Q1/Q2 TV Travel Opps and More
Upcoming broadcast opportunities around travel!
Hi Travel Friends!
Following is my latest newsletter with a glimpse into what I’ve been up to and what I have upcoming in terms of broadcast and editorial opportunities for your destination and travel clients.
I have several TV interviews coming up in Q1 and Q2. Interested in being featured? Reach out to me!
Topics:
Romantic Escapes for Valentine’s Day
Spring Break Hotspots
European Travel: New Rules and Must-Visit Spots
Cruising: What’s New?
Summer Family Destinations
Tropical Hot Spots
Road Trip Secrets
TV Markets I’m Visiting:
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Houston
Phoenix
Seattle
Now, a little recap:
I’ve had a blast visiting some gorgeous destinations and working with some fantastic people over the last few months. The growing appetite around travel was palpable in 2024 and many of my favorite places to visit are poised for increasing visitor numbers in 2025. Check out some of my recent live broadcasts:
Disneyland: Earlier this month, I partnered with the PR team at Disneyland Resort to preview the big year ahead — the happiest place on earth turns 70 this year! We spent the morning targeting some key markets for the theme park, including Phoenix, San Francisco and Portland. Example: ABC 7 Chicago
Malta: In December, I produced and hosted a super successful Broadcast Media Event from Malta’s capital city of Valletta — 43 million reach and live updates in cities like New York, San Francisco and Dallas. This gorgeous and historic trio of islands in the heart of the Mediterranean is ready to increase its US visitor numbers. Example: KTLA 5 Los Angeles
Anna Maria Island: After a hefty 1-2 punch from storms during hurricane season, I partnered with my friends at Visit Bradenton Gulf Islands to spread the news around the area’s impressive rebound. When I was there in early December, all the beaches had reopened and local restaurants and attractions were coming back online daily. We hit key fly markets like Dallas, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Example: ABC 7 Chicago
Also in Q4 of last year:
I partnered with Visit Denver to promote the Mile High City as a hot holiday and winter destination. Example: Coffee With America
I revved things up with my friends at the Las Vegas CVA to promote the grand return of F1 racing to Sin City. Example: CBS 8 San Diego
I was back at my favorite Halloween destination — in partnership with Tourism Ireland, I was live throughout the island to spotlight Halloween’s origins and promote fall and winter travel to the Emerald Isle. Our reach surpassed 50 million! Example: PIX 11 New York
I did a collab with Travel Paso in early October to promote harvest season travel to the Central California gem that is Paso Robles, live from Booker Vineyard! Example: Houston Life
In-Studio Segment: I visited my friends at KTLA Los Angeles for a segment on Travelzoo’s Top 9 Destinations of 2025.
Awards:
Happy to report that two of my favorite broadcast media event collabs of 2024 — spotlighting Las Vegas CVA and Travel Wyoming — were recognized with GOLD by Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards!
Publications:
I love having a byline in several lifestyle publications because I get to explore my other passions, too—wine and food!
805 Living Magazine: In the December issue, I highlighted some of my favorite gifts for wine lovers: Beyond the Bottle
Montecito Journal: In the 2024-2025 winter quarterly (distribution 120K!), I featured the newest hotel on the island of Kauai, the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, and the resort’s very tangible efforts toward sustainable travel: New Hawaii: Kauai’s Newest Resort Takes a Cue from Mother Nature
Santa Barbara Magazine: Once again this year, I produced what is the most comprehensive guide to Santa Barbara County Wine Country.
Got a great wine or food story? I’d love to tell it!
I am looking forward to collaborating with you and hope to hear from you soon!
You can contact me at gabe@travelingpantsmedia.com
THANKS!