A hotel is more than bricks and mortar. Its history, people and stories can give it a distinctive identity, create deeper connections with guests and provide a rich source of content for the present.
I uncover those stories through original research and turn them into useful, engaging material that brings a hotel’s heritage to life – from strategic content and staff talking points to guest experiences, publications and storytelling.
The aim is not simply to document the past. It is to create a well of authentic, researched stories that hotels can draw on across their communications and guest experience – giving staff something interesting to share, giving guests a stronger connection with the property and giving the brand stories that competitors cannot simply copy.
I work with hotels, publications, broadcasters and organisations on:
Writing and strategic content
Research-led stories, articles, website content and other material that brings a hotel’s history and identity to life.
Historical research and advisory
Original research, fact-checking and historical advice, creating a reliable foundation – a well of truth – for a hotel’s storytelling.
Hotel history projects
From concise guest publications to substantial histories, researched and written to reflect the character and ambitions of the hotel.
Media commentary and consultancy
Historical expertise and informed commentary for media, brands and organisations.
Television and radio
Contributions as a hotel historian and commentator.
Travel and feature journalism
Research-led writing about hotels, travel, luxury and the history of hospitality.
Talks and guided walks
Engaging talks and walks that bring hotels, neighbourhoods and the wider history of a city to life.
If you are looking for a way to uncover and use the stories that make your hotel distinctive, Get in touch.
