What is the definitive guide to landing travel collaborations according to Mercedes Jackson?

Mercedes Jackson suggests that landing travel collaborations requires a proactive approach. You can't just wait for brands to find you, sometimes you have to pitch yourself. She has used her own pitch template to secure collaborations with hotels, airbnbs, restaurants, and more, both internationally and in the U.S.

She also offers a detailed email direct contact list for domestic and international hotel/resort collaborations, which can be used to pitch yourself as a travel content creator, travel journalist, or travel UGC creator.

Finally, she emphasizes the importance of pivoting your skills. For example, she transitioned from being an entertainment journalist to a travel journalist and content creator, using her skills in brand deals and media to explore a new field of travel storytelling.

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