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Des Houghton

Wine & Travel Editor

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Sky News Australia

Preston's Summary

Des Houghton is a Wine & Travel Editor at Sky News Australia. With a distinguished career in both Australian and UK media, he covers a wide range of themes including food and beverages, travel and tourism, and hospitality, while also delving into business travel and cultural commentary. Des has been featured in prominent outlets such as The Courier-Mail, North Queensland News, and the Gold Coast Bulletin.

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Geo Focus

Australia (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 67 %
Data Driven: 11 %
Reviews: 8 %
Interviews Q&as: 3 %
Events: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Beverage Production
  • Drinks & Spirits
  • Luxury Accommodations
  • Airlines
  • Airports
  • Cruise Industry & Cruise Lines
  • Tourism
  • Travel Technology

Pitching Insights

Des Houghton focuses on lifestyle, travel, and tourism in Australia. Pitches should align with these themes, offering unique angles related to Australian destinations, wine experiences, or travel trends. For example, providing insights into emerging tourist attractions or hidden gems within the country could resonate well.

Considering his coverage attributes indicate a significant percentage of opinion pieces and press releases, he may be open to pitches that offer expert opinions on trending topics related to lifestyle and travel within Australia. This could include perspectives from industry professionals such as tour operators or vineyard owners.

Given Des Houghton's national focus on Australia, tailored pitches featuring local Australian businesses or events are likely to capture his attention more effectively than international stories.

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