I’m a Travel Editor & Writer with deep expertise across online, broadcast and print media. I work as Travel Editor with The Irish Independent and write, photograph and create content for international titles including National Geographic Traveller.Over 25 years travelling the world, I’ve built a trusted reputation as a travel expert who consistently produces award-winning content. I've got strong experience of both traditional and digital-first newsrooms, and of course, working from the road (always challenging, always fun). I'm a BGTW mentor, a Judge for National Geographic Travellers' Hotel Awards, and a regular contributor on travel to TV and radio. I love travel, finding new perspectives, and inspiring people to do the same. As I've evolved from writer to editor, I've taken a crammed contacts book and added a track record in planning and executing content strategies, managing contributors, applying data analysis and SEO, and building travel brands like the Irish Independent's annual Reader Travel Awards, Hot 100 Hotels, 52 Weekends and agenda-setting Fab 50 list, as well as growing social media channels and a popular newsletter from scratch.→ 25 years experience of travel destinations, trends, issues & products→ Seasoned speaker, author & travel expert → Proven editorial experience in print, broadcast and digital-first newsrooms→ Planner, manager and editor of content strategies → Commissioning, motivating and inspiring contributors→ Award-winning track record in travel writing, video & photography→ Vision in creating new online, print, video & UGC formats→ Working with our commercial teams on sponsorship and events → Analytical focus in growth of traffic and engaged audiences→ Mentor with British Guild of Travel WritersTravel inspires me. It keeps me positive and passionate about life. But I still hate middle seats.