Last Updated on December 28, 2025
Jim Ferri, the Editor of Never Stop Traveling, is also a member of the Panel of Tourism Experts of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Jim has traveled the world extensively since beginning his career as a freelance writer and photographer for numerous U.S. and European publications. He later became the Managing Editor of Travel-Holiday magazine.
He is the former U.S. Director of Public Relations and Communications for Air France, and worldwide Director of Public Relations for Cendant, the world’s largest hotel company. He has also held senior positions at two of the largest public relations firms in the world representing clients including I Love New York and Mexico. He also founded two PR and Marketing firms counseling tourism clients including Ireland, Czeck Tourism, Malaysia, Air France, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Jim has been a guest lecturer at the Graduate School of New York University, St. John’s University, and Georgetown University, as well as a keynote speaker at the California Travel Association’s national conference.
He is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Travel and Tourism Section of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
He is still, as others describe him, a wide-eyed traveler at heart.
Hi Jim! My name is Rose, and I just came across your article when I was looking for Accettura, Italy. I loved it – I am searching for my family in Accettura, as well! I am looking into getting my citizenship, and my Grandmother (and Grandfather) on my dad’s side came from Accettura. My mom’s family was from Ireland as well (and my mom’s name was Patricia! And my brother’s name is Jim…). I just thought all of those details were fascinating! Anyway, if you have any tips (or any idea how to procure a PEC so I can email and request birth/marriage certificates), I’d love to connect!