Mentions In the Media
Adam Groffman is often quoted and recognized as an expert in the media. His expertise and insights include LGBTQ travel, travel journalism, tourism marketing, PR, influencers, SEO, entrepreneurship, and marketing trends.
- The rise of influencer marketing agencies rankles influencers – Digiday
- As Instagram tests IGTV ads, it will need to get influencers on board – Digiday
- Berlin, the Next Hub for Tech Startups – Public Radio, The World
- From Graphic Design to Travel – Career Shifters
- Trump’s travel ban has already cost the US billions in tourism – Boston Globe
- Hipster Holidays: The Next Big Travel Trend – The Street
- Escape Artist Q&A: Adam Groffman of Travels of Adam – Paste Magazine
- Berlin: The Next Hub for Tech Start Ups – CNBC
- Tips for L.G.B.T.Q. Travelers to Visit the World Safely – New York Times
- Try These Expert Tips for a Safer Solo Trip – Airbnb Newsroom
- Who Else In Travel Is Being Impacted By The Coronavirus? Content Creators – Forbes
- A Conversation With Adam Groffman – Travel Writing 2.0
- Gay Americans risk their life and safety when they travel abroad to these places – MarketWatch
- Podcast on LGBT Travel, Hipster Hangouts and How to Make a Living By Travel Blogging – The Big Travel Podcast
- Essential Reading on the LGBTQ Journey – Hachette Books
- Watch: How to get by in Tel Aviv with just $69 – Ynet news (video)
- Travel bloggers share their scariest moments from the road – USA Today
- Bermuda Reverses Same-Sex Marriage Ban – Conde Nast Traveler
- ‘Quit your job and travel the world!’: A travel blogger confesses the grim financial reality behind the Instagram dream – Business Insider
- Holiday tips for Germany, Italy and India from Travels Of Adam blogger Adam Groffman – METRO Newspaper (UK)
- What country ranked best for an LGBTQ honeymoon? – Gay Times (UK)
Featured Press Mentions
Awards
Adam Groffman is an award-winning travel writer, blogger, and influencer, recognized for his impactful content and marketing expertise.
- Best Long-Term Travel Blogs for Every Type of Voyager – Bloomberg
- Top 10 Travel and Lifestyle Blogs for 2024 – Jewish Journal
- 40 Leaders Under 40 (2019) – Business Equality Magazine
- Top 10 LGBTQ Influencer 2019 – Pride.com
- Best Travel Blog 2018 (Silver) – North American Travel Journalists Association
- Best Travel Blog 2017 (Silver) – SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Award
- 15 Travel Blogs You Need to Check out This Summer (2017) – The Culture Trip
- Best Travel Series 2016 (Gold) – North American Travel Journalists Association
- Zehn lesenswerte Blogs und Websites für 2016 (Ten Blogs & Websites Worth Reading in 2016) – WirtschaftsWoche (Germany)
- Best LGBTQ Blog 2013 (finalist) – Bloggi.es
- New York Book Show 2009 Finalist for Interactive Science textbook cover series
- New England 2008 Book Show Finalist for Conceptual Physics high-school textbook
- New York 2008 Book Show 3rd Place for The Reader’s Journey middle-school literature series
Speaking Engagements
Adam Groffman is a distinguished speaker on LGBTQ tourism and travel marketing, sharing data-driven insights and expertise at events globally.
- Travel Con, Austin 2018
- New York Times Travel Show, NYC 2016
- GNETWORK360, International Conference on Business and LGBTQ Tourism, Buenos Aires 2016
- International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Convention, Los Angeles 2015
- Social Media Week, Hamburg 2015
- Out Now LGBT Gay Travel Workshop, London 2014
Academic Citations
Adam Groffman’s travel blog, “Travels of Adam,” is not only a popular platform but also a valuable resource. Adam’s expertise has been quoted in academic theses, white papers, and other educational sources. His insights contribute to a deeper understanding of travel trends, the media landscape, and cultural exploration.
- Second Global Report on LGBT Tourism (May 2017), United Nations World Tourism Organization
- Scripted Journeys: Authenticity in Hypermediated Tourism (2021), King’s College London, UK
- Hipster Holidays are Changing the European City Break Landscape (2015), World Travel Market study, UK
- Case Study: The Social Media Use of Travel Bloggers (2015), Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College
