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GuideGeek AI is getting great reviews in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 Check out this Mashable article. Dutch: https://lnkd.in/gCYs4_YV English: https://lnkd.in/g-Kk2W3M 

✈️ 🌴 "We're Going to Kissimmee!" a multi-platform campaign we created with Experience Kissimmee, Southwest Airlines and Adam Boro is a finalist for the eTourism 2025 eTSY Awards in the category of Best Influencer Marketing Campaign. Join the team from Matador Network at the eTourism Summit in Las Vegas April 22-24, and watch Adam meet an adventurous family and take them on a surprise trip to Kissimmee at the link below👇

“This isn’t just about pushing out information—it’s about listening to our audience,” says Nancy Mammana, chief marketing officer of NYC Tourism. “By tracking common queries, we can refine our editorial strategy and provide better, more relevant content.”

This week on CREATOR: The Podcast, Jessica Nabongo shares how she became the first Black woman to visit every country in the world. In this episode, Jessica reveals: ✈️ How she visited all 195 countries with minimal brand sponsorships 📚 Behind-the-scenes of her groundbreaking National Geographic book 🏨 Her successful collaborations with Four Seasons, Cadillac & WhatsApp 🎙️ Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsNwe3V7

Is Iraq still dangerous? For a new Matador Original film, filmmaker Reinier van Oorsouw took a road trip through Iraq to uncover whether the country's reputation matches reality. This journey blends adventure, culture, and candid conversations with locals, breaking stereotypes and revealing the warmth and hospitality of Iraq’s people. Today marks 22 years since the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Take an in-depth look at the country today, exploring its untold beauty and complexity—from Erbil in Kurdistan to Baghdad’s vibrant culture. Watch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYkzWCgD

How Gareth Leonard's authentic content built a 700K YouTube channel. This week on CREATOR: The Podcast, Gareth Leonard shares his journey from OG travel blogger to YouTube success with 700K+ subscribers. In this episode, Gareth reveals: 💵 How he monetized travel content before social media existed ⚡ The real economics behind YouTube vs. Instagram vs. TikTok 🎬 Why authenticity breaks through algorithm noise New episode out now - listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTuxG-sy

🎥 Filming Holi—arguably the most colorful festival in the world—was no easy task, with color and water erupting from all angles. But experiencing it in India was more breathtaking than words could capture. For a new Matador Original film, filmmakers traveled across six locations in India to document the unique ways different communities celebrate Holi. Their short film, Colors of Unity, brings to life vivid scenes from Delhi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Agra, and Jaipur, capturing the essence of each location. Experience the magic of Holi, where colors transform strangers into family and joy becomes universal—one of India’s most mesmerizing cultural celebrations. See for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gJTSZg9M 🎬 Filmmakers Jackson Nettleship and Kiely Mizumoto of the creative studio Low Light

Meet Elona Karafin on this week's episode of CREATOR: The Podcast—the travel creator who's redefining "dangerous" destinations through authentic content. In this episode, Elona reveals: 🇺🇦 How being Ukraine-born shaped her adventurous spirit 📈 Converting a viral Business Insider feature into a full-time career 🤝 Building brand partnerships in misunderstood regions 🇮🇶 Leading sold-out group trips to Iraq and Syria New episode out now. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqNKnceF

🏆 Award-Nominated Story: A Finalist for the 2025 Inspire Global Media Awards Morgane Croissant’s article, "A Small-Ship Expedition Cruise Is the Best Way to See the Galápagos Islands in All Their Glory," is a finalist for the Inspire Global Media Awards 2025 in the Latin America & the Caribbean category, selected from over 500 entries. You can read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5ui9DV5

⛵ Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley: The Amateur Sailor Whose Global Voyage Attracted 2M Followers Meet Luke Hartley on this week's episode of CREATOR: The Podcast—the amateur sailor who quit his teaching job, bought a 27-foot sailboat, and sailed around the world with zero experience. In this episode, Luke reveals: 🏫 Why he quit teaching to pursue a sailing dream 📱 How he gained 100K followers in just 5 day  🎬 His content creation setup on a 27-foot sailboat 🐟 Surviving on fish he spearfished for a month straight 🧠 Managing mental health during 30 days with zero contact Plus, he learned to sail by Googling it. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZUuhTdk