PRESENTER // Premier Media Group presents the Travel & Words Northwest Travel & Lifestyle Writers Conference on 12-14 November 2023 in Missoula, Montana USA. The annual event builds productive connections between journalists and destination marketers through scheduled one-on-one meetings, while tourism industry presenters share valuable insights into how journalists and destinations can effectively champion media coverage and promotion of responsible tourism. On Tuesday 14 November, ATTA's Event Media + Relations Manager Tami Fairweather will speak on trends in sustainable adventure travel and how working together can help unlock the power of tourism to make positive changes in our communities and the world.

EVENT MEDIA MANAGER, PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange // The Adventure Travel World Summit is the biggest event of the year for adventure travel professionals who work and play like no other industry. An estimated 800 tour operators, destination representatives, adventure travel writers, and thought leaders from across the globe gather as one like-minded community to explore travel trends, celebrate milestones, and develop new connections. Event highlights include innovative ideas from keynote speakers, panel presentations from expert voices, a destination marketplace for buyers and suppliers, an optional “Day of Adventure” to showcase the offerings of the region, and a MediaConnect Session to pitch story ideas to international writers and editors.

EVENT MEDIA MANAGER, PRODUCTION TEAM, MODERATOR: MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange // With a spotlight on education and networking, AdventureELEVATE is an annual three-day regional conference for media, outbound tour operators, and thought leaders in the adventure travel community. Keynote speakers, workshops, and creative panel sessions feature relevant industry topics such as business and technology, marketing and operations, and travel trends shaping the future of adventure tourism. In addition to dedicated networking events, delegates have the opportunity to experience the host destination firsthand through a day of adventure, featuring activities offered specifically to highlight the location and season.

ATTENDEE + INDUSTRY PARTNER // At every Travel Unity Summit, participants come together to tackle how to go beyond words and ideas, moving forward on the real work that it takes to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into strategic planning and implementation. Travel Unity Summits are for destination marketers, members of the travel industry interested in learning more about applied DEI, economic development professionals who see the value of tourism, and individuals who want to make sure their communities are welcoming to people of all backgrounds and abilities.

ATTENDEE // AUDACITY Fest is the gathering of like minds in travel and culture. This festival is the safe space for black and brown travelers from around the world, to build ideas, meet travel influencers, and experience parts of the world through on site activations. The day includes panels, one-on-one fireside chats, international music & DJs, celebrity appearances, food, vendors, and community love.

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: Off the Beaten Pitch Path, MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange, Orientation // From 16-19 September 2019, 773 adventure travel industry professionals from 72 countries gathered for the Adventure Travel World Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden, to reconnect with the essence of adventure. The Summit’s theme, omtanke, the Swedish word which connotes “caring” and “consideration,” challenged delegates to think critically about the way forward and reconsider the important role the adventure travel community holds within the tourism industry throughout the four-day event. (Also on production team.)

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: Influencer Marketing Pitchfest, MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange // 52 adventure travel industry professionals from 30 countries gathered from June 10-12 for the fifth annual AdventureELEVATE in the beautiful region of Lake George, NY. Considered one of North America’s most important and practical professional adventure travel events, the AdventureELEVATE invited participants to turn a sharp eye toward the evolving industry dynamics affecting your professional and personal life each and every day. The intimate, tightly focused event wove together interactive workshops, inspiring plenary discussions, and networking opportunities with plenty of time for fresh air and adventurous exploration in and around Lake George. Manifesting the event theme AWAKE, delegates walked away feeling reinvigorated, ready to approach their businesses from a new perspective.

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: AdventureEDU, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange // From 3-5 December 2018, more than 220 adventure travel industry professionals from 30+ countries gathered for the AdventureNEXT in Madhya Pradesh, India, to connect with the essence of Indian adventure. Highlighting the theme, Pulse of Tomorrow, AdventureNEXT India introduced delegates to its colorful city full of character and personality. The productive and inspirational ATTA event was preceded by action-packed Pre-adventures during which delegates participated in cycling, hiking, safari, and more in sunny and colorful Madhya Pradesh.

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange, Orientation // 785 adventure travel industry professionals from 67 countries gathered for the Adventure Travel World Summit in Tuscany, Italy, to reconnect with the essence of adventure. The Summit’s theme, Wellspring, called upon delegates to return to their source, revisit their roots, and reconsider the important role the adventure travel community holds within the tourism industry throughout the four-day event. The productive and inspirational annual ATTA event was preceded by action-packed Pre-Summit Adventures and Day of Adventures during which delegates participated in cycling, hiking, wine tasting, coasteering, and more in sunny and colorful Tuscany.

PRODUCTION TEAM, MODERATOR: Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange, Media Press Conference // The convergence of adventure travel industry professionals and media delegates from 32 countries at AdventureNEXT Near East 2018 marked another step in the country’s evolution as the adventure travel hub of the Near East region. After a hallmark inaugural regional conference in May 2017 revealed the commitment the Near East region has to adventure tourism, AdventureNEXT Near East returned to Jordan to deepen connections, inviting new and returning delegates to tap into another year of networking, pre- scheduled marketplace meetings, adventure discovery and keynote speakers.

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange // 285 adventure travel industry professionals from 25 countries gathered for the fourth AdventureELEVATE in the beautiful region of Banff & Lake Louise, Alberta. Collaborative learning and interactive workshops allowed delegates to engage with keynote speakers and panel participants. The event’s theme, Empower Your Edge, called upon delegates to consider their own boundaries — their own challenges or goals — and how to go beyond them, approaching situations differently and making use of this collaborative community to grow both professionally and personally.

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange, Orientation // More than 800 delegates from 54 countries gathered at the 14th annual Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) in Salta, Argentina. Delegates participated in three full days of inspiring keynote speakers, information-packed educational sessions, immersive experiences, formal meetings, and casual networking opportunities — as well as Pre-Summit Adventures, a Day of Adventure, and an additional Adventure Women Leadership Studio — making this one of the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) most action-packed and forward-thinking annual events yet.

PRODUCTION TEAM, PRESENTER + MODERATOR: MediaConnect, Media Peer-to-Peer Exchange // 200 adventure travel industry professionals from 17 countries gathered for the third AdventureELEVATE. Collaborative learning and interactive workshops allowed delegates to engage with keynote speakers and panel participants. The two days of productive, in-depth conference material were preceded by a sunny Day of Adventures in Idaho. Delegates took part in a variety of outdoor activities the state has to offer, including kayaking on Lake Coeur d’Alene, hiking, rafting the Spokane River, and cycling.