The following schedule is for Travel Bloggers Unite Conference in Innsbruck, Austria.  It is as complete as possible but please do bear in mind that timings and scheduling is subject to change.

Wednesday 24th August (suggested arrival day)

• Arrive direct into Innsbruck Airport or arrive into Munich Airport and receive a free transfer down to Innsbruck.
• Casual evening networking event.

Thursday 25th August (alternative arrival day)

• Standard City Tours for ALL delegates running at the following times.
  • 10:30 - Two Tours
  • 11:00 - One Tour
  • 13:00 - Two Tours
• Photo Walks around Innsbruck for City+ Tour early booking delegates with . . .
  • Ken Kaminesky - Awesome Travel Photography
  • Kisten Alana - Awesome iPhone Travel Photography
• Welcome to Innsbruck networking event - Open to ALL delegates
  • Location:
    • Imperial Hall, Stiftskeller, Old Town Innsbruck
    • 1 minute walk from the conference venue, adjacent to the Imperial Palace
    • Visit this page for directions & how to find the venue entrance
  • Sponsors:
    • Airbnb
    • Canadian Tourist Commission

Friday 26th August - Conference Day One

The conference is taking place at the Grauer Bear Hotel.

• 08:30  Doors Open + Registration: Take advantage of the FREE Hotel Wifi over a complimentary cup of tea or coffee.
• 09:30 - 09:45  Welcome Remarks
• 09:45 - 10:45  Keynote Speech: "Mobile Travel Apps: How Bloggers Can Benefit" with tripwolf CEO, Sebastian Heinzel
• 10:45 - 11:00  COFFEE BREAK
• 11:00 - 12:30  Panel Discussion: "Blog Trips: Who Benefits, How To Get On One & How To Create Your Own" with . . .
  • Oliver Gradwell, Travel Bloggers Unite Founder - Moderator
  • Jools Stone - Trains on the Brain 
  • Isabelle Kenis - Isabelles Travel Guide
  • Representative from PR
  • Representative from Tourist Board
• 12:30 - 14:00  ** LUNCH BREAK **
• 14:00 - 15:00  Workshop Slot 1
• 15:10 - 16:10  Workshop Slot 2
• 16:10 - 16:25  COFFEE BREAK
• 16:25 - 17:30  Workshop Slot 3
• Workshops To Choose From:
  • Learning Lessons from Print Media - 2 sessions: Abigail King
  • Travel Writing for Travel Blogging - 1 session: Abigail King
  • How To Pitch To PR - 3 sessions: FourBGB
  • SEO and Your Blog -3 sessions: Caliber Interactive
  • Travel Blogging with WordPress - 3 sessions: John O'Nolan

There are 3x 1hr slots for workshops, with 4 knowledgable speakers delivering 5 inspirational workshops.  Visit the TBU Innsbruck Workshop page for further information on the workshops, speakers & the scheduling.

• 19:30 - 22:00  Evening Reception + The Travel Bloggy Awards
  • Location:
    • Stadtcafe
    • 30 seconds walk from the conference venue, on the corner before the crossing + opposite the Imperial Palace!
  • Sponsors:
    • Innsbruck Tourism
    • Tirol Tourism

Saturday 27th August - Conference Day Two

• 10:00 - 11:00  Workshop Slot or Pitch to Industry Networking
• 11:00 - 11:10  COFFEE BREAK
• 11:10 - 12:10  Workshop Slot or Pitch to Industry Networking
• 12:20 - 13:20  Workshop Slot or Pitch to Industry Networking
• Workshops
  • Monetize Your Blog, Strategies and Ethics: Janice Waugh and Keith Jenkins
  • Why and How Travel Bloggers can use Email Marketing Effectively: Andy Hayes
• 13:20 - 14:35  ** LUNCH BREAK **
• 14:45 - 15:45  Keynote Speech: "Umbria On The Blog - An Italian Case Study" with Alessio Carciofi and Marzia Keller from Umbria On The Blog
• 15:45 - 15:55  COFFEE BREAK
• 16:00 - 17:30  Panel Discussion: "Niche Blogging: Finding yours, the pros, the cons and how to leverage it when dealing with the travel industry" with . . .
  • Oliver Gradwell, Travel Bloggers Unite Founder - Moderator
  • Kash Bhattcharya - Europe Budget Guide
  • Melvin Boecher - Travel Dudes
  • Ana Pilar - Tripwolf Spain
  • Representative from PR
• Informal End of Conference Networking Drinks

Sunday 28th August - FREE Blog Trips

Today is the start of the FREE blog trips for all travel bloggers.  There are a range of tours available and further details can be found on this page.  Pre-Booking IS REQUIRED!