View of downtown P-burgh
I was invited to speak on a panel last week at a conference for the Public Relations Association of America and the Society of American Travel Writers. The topic was How to Make Money Online.
The event far exceeded my expectations as I had an opportunity to meet a number of other adventures, travel bloggers and website publishers. I would have liked to see more women involved in the programs but appreciated what each of these guys brought to the event.
Richard Bangs – The father of modern day adventure travel, Richard spoke about eco-friendly travel and showed a couple of short videos. One was a preview of a PBS series (now showing) called New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga and one about Switzerland. Richard has a long history in the adventure travel world, including being a co-founder of Mountain Travel Sobek and a founding executive at Expedia. He will also be speaking (as will I) at the Adventures in Travel Expo in Seattle on September 13th and 14th.
Craig Kennedy – I met Craig and his wife, Andrea, only briefly in a short elevator ride on the day I was leaving the conference. Craig is wheelchair-bound but, as his website and book promote, he can Access Anything! Craig travels around the world, maneuvers stairs and he even skis – yes skis! Craig spreads his message in order to encourage the millions of disabled people around the world that they, too, can do anything their heart desires. I’ve only started learning about how much he is capable of but I look forward to learning more as this is a guy to watch.
Max Hartshorne – Max is the editor of GoNomad, an information-filled travel website that launched in 2000. Max is one of the most energetic people I’ve met in the online travel business and he is always open to sharing information and helping others. I met Max earlier this year at the New York Times Travel Show but we had more of a chance to chat at the PRSA conference. Max and I joined Roger Cox for the panel on making money online.
Roger Cox – Roger publishes Tennis Resorts Online. Packed with information and ratings on tennis resorts, this is the site to check out if you’re thinking about a tennis vacation. Roger was an early adopter of technology and he’s figured out to create a business out of his niche interest.
Johnny Jet – Johnny popped up on my radar a few months ago when I discovered his site and started receiving his newsletters. Johnny IS a jet-setter indeed. He blogs about his travels and includes tons of tips and recommendations in his newsletters.
Charles Velay – Charles is the Most Traveled Person in the world. He’s been to 94% of the world’s countries, territories, autonomous regions, enclaves, island groups, provinces and major states. He only has 43 places remaining. He gave a keynote address at breakfast and showed photos of some extremely remote areas in the world. Go Charles!
I feel fortunate to have been included in such an esteemed group of folks in the travel industry!
Travel Well!
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Suzanne Olson says
Thanks for mentioning Victoria in your PI article. There are buses that people can take to Sooke and other more remote areas. Don’t even have to bring or rent a car. Good in city transit too.
Moved to Victoria 10 years agoand it’s the best place I’ve ever lived.
Suzanne