Elinor Garely
Verified- Editor-in-Chief, Wines Travel and Reporter, eTurboNews
- Investigative Reporter, WorldTourismNetwork
New York
As seen in:
eTurboNews,
EIN News,
EIN Presswire,
Travel Daily Media,
HT Syndication,
Breakingnews Travel,
TripCast360
Covers:
Wine, travel, tourism, food, political/economic/government/society issues, health, safety and security
Doesn't Cover:
Sports, automobiles, airlines
Editor in Chief, TourismExecutives.com, Reporter, eturbonews.com: Professor, City University of NY; Coordinator, Travel and Touriism Studies, BMCC
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing about travel for Where Magazine
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media has collapsed the gap between reporting and public reaction. It speeds up the news cycle, spreads misinformation as fast as facts, and forces journalists to verify while audiences are already responding. It’s also shifted power: anyone can publish instantly, so vetting online claims is now part of the job. At its best it expands access; at its worst it rewards speed over accuracy.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I am not a fan of fiction so I am unable to offer a valid response
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To me, being a journalist means committing to honesty, verification, and clarity—every time, no shortcuts. It’s the responsibility to follow facts wherever they lead, to ask the questions others avoid, and to report without fear, favor, or embellishment. Journalism isn’t about access or approval; it’s about accuracy, accountability, and giving readers information they can trust. It’s work that demands integrity, discipline, and a willingness to tell the truth even when it’s inconvenient.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Cannot think of one
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email with a clearly stated objective: why are you contacting me?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Peer reviewed academic journal articles, all research tools, grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn.com
Who do you wish followed you?
I want readers who care about truth over comfort—people who value reporting grounded in research, integrity, and a willingness to say what needs to be said. If you follow InMyPersonalOpinion.Life or eTurboNews, you already know the deal: no spin, no softening, just clear, verified facts delivered without apology. Those are the readers I’m here for.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because the truth matters, and I insist on it. My work is grounded in research, verification, and a refusal to soften the edges. I follow the facts – wherever they go. I’m driven by integrity, clarity, and a commitment to reporting that doesn’t flinch, doesn’t flatter, and doesn’t bend to convenience. Journalism gives me the tools to cut through noise, hold power accountable, and deliver information people can trust.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No - did not write in high school or college
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The next one! I am proud of all articles I write and publish. If I do not think they are terrific, why should anyone else be interested?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Lead with integrity. Verify everything. Ask harder questions than people expect and don’t bend your reporting to make anyone comfortable. Follow evidence, not assumptions, and treat the work with discipline and respect. If you stay curious, accurate, and honest, you’ll be ahead of most in this field.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Between 10 AM - Noon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A standout pitch invited me to cover a major new tourism project in Saudi Arabia. What made it effective was its respect for the reporting process: verified facts, clear context, and direct access to the people actually making decisions. The team provided data I could check, timelines that made sense, and transparent logistics—no spin, no vague superlatives. It treated the story like journalism, not marketing, and that’s why it worked.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Public relations staffer who expected me to personally cover international travel and expenses for the “privilege” of interviewing a corporate executive abroad. If you want coverage, bring facts, access, and transparency—not an invoice.
What's your favorite drink?
Wine
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The gym
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I follow wine news that’s built for the trade: market trends, production shifts, regulatory updates, distribution challenges, and the real forces shaping how wine moves from vineyard to consumer. I’m interested in reporting that goes beyond tasting notes and digs into the business—data, policy, logistics, and the global dynamics that actually drive the industry.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That writing about wine, travel, tourism, and global events isn’t “real work.” It is. Behind every story is research, verification, logistics, interviews across time zones, and the responsibility to translate complex industries/events/people/products into clear, accurate reporting. The destinations may be glamorous, and the wine delicious, but the job is not a vacation—it’s journalism, and it demands the same rigor, integrity, and discipline as any other beat.
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