This week's round-up of all the latest opportunities includes several chances to go on a hosted press trip, calls for pitches, a travel job, and more:

🚀 A new grant initiative is inviting women entrepreneurs to apply for its $10,000 grant – apply by Tue, Dec 30 5pm EST

🚀 This foundation is funding entrepreneurs 40 years of age and older – enter by Wed, Dec 31

🚀 Aspiring travel writers are invited to apply for a press trip & mentorship program run by a U.S. tourism board – apply by Tue, Jan 6

🚀 Late Checkout (a Substack pub) is seeking timely stories on F&B, culture, and design – rolling, until the second week of Jan

🚀 Business Insider lifestyle editor is looking for stories on ferries, flights, and cruises – no deadline, but pitch soon

🚀 A publication is hosting a press trip to Oman's Empty Quarter – no deadline, but apply soon

🚀 An iconic global media brand is hiring for a Senior Travel Editor role (remote, pays up to $105K) – no deadline

See all the latest opportunities here.

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🐪 We are returning to Jordan next June 🐪

Join us June 5-14, 2026 on a 10-day trip to this country we love so much. We'll visit the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman, and many off-beaten spots in between. And yes, we will also stay with Ahmad at Rum Planet Camp in the desert.

Save $200 by booking an early-bird spot by Jan 5, 2026.

Get details here