The Regeneration
of Travel
Client: Marriott Bonvoy
Agency: The Washington Post Creative Group
Scope: Creative Direction, Editing, Influencer Sourcing, Film Production
Year: 2021
I taught people how to travel better.
In the Spring of 2021, Marriott Bonvoy wanted to inspire people to return to travel. But they didn't just want people to travel again: they wanted them to travel better.
Our campaign leaned into a key insight: We’re not traveling the same way anymore. So the same travel stories—and narrow community of travel storytellers—just wouldn’t do.
As Creative Director of “The Regeneration of Travel,” I helped select three diverse storytellers who demonstrated travel's potential for positive impact.
These storytellers showcased transformative journeys: supporting economic recovery in the Rust Belt, respecting Indigenous lands in the Southwest, and helping restore Florida's coral reefs. Through innovative storytelling techniques like photogrammetry, 360-degree photography, and TikTok takeovers, we highlighted how travelers can leave destinations better than they found them.
Campaign Sizzle Reel
Campaign Details
1.
Talent Search & Casting
2.
Interactive Articles
3.
Film Production
4.
TikTok Activation
1. Talent Search & Casting
2. Interactive Articles
3. Film Production
4. TikTok Activation
87M
impressions
75%
agreed Marriott Bonvoy shared their values
3:22
average time spent on each article
90%
planned to take action i.e. book a Marriott stay
3M
TikTok views
86%
of viewers felt inspired to travel again
Credits
Creative Director: Sara Wald
Editor/Copywriter: Laura Chubb / Amanda Green
Art Director: Jill Putney
Interactive Designer: Kia Delgado
Producer: Molly Holden
Operations Director: Elana Luppino
Social Media Strategist: Heather Schmelzen
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2021 Native Advertising Awards Gold Winner
Best Native Advertising Program B2C
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2022 Webby Award Honoree
Advertising, Media & PR, Tourism & Leisure
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2022 Shorty Impact Awards Audience Honor
Branded Content
Press Mentions
Adweek
Mediapost
Santa Fe Reporter
Buffalo Rising
Hospitality Net
Hospemag
Travel Pulse