We’re delighted to announce that Kirstie Bedford, a Melbourne-based travel journalist, editor, and podcaster, has been appointed Editor, Luxury, at Karryon.
Kirstie Bedford started with Karryon a year ago as a senior writer working on the newly launched luxury vertical. She will take on the new role immediately in a part-time capacity, reporting to Matt Leedham, Karryon’s founder and Head of Storytelling.
Kirstie has three decades of experience as a journalist, and her expertise has spanned many verticals in travel communications, including print, digital, events, radio and podcasting.
Prior to joining Karryon, she worked for Signature Media, publishers of Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel magazine.
Kirstie has also held roles as editor and senior content writer at Luxury Escapes, editor of Arrived magazine (produced in collaboration with The Travel Corporation), and founding editor of Luxury Escapes magazine.
Kirstie has also spent more than eight years in communication management positions, including working for Tourism New Zealand, where she managed significant media events, including the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
In mid-2023, Kirstie co-founded and began hosting a weekly travel podcast, The World Awaits.
Karryon General Manager Dani Tuffield says, “We are genuinely excited that Kirstie Bedford will step into the Editor role at Karryon Luxury”.
“With her wealth of experience and deep love of the travel industry, she has a proven track record of storytelling that resonates. She is an incredible asset to Karryon and our wider community.”
Kirstie says she’s thrilled to be able to step into the role of Editor, Luxury, at a time when Karryon will launch a series of exciting new initiatives and products, from enhanced storytelling channels and custom publishing opportunities to innovative new digital tools and live experiences, including Niche is Nice.
“Karryon is such a respected brand, not just in the travel trade industry but across the entire travel sector. The editorial team at Karryon, headed by Editor Mark Harada, work incredibly hard, and I have the utmost respect for the work they do. I am humbled to take the lead on the luxury vertical, working alongside them.
“Travel has made a remarkable comeback since the pandemic and is now booming, and travellers are prepared to pay for quality luxury experiences.
“It’s a privilege to play my small part in helping to advise, entertain, and inspire luxury travel advisors and experts who are responsible for propping up our important tourism economy through the important work they do.”
To contact Kirstie, please email luxury@karryon.com.au
To contact Karryon’s newsroom, please email Mark Harada at editor@karryon.com.au
For more information, see Karryon Luxury.
