In a crowded industry full of talent and media, breaking into the travel industry can seem daunting, it can be difficult to gain visibility and even harder to know where to start. Success in the travel world is not just about your skills; it’s about creating awareness around your brand and putting your business in front of a wider audience. The travel journalists from the list below can provide great connections, experience, and influence, offering inspiration and opportunities to pitch your stories and help you grow your career, furthering your travel brand.

Antonia Windsor​

Antonia is a versatile editor, writer, presenter, and performer whose work spans journalism, theatre, radio, podcasts, film, and TV. She is an award-winning travel writer and presenter for channels including Channel 4, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, she is currently the editor-in-chief of Family Traveller, a multi-platform lifestyle brand targeting affluent mothers.

Paul Croughton​

Paul Croughton is currently Editor-in-Chief of Elite Traveler. He previously transformed Robb Report into a digital-first luxury brand, driving record growth and launching innovative products from e-commerce to events. His leadership has earned more than 20 industry awards for excellence in writing, design, and journalism.

Harriet Jones​

Harriet is Senior Content Editor for Hotels at The Telegraph and a former Deputy and Travel Editor at Condé Nast. With more than 15 years of experience commissioning and editing over 1,000 hotel reviews, she specializes in travel and features.

Holly Tuppen​

Holly Tuppen is an award-winning sustainable travel writer, consultant, and author. She has contributed to major publications such as The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller, and Conde Nast Traveller, and has written two books on sustainable travel. Holly has worked with leading tourism and conservation organizations worldwide, and currently co-hosts It’s a Journey, a podcast exploring the future of sustainable travel.

Hannah Chubb​

Hannah Chubb is the Senior Commerce Editor at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers hotels, rentals, experiences, shopping, and more.

Harriet Sime​

Harriet Sime is the Head of Travel at the Daily Mail, focusing on all travel-related content, sharing top travel destinations, hotels, and adventures.

Linsey McNeill​

Linsey McNeill is Editor-in-Chief of Travel Gossip, one of the UK travel industry’s leading trade publications. A freelance editor, feature writer, and columnist, she specializes in travel and property, with bylines across national and international outlets.

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