When thinking on my favorite YouTube channel, I follow and interact with many individuals that make money off of just entertaining and talking about their life. After gaining some insight on the content for this week, many understand that you can do this a career. When I think on my favorite influencers, I wonder to myself, “what do these individuals do for their career and how do they make money?” Well, the simple is answer is just that, they make money off the public viewing these of these videos. From advertisements in monetized videos, to getting all expenses paid for a trip to film your adventure, there are so many ways one can live the nomad life and still make it in society. After watching a few YouTube videos on monetization and the travel industry and Sailing Zatara, I am going to discuss my insight and how this would possibly come into play in my own life in the future.
When thinking on taking on the life of monetization though a career, I think I would take the path of filming attractions and tourists spots in all four seasons around the country –or even the world. While we endure a Michigan winter every year, I would love to experience a winter in Washington or Colorado to enjoy their attractions and destinations. In contrast, I would love to travel to many tropical locations such as Hawaii or Florida and gain perspectives and insight on their summers. Experiencing multiple seasons would allow to direct my filming and focus on a sector in the industry. I would hone in on hotels and main attractions that bring much traction to each of these areas. From there, I would review and inform my viewers though my YouTube channel and even WordPress to get the world out to my followers and make money while doing it.
Thinking about how much I would like to make off this career, I would just hope to make enough to make me happy. While having a big house and everything I ever wanted would be nice, I feel as this type of career would allow me to just want the necessities to live comfortably. As necessities vary from person to person, I would aim to not be strapped with cash but enjoy some luxuries while living the a simplistic life. I would have an apartment or a small house to call “home” but would be traveling from destination to destination staying in these hotels and resorts. I would be able to enjoy and review their food, restaurants, and facilities, while creating content for the public to view and interact with for ideas on their future travels. In addition, I would make sure to stop at key attractions that bring tourists to the area to create incentives to visit these hotels.
As I ensure I would be eating good and having a safe place to stay, I would love to branch out throughout my travels in trips like we saw in the film. Having the opportunity to live on a boat for some time or even a cruise would be a great experience for me and my viewers. While these off-land trips wouldn’t be my focus, it would be interesting to take my viewers on different adventures that keeps my content engaging and intriguing. Throughout my videos, it would be the best way to advocate for the tourism industry to ensure safety and tips that could help tourists along the way. From natural disasters and dangerous situations, to even a way to save a quick buck, I would be there for my viewers in insuring the most productive and enjoyable trip possible. I would hope that my content would inspire and enlighten those to see the full possibly of what this world offers. While I would be focusing on the hospitality and tourism industry, I make sure that my videos are meant and welcome for all audiences.
Overall, I do think that monetization within the industry is a great way for those to pursue a career while having your own freedom and ways of making an income. It is a fun and interactive way to be there for the public, while still being able gain so many experiences yourself. If I were able to pursue this sector of the industry, I do think that I would enjoy it and would be very happy with myself and career. Still dabbling at what I want to do in the industry in regard to my future, I know that this is one at the top of my list. Being able to travel to my most admired locations, while being employed, would be an experience that I know I would thrive in. Going forward, I know it is very important to explore all my options and through the content I’ve learned this week, monetization in the hospitality and tourism industry is one that stays open for possibilities.
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