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san francisco, california, united states
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Claim your profileSpud Hilton is a speaker, expert and travel writer with more than 30 years in journalism, including 19 in the Travel Section of The San Francisco Chronicle. Most recently he is the Editor/Host of FoodTrailTraveler.com (launched Jan. 2024), the first ever travel site and video channel focused entirely on the intersection of culinary experiences and the romance of the road.As a travel writer and editor, he earned 13 Lowell Thomas Awards for travel journalism, and his videos and campaigns were featured by Peter Greenberg, NPR, Rudy Maxa, “Good Morning, America,” the “Today Show" and “Quest Means Business” on CNN International. As a keynote speaker, he's addressed travelers and travel professionals on issues including great storytelling, the need for quality in marketing and owned media, and how destinations can connect with new audiences.He lives in San Francisco with his wife, Ann, and he plays cornet in an early New Orleans traditional jazz band.
Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at California State University - SacramentoGraduated: 1988