Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch

(198 Published Articles)

Publisher

The publisher of Sydney Travel Guide, Peter is one of Australia’s leading entertainment journalists, writers and reviewers across some of the world’s best known mastheads. He has worked at the Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph Sydney, The Times of London and was showbusiness editor of The Daily Mail, London. He covered West End shows an Hollywood stars. At the Sydney Travel Guide, Peter writes, interviews and reviews across theatre, food, music, art and travel, bringing decades of critical experience to his coverage of Sydney's cultural and dining scene. He casts an exacting eye over every article published, knowing Sydney Travel Guide’s readers and followers deserve and demand excellence and accuracy.

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Website publications

Video scripting and content creation

Events design

Public Speaking

TV appearances

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  • Managing Director, Publisher and Chief Strategist — Big Splash Media
    • Leads an independent Australian publishing and content business.
    • Oversees publishing, editorial strategy, commercial partnerships, marketing campaigns and business development.
    • Has created and launched magazines, websites, newsletters, newspapers, podcasts, radio programs and video channels.
  • Publisher and Editor-in-Chief — Cruise Passenger
    • Editorial and strategic leader of Cruise Passenger and Cruise & Travel magazine.
    • Leads its team of editors, journalists and contributors.
    • Writes news, analysis, reviews and commentary about the Australian and international cruise industries.
    • Hosts and contributes to Cruise Passenger’s podcasts and video programming.
  • Sydney Morning Herald/Fairfax Media
    • Held senior editorial, executive and publishing positions.
    • Served as travel publisher for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
    • Developed experience spanning editorial leadership, publishing, travel media and commercial content.
  • The Times, London
    • Worked in senior international journalism and publishing roles.
  • Daily Mail, United Kingdom
    • Worked in editorial and publishing.
  • South China Morning Post, Hong Kong
    • Held senior editorial and media responsibilities.
  • The Straits Times, Singapore
    • Worked in journalism and publishing during his career in Asia.
  • News Corporation, Australia
    • Worked within one of Australia’s largest media organisations.
  • International editor, journalist and publishing executive
    • More than 30 years’ experience across Australia, Asia and Europe.
    • Experience encompasses newspapers, magazines, digital publishing, websites, social media, podcasts, video and branded content.
  • Marketing and campaign strategist
    • Has devised and delivered campaigns covering travel, finance and social affairs.
    • Combines editorial publishing with audience development and commercial marketing.

  • Built Big Splash Media into a multi-platform independent publishing company operating across print, digital, video, podcasting, newsletters and events.
  • Developed Cruise Passenger into a significant Australian specialist cruise-media brand, encompassing a website, print magazine, newsletters, social channels, video and podcasts.
  • Established himself as a leading Australian cruise commentator, regularly reporting on cruise-line strategy, consumer issues, destinations and changes affecting passengers.
  • Has published at least 748 articles under his Cruise Passenger byline—the number shown on his public author page at the time checked.
  • Has personally completed more than 50 cruises aboard some of the world’s best-known ships.
  • Built an international career spanning three major regions: Europe, Asia and Australia.
  • Worked for several globally recognised media organisations, including The Times, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, News Corp and Fairfax Media.
  • Successfully moved from traditional newspaper publishing into digital publishing, video, podcasting, social media, events and audience-led marketing.
  • Created or launched websites, magazines, newsletters, national and local newspapers, radio programs, videos and podcasts.
  • Became a prolific podcaster and broadcaster, including hosting and contributing to Cruise Passenger’s “On Board” programming.
  • Developed publishing interests and distribution channels in both Australia and Asia.
  • Built a career combining three normally separate disciplines: journalism, commercial publishing and campaign strategy.
  • Maintained an active writing and reporting career while managing a media company—an unusual combination of executive leadership and frontline journalism.

Peter LynchPeter Lynch

The publisher of Sydney Travel Guide, Peter is one of Australia’s leading entertainment journalists, writers and reviewers across some of the world’s best known mastheads. He has worked at the Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph Sydney, The Times of London and was showbusiness editor of The Daily Mail, London. He covered West End shows an Hollywood stars. At the Sydney Travel Guide, Peter writes, interviews and reviews across theatre, food, music, art and travel, bringing decades of critical experience to his coverage of Sydney's cultural and dining scene. He casts an exacting eye over every article published, knowing Sydney Travel Guide’s readers and followers deserve and demand excellence and accuracy.
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