About Us

Thrillist helps its ever-curious readers, no matter where they are in the world, to discover their next adventure. As the go-to digital media publication for passion-led travel, Thrillist focuses on where exploration converges with culture—including art, history, food and drink, nightlife, the internet, the outdoors, and more—to help inform and inspire travel plans from the moment we walk out the front door. None of us leave our interests or identities behind when we travel; at Thrillist, we turn our passions into transformative travel experiences.

Thrillist’s immersive coverage includes guides and news to make travel easier, more accessible, and thrilling; intrepid reporting on destinations and cultural phenomena that make our travels extraordinary; and curated guides that highlight unexpected experiences and escapades available close to home.


Founded in 2004, Thrillist merged with internet brands The Dodo, NowThis, and Seeker to form the digital media holding company Group Nine Media, which was acquired by Vox Media in 2022. Thrillist has been recognized for its editorial and visual storytelling, winning awards and accolades from the James Beard Foundation, the Webby Awards, ASME, and more. 

What Sets Us Apart

Local Perspectives
We tap experts and insiders across the country and around the world to surface unexpected, one-of-a-kind experiences. We also prioritize narratives borne from lived experiences and amplify voices that are too often under-valued or under-represented in travel journalism. 

Unfiltered and Unexpected
We prefer travel narratives that are as unpredictable as they are eye-opening and allow us to see the world as it really is. Forget the tourist traps; we're all about the hidden corners, overlooked nooks, and unlikely haunts that fill our journeys with surprise and awe.


Passion-Led Adventure
We turn your deepest passions into unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you're an eco-minded outdoor explorer, a low-key architecture aficionado, or an always-solo dancing queen, Thrillist allows your interests to inspire your next escape. 


The Greatest Guests
While the idea of experiencing a destination “like a local” is enticing, in reality, as responsible travelers we see ourselves as visitors who must be cognizant of the impact our presence can have on the communities and environments we visit. At Thrillist, we offer ways to get the most of a travel experience while helping to preserve the places we explore. 


The Bigger Picture
We take a broadened look at trends and happenings in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries as they relate to larger social issues and cultural shifts, going beyond the confines of a typical travel guide.

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR | Lesley Suter
 
MANAGING EDITOR | Sarah Medina
ART DIRECTOR | Lizzie Munro
SENIOR EDITOR | Jesse Sparks
TRAVEL EDITOR, EATER | Nicholas Mancall-Bitel
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, EATER | Ben Mesirow

ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Kelsey Allen

ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Annie Harrigan


GENERAL MANAGER | Talia Baiocchi

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT | Phoebe Rios

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL OPERATIONS | Ellie Krupnick 

EDITOR IN CHIEF, EATER | Stephanie Wu
EXECUTIVE EDITOR, EATER | Erin DeJesus

DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT, EATER | Kaitlin Bray

GROUP PUBLISHER | Jill Dehnert

Video

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EP OF VIDEO | Stephen Pelletteri
HEAD OF PRODUCTION 
 Stefania Orrù

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | Michelle Fox

SUPERVISING PRODUCER | Jordan Shalhoub
POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR | Lucy Morales Carlisle