Michael McHugh, editor-in-chief and CEO of McHugh Media, is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Hayes as travel editor of MiNDFOOD.

“There are many fine travel writers across Australia, but finding a true talent like Helen for the role of travel editor, to work across the multiple media platforms of MiNDFOOD, is truly exciting,” said McHugh.

Hayes is one of Australia's most experienced and respected travel editors and writers, and is the current president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. She has been working in the media for four decades; in radio, print and television, with over 30 years' experience in senior editing roles.

Hayes' first editing role was as deputy editor of Taxi Magazine in London, and she was the founding editor of Escape – the onboard magazine for Countrylink. Spending 14 years as editor/ editor-in-chief of Vacations & Travel magazine, and many years in other major editorial roles, Hayes was a finalist in the prestigious Best Travel Writer category of the National Tourism Industry of Australia awards in 2018 and 2019. She was also a finalist in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Media Award in 2017.

“I am delighted to be joining the well-respected team at MiNDFOOD. Working in the travel field is a joy and I cannot wait to get to work across MiNDFOOD's range of media platforms, creating interesting travel content that will inform, educate and inspire the reader to explore the world,” Hayes said.

Hayes will start with MiNDFOOD in the first week of November.

Contact Michael McHugh michael@mindfood.com

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