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David Swanson
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Travel Writer and Photographer, Freelance
San Diego
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Biography
A San Diego-based freelance travel writer-photographer since 1995, David Swanson's stories and photos have been published in more than 50 North American newspapers and dozens of magazines and websites. David's recent outlets include Virtuoso the Magazine, Travel+Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, AARP, Los Angeles Times, Westways, TravelAge West, Cruise Critic, Corporate & Incentive Travel, and others. He wrote the multiple award-winning “Affordable Caribbean” column for Caribbean Travel & Life for 14 years, and he is author or co-author of 17 different travel guidebooks. The Caribbean has been the focus for many stories, and his research has brought him to all of the islands on multiple visits. He is a frequent traveler to Africa (9 trips to 11 different countries), China (8 trips), Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, the British Isles, and Italy, with multiple cover stories in major outlets about each. David has a volcano fetish, which has taken him to the smoldering summits of Mount St. Helens, Soufrière Hills, Piton de la Fournaise and Mount Etna. David is also an expert on cruises, and has traveled with all of the top industry brands and some of the lesser-known boutique lines. The MICE industry is another focus for his reporting, and since the start of the pandemic he has written on how destinations, cruises, hotels and the conference sectors are working to come out the other side successfully. David was chosen by the Caribbean Tourism Organization as Travel Writer of the Year in 2007. He is the winner of multiple Muster awards for his photography, including Gold for his 2017 single-subject portfolio. David co-chaired the Society of American Travel Writers' New Zealand convention in 2011, was chair of the tours component for the organization's 2015 Las Vegas convention. He served on SATW's Board of Directors for seven years, most recently as President (2018-19).
Unique Lodgings , Global Destinations , Safari , Soft Adventure, Cruise , Cycling , Hiking, Meetings And Conventions, Unique Lodgings , Global Destinations , Safari , Soft Adventure
Content
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By David Swanson Verified| Corporate & Incentive Travel Verified When it comes to selecting the ideal meeting location for a major client conference, Las Vegas is a no-brainer for its wide variety of dining, entertainment and activities. The city’s world-class resorts encompass more than 156,000 rooms. The Harry Reid International Airport is located just two miles from the Strip and features 1,100 daily flights to more than 150 cities. Las Vegas also holds three of the 10 largest convention venues in the country.
By David Swanson Verified| Corporate & Incentive Travel Verified For more than two decades, Team Horner, the Fort Lauderdale, FL-based manufacturer and distributor of swimming pool and spa equipment, has regularly conducted incentive programs on cruise ships. The company’s events director, Maria de la Peña Hoff, CMEM, is unequivocal in acknowledging the financial advantages of holding incentive programs at sea, rather than at traditional resorts. “Time and time again, the value received from a cruise event surpasses all others,” de la Peña Hoff says.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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