Industry Insights: What YOU need to know for budgeting season

Dear friends in travel,

Just as soon as Labor Day rolled around in the States, that fall crispness came into the air. Despite what the calendar may tell us (specifically that we still have a full week of summer yet), in Boston, autumn is here.

With it comes some of my favorite things: pumpkin spice lattes (yes, despite being the owner of a cafe with a focus on organic and sustainable food, I do still have a weakness for fake pumpkin flavoring, it's something I'm working on), chunky sweaters, and apple picking here in New England.

It also brings some of our less-favorite things: suddenly feeling the crunch of our calendars after a more relaxing summer, and maybe a little pressure to end this year on a high note. The Riveter recently published?a very appropriate article on boundaries. I'm sure it will resonate with a few of you.

But it's also a really exciting time. It's when many of us start thinking and planning for the year ahead, strategizing on what we want to do and achieve with our fresh start. In terms of travel, this coming year feels more promising than ever, and we're embracing planning season with open arms.

In this edition of Industry Insights, let's take a look at what's coming in 2023 -- and what you can expect along the road ahead.

Warmly,

Beth Santos | Founder and CEO

Your 2023 Travel Marketing Calendar

Want to know where we're headed in 2023? Make sure you've carved out some marketing budget for some of the exciting activations coming to our community, or work with us to?craft your own with one of our popular creator campaigns.

January 11-21:?Taking 40 travelers to Antarctica with Intrepid Travel (gifting opportunities available)!

March 11-12:?Hosting thousands of women at our second-annual Wanderfest in New Orleans |?View sponsor/vendor deck

May 19-21: Bringing hundreds of travel content creators together for #WITSPuertoRico |?View sponsor deck

May 20:?Hosting the 5th Annual Bessie Awards on site at WITS Puerto Rico |?View sponsor deck

September TBD:?Taking 50 travelers to an as-of-yet-undisclosed location in EUROPE for our second-annual Global Meetup (gifting opportunities available)

Creators to Follow: September Edition

Want to see who the current movers and shakers are in the travel creator space? Check out some awesome updates from around the Wanderful network and beyond.

• Mita Carriman 's Adventurely has scored a $100K Google investment on the road to?supporting and connecting digital nomads > Deesha Dyer , former White House Social Secretary, WITS keynote speaker, and founder of social justice consulting firm Hook & Fasten is confirmed to write a book about?her rise from community college to the White House > Jen Ruiz ?just published?Insider's?guide to Puerto Rico (and you can use all these tips when you join us for WITS in May) > Sharinda Simmons ?of PTO Nomad is helping Black women?avoid corporate burnout and explore luxury travel >Wanderful members? Jordan Campbell, MS ?of?@globaldebauchery,? Liz Erhartic, MCA, C.M. ?of?@takeoff.travelreview, Tykesha Spivey Burton ?of?@thewanderlustmomma,? Tomika Bryant ?of?@tomikatalks?and? Olivia Blodgett ?of?@girlwithbluesails?just traveled with Wanderful to Atlanta where they had an amazing press trip with Brave Nu Ventures .?Check it out here >
• Looking for even more creators to follow? Check out our updated list of?28 inspiring Latinx travel influencers to follow in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month >

Are You a Small Business?

We're developing an exciting new membership opportunity that can help small businesses like yours grow in community with other travel industry members and gain access to our thousands of travel lovers around the world.

Sign up to join our waitlist and learn more about Wanderful's Small Business Membership, coming this fall.

For Your Reading List

To build your knowledge about the intersection of travel, DEI, and meaningful content creation

• How Are Travel Industry Leaders Actually Working Toward a More Inclusive Future??by JD Shadel | Condé Nast Traveler ?read more >
• Women Travelers Are Increasingly Making Political Choices Starting With Hotels?by Carley Thornell | Skift ?(particularly insightful as our creators recently visited Hotel Zena with Destination DC )?read more >
• Meet the Women of Color Remaking One North Carolina Town Into a Destination That Celebrates Diversity?by Alex Temblador | Travel + Leisure Co. ?read more >
• 28 Inspiring Latinx Travel Influencers to Follow Right Now?by Wanderful ?read more >
• Olivia Creates Affirming Space for LGBTQ Women Traveling Across the Globe?by Katie Burkholder for Georgia Voice by Rough Draft ?read more >
• The Indigenous Tourism Collaborative of the Americas Announces a Call for Resources?via Adventure Travel Trade Association ?read more >

Thanks to our Brand Partners

Thanks to all of our brand partners for continuing to support our work! Interested in learning more about brand partnership??Click here.