Which signature techniques does Mercedes Jackson use in her travel influencer brand trips?

I focus on three big “signature” things in my travel influencer trips:

• Strategic collaborations: I plan trips around hotels, resorts, restaurants, and excursions that will partner in exchange for content, so most (or all) of my stays are comped and often include a plus one.
• Content with a purpose: Every trip is mapped to create high‑value travel content and UGC brands can use, not just pretty photos.
• Systems behind the scenes: I use pitch templates, contact lists, and specific influencer platforms to secure deals while I’m actively traveling, so I can literally be on the road and still closing brand deals.

Do you want to know more about how I choose destinations, or how I land the actual hotel collabs?