About this Event
Where the world comes to you
Beyond Border: Travel and Tourism Expo - a vibrant , free afternoon even bringing together the world's most exciting destinations, travel brands, vacation rental hosts, and hospitality innovators under one roof.
Whether you're planning your dream honeymoon, launching a travel business, or just hungry for adventure β this is your passport to possibility. Explore exhibitor booths, attend expert-led panels, enter destination giveaways, and connect with a community that shares your passion for exploration.
We welcome exhibitors from every corner of the travel and hospitality ecosystem.
- π‘ Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals: Superhosts, property managers, vacation rental
platforms, and glamping operators. - βοΈ Airlines & Flights: Commercial airlines, charter services, private aviation, and
flight booking platforms. - π’ Cruise Lines: River and ocean cruises, expedition voyages, and expedition
cruise operators. - π§ Home & Property Services: Cleaning crews, property managers, smart lock
tech, interior design, and maintenance services for rental hosts. - π¨ Hotels & Resorts: Boutique inns, luxury chains, eco-lodges, all-inclusives, and
destination resorts. - π§ Tour Operators: Adventure travel, cultural tours, food & wine experiences, and
curated group travel. - π Tourism Boards: National, regional, and city tourism organizations promoting
their destinations. - π§³Travel Tech & Apps: Booking platforms, travel insurance, luggage brands,
language apps, and trip-planning tools.
What's Included for Exhibitors:
π― Reach Your Ideal Customer
Connect face-to-face with a captive audience of active travelers and vacation planners ready to book and buy.
π€B2B Networking Lounge
Opportunities for exhibitors to forge partnerships, find referral partners, and build industry relationships.
π€Speak on the Main Stage
Premium and Platinum exhibitors gain access to speaking slots to establish authority and capture leads.
π£Pre-Event Marketing Exposure
Your brand featured in our email campaigns, social media promotions, and event guide reaching 1500+ subscribers.
π€Workshops
What's Included for the Public
Admission is completely free. No catch. Just an incredible afternoon of travel inspiration, expert advice, exclusive deals, and hands-on experiences you won't find anywhere else.
Why Participate?
Vacation Rental & Airbnb Village
Discover unique stays, speak with Superhost owners, and get the inside scoop on the best short-term rentals.
π Raffles & Prize Giveaways
Enter to win luxury trips, hotel stays, flight vouchers, and travel gear packages throughout both days of the event.
π§³Live Panels & Travel Talks
Learn from travel bloggers, budget travel experts, solo travel safety specialists, and digital nomad pioneers.Live Panels &
Who Should Attend?
Everyone is welcome to participate
Event Details
π Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
π Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm PST
- π Location: In-Person
WORKSHOPS
AI Communication: Helping Businesses Become Visible in the Travel, Tourism & Sports Economy
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations communicate, promote experiences and connect with audiences. In industries such as travel, tourism and sports, visibility and storytelling are essential to attracting visitors, fans and participants.
This presentation explores how AI-powered communication tools can help businesses and organizations increase their visibility, create engaging content and reach wider audiences without requiring large marketing teams.
Participants will learn how AI can support destination marketing, event promotion and fan engagement through tools that assist with content creation, social media communication, audience insights and digital storytelling.
The session will also discuss how businesses, tourism organizations, sports teams and community groups can work collaboratively using AI-driven communications to promote regional experiences and strengthen local economies.
By understanding the opportunities and responsible use of AI, organizations can position themselves to better connect with travelers, visitors and sports fans in an increasingly digital world.
What Participants Will Learn
Understanding AI Communications
- What AI communication tools are and how they work
- How AI is transforming marketing and digital engagement
Increasing Visibility
- How businesses can use AI to improve online discovery
- How AI helps promote destinations, attractions and sporting events
Content Creation and Storytelling
- Using AI to create blogs, travel guides and event promotions
- Developing consistent social media content with AI assistance
Enhancing Visitor and Fan Engagement
- How AI chatbots and automated responses improve customer experience
- Ways to communicate with audiences 24/7
Collaboration Opportunities
- How tourism organizations, sports groups and local businesses can coordinate marketing efforts
- Using AI to promote regional experiences and events
Responsible AI Use
- Understanding the importance of accuracy, transparency and data protection
- Using AI as a tool that supports human creativity and authentic storytelling
Key Takeaway
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how AI communications can help organizations tell their story, increase visibility and attract visitors and fans, while supporting the growth of the travel, tourism and sports sectors.
Point of Contact
Samuel Rodriguez , BizDiversity CEO & Founder
Cell: 206-422-0772
WHERE: KENMORE TOWNSQUARE
6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Vendor FAQS and Information
Please complete the Vendor Registration Form.
What to Expect at the Beyond Borders: Travel and Tourism EXPO:
- Will be an indoor event consisting of various businesses in the travel and tourism sector.
- Registered vendors must provide their own tablecloth, games, giveaways, prizes, promotional materials, etc.
Business Vendor Booth FAQ?s:
- To make space for everyone, vendors must restrict their event displays, supplies & activities to a 3 by 5 section of a 10 foot table ONLY .
- When will I receive more information regarding my vendor booth location? Will spacesbe pre-assigned or first-come, first-served? Details will be finalized 2 weeks prior tothe event. Notification location will be provided at that time. BizDiversity reserves theright to move vendors as needed.
- Will electricity or Wi-Fi be provided? No electricity or Wi-Fi will be provided beyondwhat's available at the venue
- Can I sell or giveaway pre-prepared snacks / food samples at the event? All registered vendors are responsible for their own King County Health Department permittingYes, all approved licensed/registered business vendors can sell merchandise at the event. Please bring your own payment processing equipment, portable chargers and mobile hot spot if needed.
- Can I have more than one table? No, eligible businesses are permitted to use one half of a 10 foot table per registrant.
- How many attendees are expected to come to this event? It's hard to estimate, but we are hoping for LOTS! Please help us promote this fun, free, community celebration by inviting your friends, neighbors, family and co-workers.
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EXHIBITORS
City of Kenmore
AirBNb Workshop: Short-Term (STR) Updates
Agenda
π: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PM
Introduction and Opening Announcements
Host: Samuel Rodriguez, Founder and CEO, BizDiversity
π: 01:05 PM - 01:30 PM
Take a minute and share about your business
Host: Exhibitors Present
π: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
AI Communications: Helping Businesses Become Visible in the Travel Economy
Host: Dan Velando, Founder, dvaDTAStorage & Bizdiversity COO
π: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AirBNB Workshop : About Short-Term Rental (STR)
π: 03:25 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Announcements
Host: Samuel Rodriguez, Founder and CEO, BizDiversity
π: 02:10 PM - 03:25 PM
Company Exhibits and Networking
Host: Everyone
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kenmore Town Square, 6728 Northeast 181st Street, Kenmore, United States
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