Let’s face it: The travel industry is deeply, massively imperfect. It can be wasteful and sometimes overly indulgent. It takes advantage of deeply embedded power dynamics and structures. It can…
39 Black Women Travel Creators to Follow Right Now
While the world may be mostly paused for travel, that doesn’t mean we can’t dream and plan ahead! These Black women travel creators are leading the way, offering inspiration in…
Micro-Influencers will drive the travel industry in 2021. Here’s why.
I’ve had a lot of conversations the past few days with people working in travel marketing, namely destinations and PR firms. This, in itself, is good news. It comes after…
6 Interesting Virtual Events for Travelers & Travel Creators in February 2021
Get ready for another month filled with interesting and fun virtual events! The Wanderful community hosts online events for travelers and travel content creators to connect, learn, and celebrate our…
5 February: How to Challenge the Travel Industry on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In 2020, Wanderful created the Moving Forward Anti-Racism Town Hall as a solutions-oriented dialogue for Black creators, allies, and brands to discuss actionable steps to foster anti-racism in the travel…
How to Practice Anti-Oppression as Travel & Culture Content Creators
In early 2020, I landed a major influencer marketing contract with an internationally-recognized brand – one that has been around for over a hundred years and one that has undoubtedly become…
2020 Was About Redesign. 2021 Will Be About Relaunch
A note from Wanderful’s Founder and CEO Beth Santos on how 2020 forced the travel industry to redesign itself. Plus, a look ahead at how we can relaunch travel in…
Traveling While Deaf, and How To Make Tourism More Inclusive & Accessible
I was taught to believe that it wasn’t really possible for me to travel, not just because I am a woman, but because I am Deaf, too. Actually, I believed…
How to Make Your Marketing Budget Work for Influencer Marketing
In today’s climate, everyone is trying to do more with less. With slashed budgets and limited resources, influencer marketing often gets categorized as a “nice to have” and not a…
Introducing Local Purse: A New Way to Experience Virtual Travel
In a small, somewhat-unknown community in Guatemala sits a town by the name of San Juan La Laguna, on the edge of Lake Atitlán. It is here that a women’s…
How to Practice Allyship to Native & Indigenous Peoples When We Travel
When the organizers of WITS Online asked me to moderate a panel that focused on Indigenous issues, I was excited… and yet, I’ll admit, I had some insecure reservations. I’ve…
Meet the Navy Pilot Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel
“Pivot” has been the theme of the travel industry in 2020 as the world came to a screeching halt and almost all travel stopped with the pandemic. But for Shelby…
Influencer Marketing Pricing: 4 Methods for Influencers to Consider
Influencer marketing pricing can be difficult to figure out when you’re trying to land a campaign. With so many options to consider, Netanya Trimboli offers her insight from the brand…
4 Expert Tips for Traveling Safely During the Pandemic
As a travel professional working for the eco-luxury travel concierge, Authenteco Travel, I have helped hundreds of travelers navigate their vacations during the pandemic. As borders started to close and…
Meet the Woman Who Created The New Green Book for Black Travelers
Wanderful is publishing this story in partnership with REP CO, a brand new storytelling collaborative that covers issues of racial and social justice and is powered by volunteer media professionals….