Well, that flew by — it’s been more than two and a half decades that I’ve been talking about the world’s most special places in which to spend time as a journalist and a speaker. In 2020, I was the first-ever appointment as Sustainability Editor by Condé Nast Traveller and my book 'The Green Edit: Travel, Easy Tips for the Eco-Friendly Traveller’ (published by Ebury) came out — it’s been well received as the ideal companion for conscious consumers, forward-thinking hoteliers, and eco-warriors hoping to make our travels a stronger force for good. Through my consultancy, BOUTECO (a portmanteau of boutique and eco), I work with award-winning brands to help them stand for something and stand out for it, amplifying messages that matter and sharpening their spirit of sustainability. Founding editor of Mr & Mrs Smith and an author of Louis Vuitton City Guides, luxury travel, for me, has evolved in meaning — and today I love celebrating forward-thinking hotels, travel visionaries and luxury brands that are having a positive impact.
“Leading UK creative Juliet helped create Mr & Mrs Smith, the collection of the world’s most stylish hotels, which recently won its second Condé Nast Traveller Readers Award for Favourite Travel Website. Having helped build the brand, Juliet is now a renowned hotel expert, writing for national newspapers and magazines about boutique travel.”
“In this video, Juliet Kinsman talks about her career, family life and what she looks for in a hotel…”
“Juliet Kinsman, the acclaimed travel writer and consultant who was pivotal to the hugely influential Mr & Mrs Smith guides, is turning her famously candid lens on the luxury hospitality industry once more with Bouteco – an essential online portal to hip hotels with a sustainable heart”
“In addition to publishing a series of guidebooks and tending to the needs of members, Kinsman regularly writes about travel and interior design for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. She lives in London — but her Canadian passport can attest to extended stays in Athens, North Africa, India and on New York’s Lower East Side.”
“Mr & Mrs Smith is celebrated for its fun-to-read reviews from tastemakers whose opinions are trusted by their readership – chefs, fashion stylists, musicians, etc… As a lot of these people aren’t professional writers it’s Juliet’s role as editor to ensure the house style is consistent and all the insider tips are original. James and Tamara Lohan had the idea for a book, and invited Juliet to be editor because of her background in guidebooks... At the time there were no stylish hotel guides that were as sexy as they were user-friendly. It was really important to me that we had our own distinct voice – a tone that was a bit cheeky and irreverent, but sophisticated without being snooty.”