Cathy Wagstaff is a respected voice in luxury travel and one of Australasia’s most experienced luxury travel media leaders. She was the powerhouse behind Signature Media, where, as sole owner and editor-in-chief, she built the company into Australasia’s largest and most successful independent travel publishing house.
Now Founder and Editorial Director of Luxus Media (launching June 2026), and Contributing Editor at Signature Luxury Travel & Style, bringing more than 28 years of commercial and editorial leadership across travel media, luxury brands and destination marketing.

Cathy has built a long and influential career in travel publishing, having founded and grown some of the largest travel content platforms and magazines in Australasia. She is a highly regarded force in the travel industry and a specialist writer in luxury travel, destination storytelling, cruising and wellness.