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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 journalists that matter to you.

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Peter Greenberg

Outlet/Affiliation: CBS News
Location: New York City

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.

X: @PeterSGreenbergFollowers: 249.8K

Amy Virshup

Outlet/Affiliation: The New York Times
Location: New York City, New York

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.

X: @amyvirshupFollowers: 9.6K+

Sebastian Modak

Outlet/Affiliation: Wall Street Journal
Location: Brooklyn, New York

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.

X: @sebmodakFollowers: 11.5K+

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Laura Begley Bloom

Outlet/Affiliation: Forbes
Location: New York City

Senior Contributor at Forbes, where she authors the “Transformative Travel” column, profiling impactful travelers and covering evolving travel trends and destinations.

X: @laurabegleyFollowers: 10.0K

Kristin Braswell

Outlet/Affiliation: Travel + Leisure
Location: Los Angeles, California

Travel journalist at Travel + Leisure, specializing in luxury travel, culture, food, and destination guides.

IG: @crushglobalFollowers: 14.4K

Natalie Compton

Outlet/Affiliation: The Washington Post
Location: Washington D.C, U.S

Staff writer reporting on travel for the Washington Post. She has covered travel, food, and alcohol from every continent.

X: @NatBCoFollowers: 6.9K+

Elaine Glusac

Outlet/Affiliation: The New York Times
Location: Chicago, USA

Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times, writes about travel, food, conservation and sustainability.

X: @ElaineGlusacFollowers: 5.2K

Megan Spurrell

Outlet/Affiliation: Conde Nast Traveler
Location: New York City

Associate Director, Articles at Condé Nast Traveler, where she writes and edits features on travel trends, emerging destinations, and experiences worth traveling for

X: @meganspurrell_Followers: 790+

IG: @spurrelly

Andrew Nelson

Outlet/Affiliation: National Geographic Travel
Location: Palm Springs, California, United States

Contributing writer and editor for National Geographic Travel since 2001, including a stint as director of editorial projects for National Geographic Traveler magazine.

IG: @andrewtyrrellnelsonFollowers: 8K+

Mark Ellwood

Outlet/Affiliation: Bloomberg Pursuits
Location: New York City, New York

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.

X: @markjellwoodFollowers: 3.5K+

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*Data as of February 2025