CONNECTING
WRITERS TO DESTINATIONS
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TRAVEL & WORDS offers a multi-faceted conference for travel journalists interested in exploring Northwest destinations. The primary focus of the conference is to connect journalists with destinations throughout the Northwest.
PROGRAM
The primary focus of the Travel & Words conferences is to build productive connections between travel journalists and destination marketers. This takes the form of scheduled one-on-one meetings as well as plenty of casual networking opportunities. In addition, the program includes presentations by tourism experts, workshops and hosted evening receptions.
PRESENTER
This year’s keynote presenter, Eli Matthews, serves as President & CEO of The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County, recently celebrating his 12th year with the organization. As a fourth-generation Southern Oregonian, Eli and his wife Kelly share a deep love of the Rogue Valley, enjoying the many outdoor adventures it offers.
FROM THE
Conference Chair
One of the most rewarding endeavors I’ve undertaken in my media career is chairing the Travel & Words Conference. Witnessing the connections that spark between travel writers and destination marketers is inspiring. And seeing the end result—a well-written published article by one of the writers in attendance about a destination represented at Travel & Words—is the ultimate reward.
