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From blogging in internet cafés without a laptop… to building an 8-figure travel media business.

Will Hatton, founder of The Broke Backpacker - Adventure Travel Blog, has spent the last 15 years proving that there’s no single path to success in travel media. Long before “digital nomad” became a buzzword, Will was sleeping in train stations, living out of a tent, and documenting adventures across the world on a shoestring budget.

Today, he’s launched more than 30 business ventures, built one of the most recognizable travel brands in the backpacking space, and operates the world’s first custom-built digital nomad co-working hostel in Bali.

At TBEX Asia 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Will will present his two-part session:

13 Lessons from 13 Years of Travel Blogging

Expect honest insights, hard-earned lessons, entrepreneurial realities, and practical takeaways from somebody who has seen nearly every side of the travel creator industry, including the failures most people never talk about.

Whether you’re building a blog, growing a media brand, diversifying revenue streams, or simply trying to stay relevant in a rapidly changing creator economy, this session promises real-world perspective from one of travel blogging’s original pioneers.

We’re excited to welcome Andrew Wilder of NerdPress to TBEX North America 2026 in Richmond for:

It’s Not Accessibility, It’s Hospitality: What Every Publisher Should Know About Welcoming Readers

What if accessibility isn’t about compliance… but about hospitality?

In this insightful session, Andrew Wilder explores how better accessibility creates better experiences for all readers while helping creators build more welcoming, trustworthy, and audience-friendly platforms.

If your content is meant to connect with people, this conversation matters.

📍 Richmond, Virginia
📅 June 23–26, 2026
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Speaker Announcement: Bianca Alba Joins TBEX North America 2026

We’re excited to welcome Bianca Alba, Founder of This Latina Travels, to TBEX North America 2026 in Richmond, Virginia, June 23–26, 2026.

Session Title:
Beyond the Feed: Building a Travel Brand That is Not Reliant on Social Media

Based in Puerto Rico, Bianca Alba is a storyteller, speaker, and community builder helping creators develop intentional, sustainable brands rooted in authenticity rather than trends. Through nearly a decade of experience in travel content creation, podcasting, and creator leadership, she has built This Latina Travels into a purpose-driven platform centered on community, voice, and meaningful storytelling.

This session is designed for creators ready to build a brand people remember, trust, and follow beyond the algorithm.