TravCon isn’t just another traveler conference. It’s where healthcare travelers, recruiters, and industry insiders all collide in one place, and the magic happens in the conversations between sessions, not just on the stage.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned TravCon pro, one thing is always true: the people you meet here can change your entire travel career. New recruiters, new friends, new opportunities, and sometimes even new besties.
Here are some great ways to really make connections at TravCon.
How to Make Real Connections at TravCon
Start With Fellow Attendees
By far, the easiest connections to make at TravCon are with other travelers.
You’re surrounded by people who get the lifestyle: the moving, the contracts, the housing chaos, the 3-day stretches, the “what state am I in again?” moments. That shared experience makes it so easy to start a conversation.
Some of the best friendships (and insider tips) start in the coffee line, between sessions, on the exhibit floor, or while waiting for the elevator. Don’t be shy about swapping Instagram or TikTok handles before you part ways. TravCon friendships tend to last long after the conference is over.
How to Talk to Recruiters Without It Feeling Like a Sales Pitch
Yes, recruiters are there to talk jobs, but just like you, they’re also there to meet people in person. TravCon is one of the few times you get to see what someone is really like without a phone call or email in the way.
Some great questions you can ask to get to know recruiters at TravCon include:
- What kind of travelers do you love working with?
- What makes your agency different?
- What’s your favorite part about being a recruiter?
Those questions can help spark real conversations, and you’ll quickly figure out who you actually click with.
Don’t Be Intimidated by Speakers – They Want to Talk to You
TravCon speakers aren’t celebrities hiding backstage. They’re travelers, experts, and leaders who show up because they care about the travel healthcare community.
If a session hits home for you, walk up after and let them know.
That small moment can lead to advice, connections, and sometimes even long-term friendships.
Say yes to the Social Events (Especially The Afterparty)
Some of the best networking at TravCon happens when the badges come off, and the music turns on.
Mixers, meet-ups, parties, and The Afterparty are where people relax, laugh, and actually get to know each other. You’re more likely to make a meaningful connection over a drink or on the dance floor than in the exhibit hall.
Even if you’re tired, go! The “I almost stayed in my room” nights are usually the ones people end up talking about all year.
Follow Up Like a Pro
The secret to making TravCon connections stick? A simple follow-up.
When you get home:
- Connect on social platforms, for example: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Send a quick “Great meeting you at TravCon” message.
- Keep the conversation going
That’s how casual conversations turn into recruiters you trust, friends you travel with, and opportunities you didn’t even know existed.
TravCon is Where Your Travel World Gets Bigger
You can learn anywhere. You can scroll anywhere. But you can only experience TravCon here.
This is where online names become real faces, where career-changing conversations happen, and where the travel community truly comes alive.
So show up, say hi, and get ready to make some really unforgettable connections.
Ready to make those connections in real life?
TravCon is where the travel healthcare community comes together — and your next opportunity is waiting.
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