Top 10 U.S. Journalists in Travel & Tourism
Using our extensive media database, we compiled a list of the top 10 United States journalists in the Travel & Tourism space. Our solution makes it easy to find — and connect with — the influencers that matter to you.
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*Data as of August 2025
1. Peter Greenberg
Outlet: CBS News
Bio:Peter Greenberg is a CBS News’ travel editor, reports regularly on a broad range of travel-related news. A multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and producer.
Location: New York City
Followers: 249.8K
2. Amy Virshup
X: @amyvirshup
Outlet: The New York Times
Bio: Travel Editor at The New York Times, where she leads the acclaimed “52 Places to Go” list and oversees coverage on global travel trends, sustainability, and cultural impact.
Location: New York City, New York
Followers: 9.6K+
3. Sebastian Modak
X: @sebmodak
Outlet: Wall Street Journal
Bio: Travel Editor for The Wall Street Journal’s lifestyle section Off Duty, and an award‑winning multimedia journalist whose bylines span The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and more.
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Followers: 11.5K+
4. Laura Begley Bloom
X: @laurabegley
Outlet: Forbes
Bio: Senior Contributor at Forbes, where she authors the “Transformative Travel” column, profiling impactful travelers and covering evolving travel trends and destinations.
Location: New York City
Followers: 10.0K
5. Kristin Braswell
IG: @crushglobal
Outlet: Travel + Leisure
Bio: Travel journalist at Travel + Leisure, specializing in luxury travel, culture, food, and destination guides.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Followers: 14.4K
6. Natalie Compton
X: @NatBCo
Outlet: The Washington Post
Bio: Staff writer reporting on travel for the Washington Post. She has covered travel, food, and alcohol from every continent.
Location: Washington D.C, U.S
Followers: 6.9K+
7. Elaine Glusac
Outlet: The New York Times
Bio: Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times, writes about travel, food, conservation and sustainability.
Location: Chicago, USA
Followers: 5.2K
8. Megan Spurrell
IG: @spurrelly
Outlet: Conde Nast Traveler
Bio: Associate Director, Articles at Condé Nast Traveler, where she writes and edits features on travel trends, emerging destinations, and experiences worth traveling for
Location: New York City
Followers: 790+
9. Andrew Nelson
IG: @andrewtyrrellnelson
Outlet: National Geographic Travel
Bio: Contributing writer and editor for National Geographic Travel since 2001, including a stint as director of editorial projects for National Geographic Traveler magazine.
Location: Palm Springs, California, United States
Followers: 8K+
10. Mark Ellwood
Outlet: Bloomberg Pursuits
Bio: New York–based travel journalist and editor-at-large for Robb Report, who also contributes to Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Luxury, and other top publications.
Location: New York City, New York
Followers: 3.5K+
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