LIVE STORYTELLING
AFAR and Chase Marriott kicked off a celebration of AFAR’s most transformative travel stories into three live storytelling events at of-the-moment Marriott properties in six markets. Each event featured three travel storytellers who developed and shaped their stories with an editor and an experienced on-stage storytelling coach. The tellers shared these eye-opening, unforgettable, and experiential travel moments to create an emotional connection with the audience. A world of boundless stories - travel has the power to change lives, three stories of transformative travel featuring esteemed AFAR contributing writers, photographers and illustrators. Video Here
EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLES - TRAVEL ADVISOR COUNCIL
Join the Travel Advisory Council, plus AFAR editors and co-founders for an insightful biannual meeting to discuss the trends shaping the travel industry. The Travel Advisory Council is a well-connected group of 10-15 specialists in experiential luxury travel, eager to share that expertise with you
PHOTO AWARDS
AFAR Media and United MileagePlus partnered on a global search for aspiring photography talent. The Photo Awards celebrated the diverse and creative ways travelers capture the world. Entrants were asked to submit photo entries within five distinct categories: People, Outdoors, Cities, Food, and Style & Design. United's global coffee partner, Illy caffè North America Inc., also joined to sponsor the Style & Design category for the first time.
The photo contest culminated with a cocktail reception revealing the winning images and highlighting the diverse and creative ways that photographers -both professional and amateurs - see the world. This celebratory event was held at the San Francisco Art Institute, the winning images were on display for over a month as an art installation for students to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds were donated to a local school in support of their art department.
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION FAN FEST
Pop Photo and Field & Stream partnered with the Country Music Association to create an exclusive fan experience. This on-site activation included access to a private photo shoot of select country music stars and front row press access while they perform on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage.
CURATED WORLDWIDE PHOTO TRIPS
A partnership between Pop Photo, Nikon, San Disk & Manfrotto to create 18 annual worldwide photo trips. Led by professional photographers, photo enthusiasts can travel the world while shooting alongside the pros to capture their favorite moments. Access to special places, unique vantage points, models and scouted locations delivers a photographic opportunity to capture the world. Attendees were give access to all the latest camera & video gear from Nikon, memory cards from San Disk and tripods from Manfrotto. This program reached photo enthusiasts, weekend warriors, tech and gear enthusiasts spanning over 15 years, covered 7 continents, over 40+ states and built a photo community of 8,000+
CUSTOM DINNERS
An intimate dining experience that offers Friends of AFAR the exclusive opportunity to gather and taste destination inspired cocktails and chef’s menu. The conversation around the table will spark fresh thinking and interesting insights, which generate worthwhile partnerships and initiatives.
