Meet the team
A lot of work happens behind the scenes to create our print magazines and digital platforms. Meet the faces that make up the Signature Media team.
leadership team
Tina-Louise Jackson
General Manager & PUBLISHER
With more than 20 years in travel media across three continents, Tina-Louise leads Signature Media’s print, digital and commercial operations, driving growth while fostering a collaborative and people-focused team culture.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
There are few mountains you can summit at 5,895 metres without ropes. There are fewer still with the fascinating history, daredevil allure and incredible views of Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro – the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. I’d love to make it to the top.
Christian barker
editorial director
Christian is our editorial director, overseeing Signature’s portfolio of print magazines, and editor-in-chief of Signature Luxury Travel & Style. The former editor of luxury website Billionaire (bllnr.com) and men’s style bible, The Rake magazine, he has written for publications including Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Robb Report, the Financial Times, Esquire and GQ, among others.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
Love Italy and Japan. But after many years travelling all over Europe and Asia, I’m eager to see more of my homeland. Tasmania is high on my priorities, as is Central Australia. This is an incredible country and I think too often we forget what treasures exist in our backyard.
Lisa Wagstaff
head of operations, digital manager & contributing editor
Lisa is the daughter of Signature Media’s founder, Cathy Wagstaff, and has grown up working in the business. Today, she plays a key role in shaping the company’s online strategies while providing vital support across all departments. Outside of work, Lisa loves the outdoors and can often be found hiking a trail, snowboarding, or relaxing with a fantasy novel and a great view.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
As an avid snowboarder, the deep snow, legendary terrain and mountain scenery of Telluride, Colorado, is calling me.
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editorial and production team
Aleney de Winter
editor of Holidays with Kids, CARAVAN & CAMPING WITH KIDS
Aleney is an internationally acclaimed freelance editor, writer and photographer, with more than 30 years’ experience in print and online publishing. The recipient of the 2018 PATA Gold Award for Travel Journalism and 2017 ASTW Awards for Excellence Best Family Travel Story, and mother to two frequent flying kids, Aleney is one of Australia’s most experienced and prolific family travel writers.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
The Southern Hemisphere’s highest and most isolated nation, Bolivia has been at the top of my bucket list for many years. Home to some of the oldest, warmest, windiest and steamiest spots in the world, I hope to get there soon.
LAURA BARRY
Digital Editor
As a digital editor, Laura focuses on creating analytics-based SEO and social media strategies to grow our audiences across our suite of titles. Originally from Tasmania, Laura lives in Sydney with her husband and two Scottish Folds, Vesper and Binx.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
I'm a big Outlander fan with a love for historic buildings, castles, cobblestone roads and highland cows. Naturally, a sojourn in Scotland is at the top of my travel wish list right now, with Edinburgh, Glasgow, Glen Coe and the Glenfinnan Viaduct topping my to-do list!
Eleanor Edstrom
Staff writer
Eleanor develops engaging editorial content for Signature Media’s titles, writing everything from snappy news pieces to in-depth travelogues and interview features. Having lived on three continents, she brings a global perspective and genuine curiosity for new cultures. One day, she would like to learn the art of packing light.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
Snow-dusted peaks and glacial lakes have a special hold on me, so hiking Chile’s Torres del Paine region is up there. I’m also a big marine life enthusiast and could definitely die happy after swimming with humpback whales in French Polynesia.
Lara Cameron-Smith
Editorial assistant
Lara is an avid bookworm with a passion for creative and engaging storytelling. Having visited over 20 countries, she’s a firm believer that travel is the best form of education. As part of the editorial team, she contributes to content creation and assists with fact-checking print copy.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
Crossing the Ditch. It would be truly magical to wander through fields of wildflowers, kayak across mirror-like lakes in Fiordland, and witness the Southern Lights dance across the sky at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. I’ve also always felt an unexplainable affinity with Venice’s ancient canals and cobbled streets, and I’d love to return for a third visit.
Cara Wagstaff
Associate Publisher, Assistant Editor of Holidays with Kids
Cara looks after the marketing and publishing for all of Signature Media’s brands. In her new role as a mum to Poppy and Lena, Cara has enjoyed writing and creating engaging social media content to help other parents. In 2024 she joined the editorial team as the assistant editor of Holidays with Kids magazine.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
Introducing the girls to my love for the snow and ski destinations. The thrill of your first time on skis and the snow town culture, wherever it is in the world. Japan and North America are at the top of our list. For a solo sojourn, I’m dreaming of a guided horse riding adventure, cantering on beaches and meandering through tropical rainforests.
