Forget trying to “work with anyone.” You need to define your ideal travel client.

Are they:

🏨 A boutique hotel or eco-lodge?

🗺️ A tourism board or DMO?

🧳 A travel gear or experience brand?

Figure out:

What kind of video content they need (social reels, hero videos, hotel walkthroughs)?

How often they need content (seasonally, monthly, per campaign)?

What budget they might realistically work with?

✍️ Action: Build a list of 20 dream travel clients — hotels, destinations, brands — that actually need content.

Hotels and travel brands don’t want to hire a “guy with a camera.”

They want someone who feels like a media partner.

You don’t need to go crazy — just be intentional:

🎨 Use a clean name, simple logo, and consistent colors

🎞️ Build a portfolio that screams “I’ve done this before” (even if it’s spec work)

🎥 Action:

Create 2–3 travel-style videos that reflect the clients you want to work with

Design a 1-page PDF or simple site that feels like a travel film agency, not a freelancer page

Clients don’t want to “build a custom quote.” They want clear offers.

Here’s an example that worked for me:

Hotel Content Starter Pack – $3,500

1 hero film (90 sec)

5 social edits

20 pro photos

1-day on-site shoot

Full commercial license

Want monthly retainers? Build tiered packages.

📦 Action: Create 1 flagship offer (for hotels or brands) + 1 premium upsell for longer stays or full campaigns.

DMs like “hey bro, let’s collab” don’t cut it here.

Start with warm leads:

Past contacts, local hotels, coworking spaces, retreat centers you’ve visited

For cold leads:

Use LinkedIn or Google Maps to find hotels or travel brands

Find the marketing manager, brand lead, or owner

Send a short, personalized message showing what you can do for them

📣 Action: Reach out to 5 travel businesses per day. Keep it personal and short — like you’re pitching a real opportunity.

When you get on a discovery call, keep it simple:

Ask about their brand, audience, and goals

Ask: “What kind of content have you tried before?”

Show examples of your work that match their vibe

Suggest a package that fits, and give a ballpark range

Always follow up with a short, clean proposal

🤝 Action: Use a simple pitch deck or PDF — nothing flashy, just clear and confident.

Shoot on time. Be creative. Deliver fast. Communicate well.

This makes clients want to rebook you.

Then, when you’re getting traction:

👥 Hire an editor

🗓️ Batch your shoots

📈 Use testimonials and case studies to book even better clients

🔥 Action: Treat every shoot like it’s your demo reel for the next big gig.