Hello, I’m Alexey Vengin.
I help travel professionals find solutions, partners, and promotion opportunities.
Who I Am
I am the publisher and owner of the largest B2B media and educational platform for the travel industry in Russian-speaking markets — Profi.travel — as well as the owner of Traveltech.media, which works with tourism markets in Europe, GCC countries, and India.
For nearly 30 years, I have been developing projects that help travel industry players grow their businesses and establish partnerships.
Key achievements include:
• Launching my own exhibition platform in 2014, connecting travel retailers and suppliers for faster and more effective communication.• In 2023, launching the Travel Expo Week online exhibition for India’s travel industry in collaboration with major Indian associations TAFI, OTOAI, TTAUP, and ATOAI.• Conducting the large-scale RED online exhibitions in 2020 and 2021, showcasing Russian travel products to professionals from India, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, China, and France.• Signing a strategic partnership with Amadeus and developing exclusive sales of their travel audience technology in Russian-speaking markets.• Launching the Loyalty Profi.Travel program to help partners boost sales through travel companies in Russian-speaking markets.• Organizing the annual Profi.Travel Digital Day conferences on tourism marketing with participation from international experts, including Booking.com, Ctrip, Amadeus, and Skift.• In 2019, Profi.travel became a member of the European Tourism Association (ETOA), alongside global players such as UNWTO, PATA, WTM, and FITUR.• Collaborating with national tourism boards, major hotel chains, and airlines on projects to promote destinations and attract tourists from Russian-speaking markets.• Recipient of the national tourism award in 2021 for contributions to the development of the industry.My experience and completed projects enable me to work effectively with professionals across various sectors of the travel industry.
My experience in interviews:
Learn more about my experience and projects in interviews:• Exclusive interview for Travel News Digest (EN) — about launching the Travel Expo Week project in India.• Interview for ETOA (EN) — about Profi.travel’s role in promoting European destinations to Russian-speaking markets.• Interview on Profi.travel (RU) — on expanding the audience and introducing new tools for partners.• Profi.travel annual results (RU) — key achievements and outcomes of 2024.
Profi.travel media:
Through Profi.travel, I reach a broad audience of travel professionals, including key industry players.
My personal social media channels are focused on company owners, executives, and government officials who are key decision-makers.On Profi.travel, I regularly share articles and analytical materials focused on key tourism issues, industry trends, and personal insights.
Promotion Through My Social Media & Media Channels:
With over 20 years in the travel industry, I lead the largest B2B media platform in the Russian-speaking market and closely track industry trends. Several times a month, I share insights on key developments in tourism, analyze emerging trends, and discuss market shifts.Unlike traditional advertising, my social media works differently. I don’t just post generic promotional content – every publication is made in my own voice, making it a personal recommendation rather than a standard ad campaign.Over the past year, I’ve visited Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Czech Republic, Germany, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia. I share not just hotel and airline reviews but also insights into how these markets are evolving and what opportunities they present for businesses.If your product is travel-related and you want to reach my audience, I offer several promotional formats.
Collaboration Packages:
🎯 Package 1: Targeted Promotion Among Decision-Makers & Top Agents:📍 Placement:
• Stories & posts on Instagram + Facebook
• Stories on Telegram (shared with my personal contacts)🔹 Format:
• Native promotion in my personal voice
• Direct reach to decision-makers & senior industry professionals🌎 Publication Volumes & Reach
• Stories – 10-15 frames (photos/videos), with interactive elements (links, polls, Q&A, etc.)
• Posts – up to 2,200 characters (approximately 350-400 words)
• Carousel posts – up to 10 photos/videos
• Hashtags – up to 30 per post
• Estimated reach – ~2,000 views per publication (combined Stories + posts)💰 Price: €1,000
🌍 Package 2: Targeted Promotion + Extended Industry Reach via Profi.Travel:📍 Placement:
• Stories & posts on Instagram + Facebook
• Stories on Telegram (shared with my personal contacts)
• News or featured article on Profi.Travel
• Publication in the Profi.Travel Telegram channel🔹 Format:
• All the benefits of Package 1 + exposure through the largest Russian-speaking B2B travel media
• Personal recommendation + broad market outreach
• Direct engagement with the professional travel community💰 Price: €2,000
🚀 Custom Integrations:For tailor-made partnerships, I’m open to:
✅ Press trips, FAM trips, hotel & airline testing
✅ Native integrations into my editorial content
✅ Promotion of travel tech solutions & B2B servicesFormats are discussed individually.
Why Does This Work?
Here are some of my recent media publications:
✔ I am a well-known figure in the travel industry, and my recommendations are perceived as expert insights rather than generic advertising
✔ My audience consists of decision-makers who influence business strategies
✔ I only work with products that I personally find valuable
✔ Standard ads don’t engage decision-makers – my social media sparks conversations and interactions
• Traveling to Australia in 2025: Personal Experience
A firsthand guide to visiting Australia in 2025, covering visa application, flight costs, local prices, and must-visit places. Based on personal experience, this article offers practical tips and insights for travelers planning a trip to Australia.• Why the Head of Profi.Travel No Longer Fears Traveling to China — debunking common myths about traveling to Beijing and sharing my personal travel experience.• Profi.Travel’s CEO Discusses What’s Happening in Uzbekistan — observations on the development of outbound and inbound tourism in Uzbekistan following my participation in the TITF-2024 travel fair.• 13 Global Travel Trends for 2024 — an analysis of predictions from global aggregators like Expedia and Skyscanner, highlighting key trends that will influence the industry.• Antalya Airport Issues Threaten to Deter Wealthier Tourists — discussing infrastructure problems and how they may affect the attraction of high-spending tourists.• Unexpected Algeria: A Personal Travel Experience — sharing my impressions from a trip to Algeria, including the visa process, local culture, and key attractions.
Here are some examples of my social media publications:
• Montenegro, Regent Porto Montenegro — a review of a luxury hotel on the Adriatic coast, highlighting yachts, boutiques, and five-star service.• NG Phaselis Bay, Turkey — a review of a luxury Turkish hotel featuring details about accommodations, interiors, and personalized service.• Samarkand Regency Amir Temur, Uzbekistan — an overview of the large Silk Road complex in Samarkand, showcasing the presidential suite and a recreated historical old town.• Rügen Island, Germany — personal impressions of Germany’s northern resorts, with the unique atmosphere of Rügen Island, its beaches, and cozy towns.• Dubrovnik, Croatia — a walk through the Adriatic’s tourist hub: ancient streets, medieval walls, and the challenge of overtourism.• Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — surprising impressions of the city during the film festival: nightlife, packed bars, and a completely different rhythm of the resort center.• Transfer Travel Hack with IWay — how to find cost-effective transfers in any country and save 15%: tips and personal experience with a service in Turkey.• Algerian Sahara — discovering forgotten towns in the middle of the desert, with unique local communities and a life preserved in its original form.• Rixos, Kazakhstan — Turkish luxury on the Caspian Sea coast: impressions of a large hotel complex with a water park, pools, and an all-inclusive service.• Uzbekistan Airways vs. Emirates — flying business class on Uzbekistan Airways’ Dreamliner: comparing services, amenities, and dining with leading global airlines.• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — vivid impressions from the capital of one of Asia’s most multicultural and comfortable countries: architecture, cuisine, prices, and shopping.• New Airport in Goa, India — impressions from a visit to the closed airport before its official opening: a project with large-scale plans and a five-star resort atmosphere.• Sikkim, India — exploring one of India’s cleanest and most serene regions: Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan cuisine, and the mountainous setting of the Himalayas.
