Travel Publishing Panel
When: Wed, June 20, 2018 from 6 – 7:15pm
Where: Lonely Planet 124 Linden St. Oakland, CA
Description:
Travel publishing and guidebooks have been a mainstay in the industry for the better half of a century – but a lot has changed since the days of paper maps. Join us for a discussion with leading professionals in the travel media space as they discuss the ways travel publishing – and how we travel – has evolved over the years, where travelers are going and what it’s like to be a travel writer. Pack your bags!
Panelists include:
Grace Fujimoto – VP, Acquisitions, Avalon Travel
Stuart Schuffman – Founder, Broke-Ass Stuart
Natalie Nicolson – Sr. PR & Communications Manager, Lonely Planet
Luke Sykora – Travel Editor, Sunset Magazine
Moderated by Jay Cooke – Travel Writer, previously with Travelzoo, Lonely Planet
Getting There: Lonely Planet is located 4 minutes by car or a 13-minute walk from West Oakland BART. We recommend ride sharing from BART to the building, as the walk isn’t pedestrian-friendly. Parking is available. The office is located way down the hall and to the left from the front entrance.
