98: Pitching Tourism Boards: Get Paid to Travel and Land Paid Trips

In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain on how tourism boards really choose creators—plus the step-by-step system I use to pitch, follow up, and land deals. I’m breaking down the pitch mistakes that are tanking your chances, the exact process I use as a travel creator and UGC creator, and how you can confidently pitch—without needing a massive following.Here’s what you’ll learn: Why tourism boards love working with UGC creators How to build a pitch-ready portfolio in one afternoon The correct way to find decision-makers at tourism boardsThe 4 elements every winning pitch needsThe truth about email volume (it’s a numbers game) The follow-up strategy that gets me responses on my 4th, 5th, and even 7th email Mistakes killing your pitching💌 Tools + Links Mentioned✨ Bento – My favorite pitching tool (400–600 automated emails/month)I use Bento to send hundreds of pitches on autopilot for just $50/month. The ROI is actually wild. Grab my Bento discount code in the show notes to get 10% off anything you choose.The affiliate code is: LAURA1The  affiliate link is: https://app.onbento.com/?acode=laura1✨ Email-finding toolsapollo.iohunter.ioSign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.  You’ll get:  ✔ monthly business systems  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”Sign Up HERE