Travel Media Meetup
Travel Media Meetup
November 5, 2026 Birmingham, Alabama
You asked and we’re delivering! By popular demand
Southern Routes & Roots
Travel Media Meetup is headed back to Birmingham!
Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for an upbeat, highly productive afternoon created exclusively to help Southeast Tourism Society members meet the media, share fresh story ideas and shine a spotlight on their destinations.
From 2–5:30 p.m., you’ll connect face-to-face with travel journalists, editors, influencers and other media professionals who are actively looking for compelling stories on Southern destinations.
Why You’ll Want to Be in the Room
Meet the Media Who Matter
Enjoy one-on-one conversations with journalists, editors and influencers interested in discovering new destinations, experiences and travel trends.
Make Months of PR Connections in One Afternoon
Skip the endless contact research, cold pitching and scheduling. We bring media and destinations together in one room so you can learn what journalists are looking for, share timely story ideas and start relationships that can lead to future coverage.
Give Your PR Efforts an Extra Boost
Whether you have an in-house team, partner with an agency or handle PR yourself, this event complements your existing efforts by offering valuable face time with multiple media contacts—without the time and expense of arranging individual deskside meetings.
Tap Into the Birmingham Media Market
Past events have attracted representatives from sought-after regional and national outlets, including Southern Living, Birmingham Home & Garden, Birmingham Lifestyle, Good Grit, Magnolia and Moonshine, Taste of the South, Southern Lady, Birmingham Parent, Country Living and more.
Support the Southeast Tourism Industry
A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Southeast Tourism Society and support its continued work on behalf of tourism professionals across the region.
Your Registration Includes
One-on-one engagement with approximately 15–20 journalists and influencers
Direct access to attending media contacts
A 6-foot display table for networking and showcasing your destination
Registration for one destination representative
The option to add a second representative for $350
The opportunity to feature an authentic product, signature experience or unique item from your destination
A high-energy, time-efficient format designed to help you make meaningful connections in just one afternoon
Birmingham asked for an encore—and we can’t wait to bring destinations and media back together!
Space is limited, so reserve your spot and get ready to connect, pitch and inspire.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 2–5:30 p.m.
Location: Cahaba Brewing
Cost: $1,275 for STS Members
Questions? Contact Jennifer Nowicki at jnowicki@pineapple-pr.com.
What is Travel Media Meetup?
Pineapple Public Relations connects destinations with top-tier media in a dynamic networking event. Get quality one-on-one time with the media to learn what they are looking for and pitch your story ideas.
Even if you’re working with a PR consultant/agency, this complements your efforts, yet saves the expense of researching the media and arranging deskside briefings.
Pineapple Public Relations hosts two Travel Media Meetup events a year in affiliation with the Southeast Tourism Society.
This event sells out due to limited participation - registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
What to Expect
Themed Southern Charms, this dynamic event is part trade show, part artisan market and fantastic for networking. Media will rotate through display tables and will be given a “Passport” to have destination partners check off as a stop along the way with enforced timed meetings. The media representatives must have each “stop” checked off their map to enter for a coveted prize drawing, which ensures additional face-to-face time with each partner and media representative.
For more information, contact Jennifer Nowicki at Pineapple Public Relations: (404) 237-3761, ext. 1003.
We have had such success in key media markets – Washington D.C. (2018), Nashville (2017), Birmingham (2019, 2016 & 2014), Atlanta (2013, 2015 & 2018), Charlotte (2015), Jacksonville (2013), and more. Pineapple Public Relations is happy to connect you with Travel Media Meetup attendees who can further explain the benefits of participating.