiving invitations for appointments as well as messages.
Travel Blog Exchange: What to Know About Bringing Children to TBEX Toronto
Are you planning to bring your family along with you to TBEX? Whether you’re a family travel blogger or you’re just taking advantage of an opportunity to explore our host city before or after the conference, here’s some information that you’ll need to know to help you decide how to best situate your family.
Travel Blog Exchange: Food Blogger Andrew Dobson Recommends Toronto Restaurants for Every Occasion
I met Andrew Dobson during a site visit to Toronto. His energy, love for the city, and fabulous food recommendations convinced me that he would be a great addition to our TBEX line up, as we expand our reach into the food and culinary niches. With the theme of “Eat Well, Travel Hard, Live Better”, Andrew’s blog Dobbernation Loves serves up slices of life and food around the world.
Travel Blog Exchange: Erik R. Lindbergh to Keynote at TBEX in Toronto
We’re very excited to announce that adventurer Erik R. Lindbergh, grandson of aviators Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, will be a keynote speaker at TBEX 13 in Toronto.
A commercial rated pilot, artist, entrepreneur, and master storyteller, Erik’s story is one of triumph over adversity. Erik won the all-around Washington State Gymnastics Championships at age 11 and excelled in water-skiing, and alpine and telemark ski competitions during his teens. After climbing and skiing Mount Rainier at age 21, he was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and by age 30 he could barely walk. During the late-1990s, knee replacements and a breakthrough biotechnology drug gave him a second chance at having an active life.
TBEX Sponsor Post: Ontario Fan Picks for your TBEX Trip
With the TBEX countdown on, we know many of you are figuring out how to make the most of your time in Ontario and we want to help! We’re lucky to have a great community of Ontarians who are always happy to share their favorite parts of the province, from the iconic attractions to the hidden gems. We’ve collected their suggestions in a handy list to help you plan your trip. Here are just a few of Ontario Travel fan picks for your TBEX adventure:
Travel Blog Exchange: Why the Fifth Time is the Charm
When it comes to what you can get out of attending TBEX, you don’t have to take our word for it – blogger Mara Gorman has attended every North American TBEX, and is equally excited about the upcoming TBEX in Toronto. Here’s why.
TBEX Speaker Post: Want to be a better travel photographer? Stop sneaking shots
One of the most challenging aspects of travel photography is photographing people. I mean truly photographing people and capturing their spirits, not just sneaking a shot when they’re not looking. And this is often magnified when we travel through regions where locals have unique and striking facial features as well as vibrant native attire.
TBEX Speaker Post: Creating Your Own Job Security (in a World Without Any)
We all should know by now that getting a degree from a good university or landing a job with a big company does not mean a secure future anymore. Half of recent college graduates are either unemployed or under-employed. We’ve gone from a world of pensions and steady paychecks to one of job-hopping, joblets, and hustling to build up enough freelance gigs to pay the bills.
