During this challenge you will cold pitch to travel media, and tourism companies to arrange a collab. Think about a free stay in a hotel, hostel, eco lodge or a press-trip with a tour agency. If you don't want to travel it's also possible to collaborate with a travel/tourism brand to review a product on video or on text to get a 'freebie'. That means a free product. However I would recommend to go out there and try to network not only online but visit companies in person as well. You can offer the following services: - SEO travel blog posts - PR/News articles - Interviews / reviews / podcasts - Photography services - Videography services - Short-form Reels for Instagram/TikTok - Long-form documentary for YouTube - Social media management - Social media exposure - Copywriting for website/ADS/email newsletter - Volunteer at tourism company - Volunteer at editorial team During our weekly Masterclasses we will keep each other accountable with assignments, community empowerment, and new information about the travel journalism industry.

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