Each month, we spotlight an inspiring professional from the TravMedia community. This month, we're proud to feature Amanda Bolger, General Manager of Global PR & Communications at Luxury Escapes — a true leader in travel whose passion, expertise and influence continue to shape the industry.

Q. How long have you been with Luxury Escapes? 2 months

Q. How long have you been in the travel industry? 24 years

Q. In your past professional life, you were … a TV news reporter and then a class A Av-geek (Airline PR)

Q. What is something you love about working with travel media? Taking them on travel adventures is (obvs) one of the best things but also the fact that there isn't huge turnover with travel media and while there are always newcomers to meet and work with, relationships have longevity, you build history together through shared travel experiences and actually get to know them personally which makes working together so much more fun.  

Q. What are your professional pet peeves? The overuse of SHOUTY CAPS and exclamation marks!!!!!!  in emails

Q. What has been your most memorable press trip? There are three and they all involved not just great destinations but a group of really awesome media. Firstly, to Luang Prabang (amazing food and a really beautiful Baci ceremony), secondly to Whistler, Canada (fell in love with the sled dogs) and thirdly, when we had Qantas' Neil Perry take us taste testing around all his favourite eating haunts in Singapore.

Q. What is your favorite place to travel? Anywhere in Asia. Because spicy street food is life.