Top Journalists in Inns, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts
Eloise Hanson Boutique Hotel News (International Hospitality Media)
Editor overseeing Boutique Hotel News; prolific on boutique, lifestyle, and luxury properties with an emphasis on independent operators and investment trends. Specialties: Boutique and lifestyle hotels; independent inns; openings and deals; small-brand strategy
Zoe Monk Boutique Hotelier
Senior editor with day‑to‑day oversight of Boutique Hotelier’s news and features, spotlighting boutique operators, innkeepers, and B&B-style properties. Specialties: UK/US boutique hotels; independent operators; leadership interviews; M&A
Eamonn Crowe Boutique Hotelier
Editor reporting daily on boutique and lifestyle hotel developments across the UK and USA, including owner‑run inns and guest houses. Specialties: Boutique hotel news; people moves; independent hotel case studies
Bill Lumley Luxury BnB Magazine
Editor of Luxury BnB Magazine, a trade publication aimed at B&Bs, guest houses, inns and small boutique hotels. Specialties: B&B and guest‑house operations; owner tips; technology for small accommodations
Jennifer Flowers AFAR
Senior deputy editor at AFAR who oversees hotels and hospitality coverage, curates AFAR’s ‘Stay List,’ and writes deeply on what makes small, characterful properties stand out. Specialties: Hotel reviews and selection; independent and experience‑led stays; AFAR Stay List
Megan Spurrell Condé Nast Traveler
Associate articles director at Condé Nast Traveler; frequent hotel and destination features that include notable inns and guest houses worldwide. Specialties: Boutique and heritage hotels; trend features; destination hotel/inn roundups
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Elaine Glusac The New York Times (Frugal Traveler)
The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler columnist; widely covers affordable, independent hotels and B&Bs with service‑driven advice. Specialties: Value‑forward stays; independent lodgings; consumer service reporting
Andrea Sachs The Washington Post (Travel/By The Way)
Longtime Washington Post travel reporter whose coverage includes hotel and inn trends, seasonal getaways, and service advice for travelers. Specialties: Consumer travel news; U.S. getaways; lodging explainers and trend pieces
Kim Knox Beckius Yankee Magazine / NewEngland.com
Travel & Branded Content Editor at Yankee Magazine, known for extensive coverage of New England inns, B&Bs, and classic guest houses. Specialties: New England inns and B&Bs; seasonal getaways; regional hospitality
Rhiannon Batten The Guardian (Travel)
Guardian contributor and author whose travel features regularly spotlight small hotels, B&Bs, and thoughtful, design‑led guest houses. Specialties: Slow travel; UK & European boutique stays; eco‑minded hideaways
Fiona Duncan The Telegraph (Travel)
The Telegraph’s long‑running hotel expert and critic; authoritative voice on British inns, pubs-with-rooms, and independent country hotels. Specialties: UK country house hotels; inns with rooms; critical reviews
Sean O’Neill Skift
Senior Hospitality Editor at Skift covering hotel companies from boutiques to majors, with analysis relevant to independent inns and guest houses navigating brand and tech trends. Specialties: Global hotel companies and independents; boutique brand strategy; owner/manager insights
Cameron Sperance Luxury Travel Advisor / Questex Hospitality
Content Director (Travel) at Questex, overseeing Luxury Travel Advisor and related brands; formerly a hotels reporter at The Points Guy and Skift. Specialties: Hotel business news; luxury/boutique trends; development and distribution
George Sell International Hospitality Media (IHM)
Editor‑in‑chief across IHM brands with editorial oversight touching Boutique Hotel News; tracks stories relevant to independent hotel and inn operators. Specialties: Independent/boutique hospitality across IHM titles; serviced apartments and urban living
Hamish Kilburn Hotel Designs
Editor of Hotel Designs covering global hotel design with frequent focus on intimate, independent properties and inns with strong design narratives. Specialties: Design‑led hotels and inns; editorial reviews; owner/operator roundtables
Alissa Ponchione Hospitality Design
Executive editor at Hospitality Design; commissions and edits coverage of design‑forward boutique hotels and intimate inns. Specialties: Hospitality design features; boutique/independent property case studies
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen Hospitality Design
Editor in chief at Hospitality Design; leads editorial agenda and frequently moderates hotel leadership conversations that include independent hoteliers and innkeepers. Specialties: Hospitality industry leadership; design and development trends impacting boutique properties
Emma Lake The Caterer (freelance contributor; ex‑staff)
Former assistant editor at The Caterer; covers industry operations and people moves affecting boutique hotels, inns, and guest houses. Specialties: UK hospitality operators; policy and operations; independent hotel/inn news
Katherine Price Freelance (The Caterer alum; Hospitality Investor contributor)
Freelance journalist (ex‑The Caterer news editor) writing for hospitality titles including Hospitality Investor, with strong coverage of independent hotel operations and trends. Specialties: Hospitality business and investment; hotel operations; sustainability and design
Robin McLaughlin LODGING Magazine
Senior editor at LODGING, the official magazine of AHLA; edits and writes hotel operations content applicable to small independent inns and boutique hotels. Specialties: U.S. lodging industry; owner‑operator best practices; independent property profiles
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