Value proposition

Inspiration and information for the modern adventurer.


Matador is the world’s largest independent travel publisher, with over 8 million unique monthly visitors. Join our global community of travel journalists, filmmakers, photographers, and writers producing original stories and videos on the amazing people, captivating cultures, and beautiful destinations the world has to offer.

We envision a world where travel is a transformative experience that enables us to find the humanity in each other, everywhere. It has the power to connect, heal, and inspire us to plan new adventures that have a positive impact on the world. Connect with us to share your creative gifts while traveling the world.

Over the past ten+ years, Matador has established an environment of highly original and creative media, winning two Lowell Thomas awards and a North American Travel Journalists Association award for excellence in travel journalism and two Skiftie awards for social media effectiveness.


Travel Journalism, Travel Publishing, Custom Content, Branded Content, Custom Contests, Travel Media, short form video, long form video, AI travel assistant, TikTok content, destination collaboration, DMO partnerships, and Guide Geek