Speaker Profile

Mariellen Ward

Breathedreamgo, Travel blogger and custom tour operator

Mariellen Ward started travel blogging in 2005 while on a six-month trip across India. Since 2009 she has been publishing Breathedreamgo.com, travelling and living in India, and establishing herself as a well-known India travel expert. Mariellen’s extensive background in communications gave her an understanding of the benefits of developing niche authority and building a brand. When she launched her custom tour company India for Beginners in 2019, it was an almost instant success. Sharing her story and best practices, Mariellen will inspire you to get strategic about building your brand as a foundation for your tour business.

Upcoming Events

TBEX North America 2026

June 23 - 26 * Richmond, Virginia

TBEX Asia 2026

August 20 - 23 * Almaty, Kazakhstan

TBEX Türkiye 2027

September 7 – 10 * Izmir, Türkiye