About Tomeka
Luxury & Adventure Insider
Tomeka Jones is an Emmy Award-winning travel journalist, national on-air travel expert, TV host, speaker, and content creator known for bringing travel trends, destinations, and experiences to life through engaging and informative storytelling.
A former CNN reporter and producer, Tomeka spent eight years covering national and international stories before building a travel media brand centered on culturally immersive, luxury, adventure, wellness, solo, and women 40+ travel.
Tomeka is a recurring travel expert and contributor on Scripps News, where her national television segments cover everything from emerging travel trends and destination inspiration to major industry issues and practical advice travelers can use. Her reporting and travel expertise are also featured across Scripps News’ digital platforms.
Her influence extends beyond broadcast. Tomeka has collaborated with leading global travel brands and destinations, including AmaWaterways, Expedia, Sandals Resorts, Windstar Cruises, Germany Travel, Switzerland Tourism, and others. Her work with AmaWaterways has also been prominently featured on the brand’s website, further establishing her as a trusted voice in river cruising, luxury travel, and culturally immersive experiences.
Tomeka is the creator and host of the award-winning series Travel in Style with Tomeka, which streams on Local Now and is distributed onboard Windstar Cruises ships. The series has earned a Heartland Emmy Award and three Telly Awards and has generated more than 55 million impressions through national distribution, including ReachTV in airports and hotels across the country.
Over the past three years, Tomeka has traveled to 20+ countries, bringing firsthand global experiences and insights to her storytelling. Her mission is to make travel feel aspirational yet accessible, culturally relevant, and actionable — with a particular passion for inspiring women 40+ to see more of the world and redefine what adventure looks like at every stage of life.
My Story
How I Got Started
In 2021, while working from home during the pandemic, a CNN Airport Network team meeting invitation hit my inbox I tried to be optimistic. However, 24 hours later, my colleagues and I were all laid off. My dream job as a reporter and producer covering travel stories around the world was over… Well at least at CNN. #Winkwink
Tomeka Jones, LLC
I launched Tomeka Jones, LLC in May 2021 with the intent of attracting businesses and professionals in the travel industry to partner with me to curate feel-good stories. By July, I went LIVE on multiple social media platforms with a new show called, Travel & Lifestyle Conversations. The 13 episode online LIVE show turned podcast delivered compelling and engaging conversations with experts and influencers in the travel, wellness, hospitality, and culinary industries.
Welcome to Travel in Style with Tomeka!
This wasn’t enough for me! I decided, in early 2022, I needed to create a brand more focused on helping to bridge the gap for black and brown travelers under-represented in luxury and adventure travel spaces.
So Wallah! Welcome to Travel in Style with Tomeka! I’m Tomeka, your luxury and adventure travel insider and community connector. Here to expose you to the ritziest and thrill-seeking experiences around the world. I’ll share 5-Star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, wellness retreats, and unique attractions – all ventures committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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What I Do
Travel Expert, Visual Storyteller, Content Creator
I partner with exclusive travel brands to help tell their stories to a broad audience of travel enthusiasts. My comprehensive multimedia storytelling services include videography, producing, writing, and delivering brand-approved, pre-packaged content to top broadcast networks. I also work with tourism and hospitality organizations to strategically reach a client’s target demographics through visual storytelling and brand spokesperson collaborations.
