Photo: The live 'research crew' during a fun TBEX '11 talk about research techniques by Lonely Planet's Robert Reid 
TBEX '12 - Keystone, CO
June 15-17, 2012
4th ANNUAL TRAVEL BLOG EXCHANGE EVENT
TBEX, the world's premiere and largest conference of travel bloggers, writers, and new media creators — will take place at the Keystone Resort & Convention Center in the Colorado Rocky Mountains,
following a day of fun in Denver.
As always, the networking opportunities will abound, and this year
we'll even make them efficient and organized, giving everyone a chance to shine...with opportunities for one-on-one networking. Registered blogger and PR / industry attendees will be able to
schedule quick 'get to know you' sessions during the weekend and maximize the time we all have together.
A fantastic benefit to our destination hosts owning tons of properties and companies are: a 50% discount on Colorado Mountain Express shuttle transports (from Denver to Keystone), a variety of mountain activities, culinary delights and sporty stuff, and deep discounts on lodging (from $79 for studio condos and $99 for hotels). Stay tuned to Keystone's TBEX '12 microsite which will continuously be updated with information and offers in Colorado.
Follow TBEX and Vail Resorts on twitter for real-time updates.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING
A sampling of some of the speakers you'll hear from at TBEX '12 on topics in the categories of The Art of Travel Blogging & The Business
of Travel Blogging:
Chris Elliott, National Geographic Traveler, Washington Post, Elliott.org
Rand Fishkin, SEOmoz
Tim Leffel, Perceptive Travel
Kim Mance (conference host), Galavanting, CNTraveler.com
Jodi Ettenberg, Legal Nomads
Andy Murdock, Lonely Planet
JR Johnson, Trippy
Spud Hilton, San Francisco Chronicle
Julia Dimon, Travel Junkie Julia & TV host
Dave Bouskill & Deb Corbeil, The Planet D
Chris Christensen, Amateur Traveler
Chris Gray Faust, Chris Around the World
Matt Long, Land Lopers
Stephanie Yoder, Twenty Something Travel
...and more!
The full TBEX '12 conference schedule will be posted late February.
LONG WEEKEND SCHEDULE OVERVIEW 
- Thursday, June
14th - "Amazing Travel Blog Race"
Scavenger Hunt begins in Denver (more details soon
-- it's seriously going to be exciting) - Denver city and area tours & activities
- Friday, June
15th - Kickoff Party in Keystone (8pm)
- Saturday & Sunday, June 16th & 17th - Panel & workshop sessions (9am-4pm)
A detailed schedule with times, specific topics, and speakers
will be released in late February 2012.
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header photo courtesy Vail Resorts / Allen Kennedy
TBEX '11 event photos by Kirsten Alana