Amy Virshup

Amy Virshup is the Travel Editor at The New York Times. Here are some key details about her career and role:

Professional Experience

• Amy has been the Travel Editor at The New York Times since October 2018.1

• Prior to becoming Travel Editor, she held several other roles at the Times, including:

  • Deputy Metro Editor (2003-2018)
  • Deputy Culture Editor
  • Books Editor
  • Editor of the Escapes weekly travel section2

• Before joining the Times in 2003, Amy worked at:

  • The Wall Street Journal as News Editor for Weekend Journal (2001-2003)
  • The Village Voice as Executive Editor (1990-1994)
  • New York Magazine as Associate Editor (1983-1989)2

Education and Awards

• She has a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Tufts University (1978-1982).2
• Amy was a Knight Fellow at Stanford University in 1994.2
• She was a National Magazine Award Finalist in 1986 for a New York Magazine cover story.2

Role as Travel Editor

As Travel Editor, Amy:

• Oversees and directs the Times' coverage of travel.4
• Focuses on helping readers explore the world thoughtfully and respectfully.4
• Transformed the Travel section during the pandemic to provide hard-hitting news and service information.2
• Launched the "52 Places to Go" annual list of travel destinations.3
• Relaunched the "36 Hours" travel column in 2022 after a pandemic hiatus.5

Amy is known for her expansive vision for travel coverage across print, digital and other media platforms.1 She has traveled extensively herself, visiting places from Cape Town to Copenhagen.13