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Shaping the Future of Travel Blogging at TBEX North America in Richmond

Written by Marie Lechantoux | May 29, 2026

Travel creators, influencers, and industry leaders are heading to Richmond for one of the biggest travel media conferences of the year: TBEX North America.

Whether you’re an established creator or just starting out, TBEX is the perfect place to connect with fellow travel bloggers, discover new industry trends, and build meaningful partnerships.

From SEO and video storytelling to audience growth and monetization, attendees will gain valuable insights through expert-led workshops, panels, and networking events, all while experiencing the best of Richmond alongside creators from around the world.

Don’t Miss Stay22’s Featured Panel


Following a successful session at TBEX Europe, Stay22 is excited to return to the stage at TBEX North America with a new community-driven discussion focused on the future of travel content creation.

📍 June 25 | 11:35 AM – 12:25 PM | Room B14

Shaping the Future of Travel Blogging

Moderated by Margot Lassalle, Digital Success Manager at Stay22, and featuring Chris Mitchell, Co-Founder of Travelling Mitch, this interactive session will explore how the creator industry is evolving, with new challenges, new tools, and new opportunities emerging for travel creators every day.

As part of this initiative, Stay22 and TBEX launched a contest inviting creators to submit bold ideas that could help shape the future of the industry. During the panel, we’ll unveil the top community submissions live on stage, and selected winners will have the opportunity to join the conversation in person.

Topics will include:

  • Emerging creator trends

  • AI and creator tools

  • Sustainable monetization

  • Community-building strategies

  • The future of affiliate marketing for travel creators

Join us for an inspiring discussion designed to spark ideas, challenge perspectives, and explore what’s next for travel blogging.

Let’s Connect at TBEX North America 


Want to learn more about how Stay22 helps travel creators monetize their content more effectively?

Book a meeting with our team during the event:

  • New partners:

    • Marc: marc.ds@stay22.com

  • Existing partners:

    • Margot: margot@stay22.com

    • Joe: joe.r@stay22.com

You can also visit us in the exhibitor hall and follow our daily TBEX North America coverage on Instagram.

Can’t Attend TBEX North America?

Connect with our team to discover how Stay22 can help grow your travel content and monetization strategy.

We look forward to seeing you in Richmond, Virginia!