Kim Mance is a travel writer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a contributing blogger
to Condé Nast Traveler's website and has written and blogged for places like
Marie Claire, Travel + Leisure, World Hum, and Huffington Post; she's editor of online travel magazine GoGalavanting.com and also hosts lively travel and lifestyle web series like Galavanting.tv and the forthcoming PubFriday.tv.
In 2008, Kim founded the TBEX community of travel bloggers, journalists, writers and travel professionals, which quickly became the definitive hub for travel bloggers online, and she organizes its popular annual conferences in North America and Europe.
Kim has appeared as a travel & lifestyle expert on numerous outlets like ABC News, Fox News, NPR, Sundance Channel, and as a panelist on PBS' The Mclaughlin Group. She even freelanced as a spokesperson for Expedia once (and liked it). Some of her other writing has also been featured in other places including AlterNet, Babble, and the Women's Policy Journal of Harvard (pdf).
Kim featured as a travel expert in the press; print, blogs & online media:
Kim was recently featured in a Sundance Channel "Tastemakers" vignette. (see right)
Upcoming/Recent Speaking Engagements
New York Times Travel Show - New York, NY
Mar 2, 2012 - Panelist on the 'Focus on Travel Media' discussion.
Private Event - New York, NY
Dec 8, 2011 - Presentation on the world's next 'hottest' destinations for unique experiences.
New York Times Travel Show - New York, NY
Feb 26, 2011 - Panelist on the 'Blogging & Social Media' discussion.
BlogWorld Expo 2010 - Las Vegas, NV
Oct 15, 2010 - Travel track panelist during the world's largest social media conference held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Travel Blogger Show - Orlando, FL
Sept 12, 2010 - Moderator of the panel seminar: "One Subject, One Blog: Do’s and Don'ts for Niche Blogging". The event is organized by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
GoMedia Canada Marketplace 2010 - Toronto, Ontario
Aug 23, 2010 - Panelist during the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s premier annual international media event.
New York Social Media Rountable - Travel
Feb 23, 2010 - Panel: Social Media and the Travel Industry explores the social networking tools that travel publicists, agents, and even bloggers are using to reach fans and clients.
Canada-e-Connect 2010 - Montréal, Quebec
Jan 29, 2010 - Panel: "A Forum with bloggers and influencers who write for the travelling public"
If you'd like to invite Kim to speak at your event, please use the contact form here. 
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Kim Mance is a travel and lifestyle expert for TV. Radio and television morning shows needing a travel news analyst with tips about the hottest destinations, latest travel trends, women's travel expertise, independent travel ideas, the newest travel gear, and the impact of social media on the travel industry, should visit Kim's contact page for a prompt reply.