Media & Creator Partnerships

Travel media partnerships that turn meaningful journeys into powerful stories

Media partnerships rooted in story, trust and impact

At Ventura TRAVEL, we believe powerful travel media partnerships are built on authenticity. We collaborate with journalists, photographers, filmmakers, podcasters, and creators whose work sparks curiosity and invites travelers to explore the world responsibly.

If your storytelling goes beyond entertainment and aims to inspire thoughtful, experience-driven travel, we would be delighted to work with you.

What we offer in media partnerships

We curate responsible travel experiences across the world, journeys that naturally lend themselves to rich, narrative-driven content. Depending on the strength and alignment of your proposal, we may support your project through full or partial sponsorship of accommodation, transport, guided activities, or local encounters.

Beyond logistics, our destinations offer exceptional storytelling depth: community-led experiences in Peru, wildlife moments in Africa, artisan workshops in Japan, and culinary traditions across the Mediterranean. Each journey provides the context for stories anchored in culture, humanity, and connection.

Your contact person

Hannes Schleicher, Head of Marketing

Hannes drives marketing strategy, builds demand, scales brand visibility, improves acquisition efficiency, aligns messaging, and ensures each brand attracts the right travelers through strong storytelling.

Our specialist brands: a world of narratives

Our Ventura Travel teams provide insider knowledge and contacts worldwide. This means you can rely on local experts, connections, and on-the-ground support to make your story a success.

In Japan, our dedicated team helps with trip organization, connects you with local experts, and provides support on the ground to bring your story to life. Across Africa, we guide you to wildlife experiences, local communities, and cultural encounters for authentic insights. In South America, we connect you with local cultures and meaningful travel experiences. Our Central America brand offers colorful local stories and resilient traditions, while the Mediterranean provides access to artisans, food experts, and cultural experiences. For the Galápagos and the polar regions, our teams facilitate encounters with wildlife, conservation projects, and expedition support. And with Epic Trips, we help you craft stories anywhere in the world, powered by AI planning tools.

Why you should partner with us

Our ideal partners

We collaborate with professionals whose work contributes meaningfully to the global travel conversation, including travel journalists, writers with established editorial networks, documentary filmmakers, visual storytellers, podcast hosts, and creators exploring culture or sustainability.

Responsible travel creates stronger stories

Our journeys are not staged for media. They are built around responsible practices that give creators deeper access and more genuine narratives. Before our first trips departed in 2002, we were already investing in community projects, work that later evolved into the VSocial Foundation.

Capture unique experiences

From certified responsible travel frameworks, small groups that allow meaningful local interaction, direct relationships with guides, artisans, and families to long-term initiatives such as Forest Guardians in the Amazon. Discover why traveling with Ventura is special.

Stories grounded in humanity

We always strive for our experiences to be grounded in humanity. This is not a spectacle, but a foundation for narratives that resonate ethically and emotionally.

5 steps for a successful media partnership

A partnership with Ventura Travel is designed to be collaborative and transparent:

Share your concept: editorial angle, audience reach, and preferred region

Alignment call: we discuss fit, opportunities, and expectations

Trip planning: itinerary development and sponsorship confirmation

Content creation: you immerse yourself and craft the narrative

Publishing and amplification: we support visibility whenever possible

Let’s inspire travelers together

If your mission is to tell stories that shift perspectives, deepen cultural understanding, and promote responsible travel, we would be delighted to collaborate.

Contact us to discuss a collaboration