Travel Tips & Travel Industry Insight from Mark Chesnut

Travel Writer • Photographer • Copywriter • Travel Industry Consultant • Public Speaker • Author

Travel Writing

The winner of the 2019 NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, I write for a variety of major trade and consumer outlets. Scroll down to see my latest work. Click to subscribe to my weekly updates!

Custom Content

I work with travel industry companies and organizations to create compelling copy and content that drives business. See how I can help your business grow with compelling content. 

Public Speaking

I've spoken at events including the New York Times Travel Show, ASTA Global and the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival.  See what I can bring to your next event. 

My Latest Articles + Travel Tips

How Technology Is Transforming Payments in the Travel Industry

Ideally, technology should make businesses safer, more efficient and more profitable. In the travel industry, the ability to use high-tech solutions for complex financial transactions can be especially important. “I love using technology,” said Smadar Palace, founder and CEO of Food N’ Wine Vacations. “Using payment-processing technology is a tremendous help.”As the travel industry continues its journey through a technological revolution in payment processing, agencies and tour operators are inc...

Hotel Review: Casona Roma Norte in Mexico City

With its tree-lined streets, diverse dining options and interesting shops, Roma Norte is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Mexico City. And one of the newest — and most immersive — accommodation options in this fascinating area of the city is Casona Roma Norte, a hotel that offers a variety of interesting gustatory experiences.During my most recent visit to Mexico’s capital, I checked into the 32-room Casona Roma Norte and was immediately impressed by the sophisticated and artsy yet supremel...

Mexico Travel Tips for Solo Female Travelers

According to a trends report released by Virtuoso during this year’s annual Virtuoso Travel Week, women make up an impressive 71% of solo travelers. And Mexico, with its array of diverse destinations and experiences, is especially well-positioned to welcome solo female travelers, according to multiple industry experts.“Mexico is a beautiful country with destinations for every taste,” said Isabel Torrealba, co-founder and trip leader at Mexican Culinary Traditions, an Austin, Texas-based company...
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