Speaker Profile

Nele Van Hout

Blogger & Editor, The Navigatio

Nele van Hout is the founder of The Navigatio, a travel blog helping three million readers plan their dream trips to Japan every year. Through her Japan Facebook Community, which has over half a million members, she is constantly growing her audience’s trust, answering questions, and giving personalised advice.

The Navigatio works with local tourism boards in Japan to help promote lesser-known areas, as well as giving up-to-date itineraries to navigate the more popular spots.

Affiliate marketing plays a big role in The Navigatio’s success, enabling her to recommend high-quality hotels, travel passes, and experiences that align with her readers’ needs while growing stable revenue streams for her business.

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