TBEX Europe 2015, is a global event, which was held in LIoret de Mar, Costa Brava Spain. A place where bloggers and travel professionals meet. As a first timer I had to find out how to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second.

The sponsors provided pre -TBEX trips and excursions.

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second - Part 2 - TBEX Bloggers on the boat

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second – Part 2 – TBEX Bloggers on the boat

Trip to the opening party

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second - Part 2 - TBEX LIoret de Mar Town Hall

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second – Part 2 – TBEX LIoret de Mar Town Hall

An organised trip was arranged to ferry bloggers and travel professionals to the opening beach party held at Hotel Santa Marta.

Delegates were invited to assemble outside the Town Hall in LIoret de Mar where we were escorted on to a boat that would take us to the venue. Most of them were regulars and had known each other from previous TBEX conferences, while others where newbies like myself. The first blogger I met was Sonja Holverson, Author Editor, Co-founder at Outbounding.org

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second - Part 2 - Sonja. The first blogger I met at TBEX

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second – Part 2 – Sonja. The first blogger I met at TBEX

 

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second - Part 2 - At the opening party

How to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second – Part 2 – At the opening party

 

TBEX 2015 Giants

TBEX 2015 Giants

 

TBEX Giants

TBEX  2015 Giants

 

When we disembarked from the boat we were welcomed by Giants and the sponsors who provided great entertainment and lovely hospitality.

This was a great way to break the ice and mingle with other bloggers, travellers and travel professionals, who were mainly happy-go-getters!

The Opening party hosted by the Mayor of Costa Brava

The Mayor (3rd from the left) and some sponsors at TBEX Europe 2015 opening party

The Mayor (3rd from the left) and some sponsors at TBEX Europe 2015 opening party

TBEX Europe 2015 with the Mayor

The beach at night in Lloret de Mar

The beach at night in Lloret de Mar

 

The mayor speaking at the conference with Rick Calvert CEO

The mayor speaking at the conference with Rick Calvert CEO

The conference was held over three days at Hotel Olympic Suites IIoret de Mar and so much was taken away from the Intensive 3 day workshop to improve our skills.

There were Speaker and Keynote sessions, Speedy networking, Closing party and Post-TBEX Trips.

TBEX Hotel Olympic Suites

TBEX Hotel Olympic Suites

 

TBEX Hotel Olympic Suites

TBEX Hotel Olympic Suites

 

Balconies

Balconies

 

Side Street

Side Street

Street Art 

Street Art

Street Art

 

Street Art

Street Art

The event was intensive but the decision to visit TBEX was made in a matter of seconds because time was moving fast.

It turned out to be a truly unique and inspiring experience for a first timer! So glad I learned how to deal with an unexpected invitation in a second. The main lesson learned from TBEX is to be prepared at a moments notice.

Thank you BlogsRelease and everyone for a fantastic time at TBEX Europe 2015 Coasta Brava.