Samantha Rowntree
art director
Samantha recently celebrated her 11-year work anniversary, starting as a production coordinator before moving into a digital manager position. Samantha’s next move was into print and digital design, and built this website in fact! Samantha is responsible for putting out 12 quarterly print issues, 2 annuals, and countless custom digital titles, as well as creating the enticing marketing collateral for all of these.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
To me, the Northern Lights have always sounded like the most spectacular show on Earth. A mysterious, multi-coloured phenomenon where the night sky lights up like a heavenly lava lamp – what could be cooler?
Lisa o’brien
production MaNAGER
Lisa has been our Production Manager since 2022. She brings together organisation, creativity, and teamwork to make sure projects run smoothly from start to finish. Outside of work, Lisa’s greatest joy is her family. A proud mum, watching her kids begin their own families and travel adventures. Becoming a grandma has been a dream come true, and Lisa can’t wait to share the world with the little man as he grows.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
My husband and travel partner love exploring new places and creating memories. From a cosy city staycation to adventures abroad, I love everything about travel. Life at home is always lively thanks to our much-loved pets — Frankie, Rubbles, and Squizzy (The Jug | Pug & Frug) — who bring endless fun and warmth to our family.
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Partnerships team
Colleen Hinch
Advertising Consultant
While Colleen’s job title is advertising consultant, she prefers to view her role as a customer development manager, as she finds and maintains business for Signature Media, with our readers’ wants and needs in mind.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
Cuba for its culture, colours and living museum of classic cars. At the moment it’s all change in Cuba, and I desperately want to make it there before tourism makes too large of an impact.
Virginia Shirley
Advertising Consultant
In her role as advertising consultant for Signature Media, Virginia coordinates clients’ advertising needs across print, editorial, social and editorial platforms.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
I would love to go to Kenya to visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located near Nairobi. The perfect day would be a night at Giraffe Manor, where you eat breakfast with the resident giraffes, and then a safari to spot as many other African animals as possible.
Chantal Shirley
Business Development Manager
Chantal has followed in her mum Virginia’s footsteps by joining our sales team and continuing our Mother-Daughter team tradition. Chantal loves to travel, especially seeing the world through the ears of a horse. As a mother she understands the nuances of holidays with kids and loves helping businesses promote what they have to offer to our large national family audience.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
To swap horse ears for reindeer antlers and take my son to the Santa Claus Village in Lapland, Finland. Magical reindeer and sled dog rides through the powdery snow will be a family memory we’ll treasure forever.
Tracy Harris
Business Development Manager
Building on her lengthy tenure in publishing, Tracy is best known for her creative ways of bringing her client portfolio alive through cleverly curated storytelling across both print and digital to not only address advertising objectives but to ensure her highly valued marketing partnerships flourish, reflective of market trends and business needs. Tracy loves visiting destinations where she can engage with the local community, its culture and of course, culinary delights.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
Next on my Bucket List is to discover the Moorish region of Southern Spain then trek across to Morrocco and lose myself in Jemaa el-Fnaa – the famous square in Marrakech
LATTE team
Kristen Lazaric
GERNERAL MANAGER of LATTE
Kristen is the newly recruited General Manager of LATTE. Having spent over 20 years working in fashion and culture publishing, she's finally found the home she always dreamt of - right at the beating heart of luxury travel. Kristen left Australia to travel the world in 2003 and never really stopped, but now, as a busy working mum, she's favouring quality over quantity: five stars, five martinis, five trips a year.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
For my next adventure, it's got to be a safari in East Africa. I dream of a beautiful secluded lodge, incredible wildlife, sprawling savanna and endless stars. Costa Rica is close second - i'd love to take my son to a sloth sanctuary!
Guy Dundas
Editor of LATTE
Guy is tasked with heading editorial and social media content as the managing editor of Signature Media’s industry newsletters, LATTE and LATTE Cruise. Guy has more than 13 years of experience in travel trade media, and was previously the editor of Travel Daily. His travel industry career also includes a decade working for inbound, wholesale and touring companies.
What’s next on your travel wish list?
As an avid cyclist, the Pyrenees scenery on the border of France and Spain has long beckoned. The 17-kilometre Col du Tourmalet is the highest paved mountain pass in the region, frequently visited during the Tour de France. I will have to start training ASAP.
Anne Majumdar
SENIOR EDITOR, LATTE
Anne works alongside LATTE Managing Editor, Guy Dundas, building the travel trade publication’s depth of luxury-specific industry news content, while expanding the title’s reach and frequency.