Laura Powell has been an international travel industry and wellness tourism analyst and consultant for more than 30 years. She started her career at CNN. After helping to establish CNN International, she next developed CNN’s travel programming. She reported on travel for the network for five years.

After leaving CNN, Laura established a consultancy specializing in tourism and wellness.  Over the years, she has worked with scores of destinations, public relations firms, hotel companies, and organizations. Clients have included the European Travel Commission; the Global Wellness Institute; the American Hotel & Lodging Association; the U.S. Travel Association; the World Travel & Tourism Council; Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Choice Hotels International; Destinations International; and the European Spas Association.