Posted 18 August 2025 in Announcement
Are Media, Australia’s #1 women’s lifestyle network, is pleased to announce the appointment of highly respected luxury publishing leader David Meagher, as Editor of Gourmet Traveller, effective Monday 15 September.
In his new role, David will be responsible for leading Gourmet Traveller’s next phase of brand evolution, overseeing the print and digital editorial teams and driving strategic growth across all platforms. He will report to Are Media’s General Manager of Luxury, Nicky Briger.
David will work closely with the broader luxury and travel teams to build out new video and event offerings to elevate Gourmet Traveller’s role as the authority in Australia’s premium food and travel space.
With a track record spanning two decades at the forefront of high-end media, David brings expertise in building premium audiences, leading creative teams, and delivering omnichannel content that inspires both readers and advertisers.
Most recently, as Managing Editor at The Local Project, David scaled multi-platform storytelling across print, digital, video, and social, launched new lifestyle and real estate platforms, and drove significant commercial growth. His 15-year tenure as Editor-in-Chief of WISH at The Australian cemented his reputation for blending editorial excellence with brand-building, cultivating deep relationships with luxury brands.
Throughout his career David has held senior positions across The Australian Financial Review and The Sydney Morning Herald, has written for Belle, Vogue Living and Qantas Magazine, and is a published author of four books.
Nicky Briger said: “I am thrilled to welcome David to Are Media. He brings a deep editorial expertise, strong commercial sensibility and passion for storytelling that makes him the ideal leader for Gourmet Traveller as we continue to evolve this iconic brand.
“David’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Australia’s leading title on travel, dining and luxury lifestyle. Next year marks Gourmet Traveller’s 60th anniversary, and we’ll be more focused than ever on ambitious growth, new formats and connecting with premium audiences. David will not only deliver on these focuses, but supercharge Gourmet Traveller’s next exciting stage of evolution.”
David said: “It’s a great honour to be joining Gourmet Traveller, a brand I’ve long admired for its world-class storytelling and editorial connection with readers. I look forward to working with the team to grow the brand’s omnichannel presence and to continue to inspire our audience through the lens of food, travel, people and luxury.”
David will lead a team including Ceri David (Deputy Editor), Cordelia Williams (Digital Editor), Jacqui Triggs (Creative Director), Suzanna Chriss (Copy Editor), Maxwell Adey (Senior Food Editor) and Sam Yates (Senior Designer).
Gourmet Traveller is Australia’s leading authority on travel, dining and luxury lifestyle, engaging more than 450,000* Australians each month across its print and digital publications. First published in 1966, Gourmet Traveller has been guiding Australians on where to eat, stay and play for nearly six decades.
* Source: Roy Morgan Single Source Australia, March 2025