Marbella Set to Host Prestigious Travel Blog Exchange Event
Marbella, a popular tourist destination, is gearing up to host the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX), a significant event in the travel blogging calendar. The networking event, scheduled for June, is a must-attend for travel bloggers and content creators from around the globe. The inaugural TBEX event took place in Chicago in 2009 and has since grown in popularity, attracting up to 1,000 of the world’s leading travel bloggers and content creators.
Marbella: The New Destination for Influential Travel Bloggers
The announcement of Marbella as the chosen destination for the upcoming TBEX event was made by Andalucia’s Ministry for Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration. The announcement coincided with the arrival of influencers at the TBEX event in Washington. The ministry highlighted that the US event serves as a precursor to the Marbella event, which will run from June 6 to 9 under the banner ‘Home of travel creatives’.
Travel Blog Exchange: A Platform for Sharing Experiences and Knowledge
The TBEX convention is more than just a networking event. It includes talks, experience-sharing sessions, and workshops. The TBEX community provides travel information to nearly 300 million travellers, making participation in the event a golden opportunity to promote desirable destinations.
Boosting Tourism in Andalucia
The TBEX event is expected to boost tourism in the region, particularly among American tourists who are known for their high purchasing power. Andalucia is the third most popular destination in Spain for North American tourists. In 2021, Andalucian hotels hosted 148,368 travellers from the United States, accounting for a total of 379,024 overnight stays, with an average stay of 2.6 days.
Recent Developments in Marbella
In other news, Marbella has recently seen the opening of a food truck by ‘Best chef in the world’ Dabiz Muñoz. The city has also been dealing with the aftermath of a recent storm that washed up hashish on its beaches, leading to several dogs being intoxicated. In a humanitarian gesture, a convoy of Marbella taxi drivers recently transported 34 refugees and two pets from the Poland border to Spain.
