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Your friends might get annoyed if you message them random questions every few minutes, but GuideGeek AI is totally cool with it 🕶️ From this recent article in The AI Journal by Matador Network CEO Ross Borden: “A prospective visitor might engage in a series of exchanges with the AI-powered RenoTahoe Guide throughout their day. ‘Is there vegan Chinese food in Reno?’ ‘Is there gaming near the ski resorts?’ ‘Do any of the resorts have live music?’ ‘Do any have jazz?’ Instead of sifting through information, they’re having a conversation.” cc: Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

Heading to eTourism? Don’t miss Matador’s Greg Oates at the Bright & Shiny New Objects session on Wednesday, April 23, at 4:15 PM. He’ll be sharing how GuideGeek AI, our AI travel assistant, is transforming the way destinations connect with travelers in real time 📱 Alex (A.J.) Kinney will also be on-site representing Matador—reach out if you’d like to connect and chat about your 2025 content plans. We’d love to hear what you’re working on.

Do you even 6ix, bro? 🇨🇦 🍁 🏒

See you at the pier 🎡 🎢 🌊 … and at the other incredible wellness experiences, beach activities, restaurants, neighborhood hot spots, hotels, and more that Santa Monica Guide will help you discover.

Matador Network is hiring a content project manager 💻 Learn more about this position and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEFNknfZ

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