Lauren Ho is a travel and design journalist, and the Travel Director at Wallpaper magazine. With nearly 20 years of experience, she writes about luxury travel with a focus on hotels, architecture and design, contributing to publications including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Robb Report. Originally from South Africa, but currently based in London, Ho has travelled to more than 70 countries, covering stories across the globe from major cities to remote destinations. In addition to her editorial work, Lauren is the Western European Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, where she curates and oversees a panel of expert voters across 16 countries in the region.