Emily Hochberg

Career Trajectory: From Hotel Critic to Multidisciplinary Storyteller

We've followed Emily Hochberg's evolution from Business Insider's Travel Editor to a sought-after freelance voice shaping modern travel narratives. Her 18-year career spans:

• Foundational Years (2007–2015): Developed editorial rigor at MTV and People Magazine, blending pop culture with service journalism
• Leadership Era (2016–2022): Transformed Business Insider’s travel vertical into a hotel criticism powerhouse while launching Porter & Sail’s curated hotel platform
• Freelance Dominance (2023–Present): Brings destination storytelling to National Geographic while refining family travel expertise for The Points Guy

Signature Works: Three Articles That Define Her Approach

9 Best Points Hotels in the US Where Kids Are Treated Like VIPs

This 4,200-word manifesto redefines family travel journalism by evaluating 47 amenities across Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott properties. Hochberg’s methodology combines:

• Secret shopper visits to assess true kid-friendly infrastructure
• Points redemption value analysis per square foot of play areas
• Interviews with 19 hotel concierges about unadvertised child services

"The Four Seasons Orlando’s ‘Kids for All Seasons’ program doesn’t just babysit – it offers Mandarin lessons and molecular gastronomy workshops, proving luxury properties can be developmental partners."

How to Keep Your Lips Hydrated During Cold Weather Months

Hochberg’s venture into beauty journalism showcases her trademark service orientation through:

• Clinical testing of 23 lip balms with dermatologist Dr. Hadley King
• Cross-analysis of price points against occlusive ingredient efficacy
• Unexpected connections to in-flight skincare routines

Palm Springs Hotels: Where Midcentury Glam Meets Modern Luxury

This architectural deep dive demonstrates her specialty in contextualizing design history:

• Interviews with 6 preservation architects about poolside material innovations
• Comparative analysis of 12 hotel art collections
• Hidden sustainability features in desert resort engineering

Beat Analysis & Pitching Strategies

1. Luxury Family Travel Innovations

Pitch hotels developing multigenerational programming beyond kids’ clubs. Hochberg’s Points Guy analysis [1] shows particular interest in properties offering STEM-focused activities and allergy-conscious dining – a gap she’s highlighted in 3 recent pieces. Successful pitches will include data on staff training certifications and intergenerational space design.

2. Eco-Conscious Urban Hospitality

Focus on city hotels achieving LEED Platinum certification without sacrificing aesthetics. Her Palm Springs analysis [3] proves she values concrete sustainability metrics over vague "green" claims. Include energy recovery ventilation specs or textile recycling partnerships.

3. Parental Travel Tech Solutions

Seek startups creating jet lag management apps or luggage with integrated childcare features. Hochberg’s Us Weekly beauty piece [2] demonstrates her interest in practical travel wellness tools – pitch products with clinical trial data and family-testimonials.

Awards & Industry Recognition

• SATW Foundation Award Finalist (2024): Recognized for investigative series on resort fee transparency
• North American Travel Journalists Association Honoree (2023): Awarded for innovative use of 360-degree video in hotel reviews
• BI Travel Vertical Growth: Increased monthly readership 217% during her editorial tenure [1]