Travel journalist and author Gina Jackson shares her journey into the industry, her top three UK boutique hotels, the story behind her book deals, and her approach to honest reviewing.

About the guest:

Gina Jackson is a London-based journalist, photographer and editor specialising in travel, hotels and destination storytelling. Known for her honest, design-led approach, Gina contributes regularly to Condé Nast Traveller UK, The Times, The Telegraph, House & Garden, and other international titles. She is the author of two acclaimed books—British Boutique Hotels and London Hotels—both published by Hoxton Mini Press. Through her newsletter Gina’s Journal and social platform @ginagoesto, she shares expertly curated hotel reviews, interior inspirations and travel adventures.

In our conversation, we talked about Gina’s journey, from studying classics at Cambridge to becoming one of the UK’s most trusted voices in boutique travel.

She shares her top three hotels in the UK, how she maintains transparency and honesty with her audience whilst writing her reviews, the process behind pitching and publishing her first book, and her experience growing her platform through Substack.

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Buy Gina’s first book, British Boutique Hotels, published by Hoxton Mini Press (aff link)

Gina’s second book: London Hotels (aff link)

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