About me

After more than 20 years working in-house as a writer and editor, I am now freelance.

I worked for Travel Trade Gazette (which became TTG Media) between 2005 and 2016, where I grew my career from sub editor to features editor.

I gained experience in cruise publishing and with a PR agency, before transitioning from a temporary contract with Telegraph's commercial content team into a full-time editorial role with Telegraph Travel.

Life took me full circle when I headed back to TTG in 2022 as features editor, and I became senior editor. I left the business in 2026 after a restructure.

Katherine Masters freelance copywriter and journalist
Katherine Masters travelling with her family

Travel has always been in my blood. I signed up for my first thrilling adventure when I was 16 – sailing in a Tall Ships Race – and that wanderlust has never left me.

While I was a student I backpacked throughout South America, and as a staff writer I have been hosted in some of the world’s finest hotels.

Nowadays, I share my passion for travel with my husband and two children.

I am based in Horley, Surrey – an easy train ride from London, and a short drive to Brighton for vitamin sea.

Travel Writing Awards

  • Trade Staff Writer of the Year and
    Highly Commended Travel Writer of the Year
    TravMedia Awards 2026
  • Best Latin America Feature – Trade Press
    (Highly Commended)
    Latin American Travel Association Media Awards 2025
  • Best Trade Article
    International Pow Wow Travel Writer Awards 2015
  • Best Travel Trade Press Feature Writer
    Visit USA Travel Media Awards 2013
  • Travel Trade Writer of the Year
    British Travel Press Awards 2012
  • Travel Trade Feature of the Year
    British Travel Press Awards 2011