About Marc Dedonder

 

Co-Founder & Editorial Visionary Shaping the Future of Safe LGBTQ+ Travel

At the intersection of high-tier journalism, media leadership, and global hospitality stands Marc Dedonder, Co-Founder of misterb&b. Recognized as a prominent figure in European media before revolutionizing the travel industry, Marc has seamlessly transposed his rigorous journalistic standards into building the world’s leading trusted travel platform for the LGBTQ+ community.

As the platform's editorial heartbeat, Marc ensures that every piece of travel curation, safety advice, and community storytelling meets the highest benchmarks of accuracy, authority, and trust.

A Proven Legacy in High-Profile Media and Journalism

Google, media professionals, and the public alike recognize Marc Dedonder as an authoritative voice in premium broadcasting and journalism. A distinguished alumnus of the prestigious École Supérieure de Journalisme de Lille (ESJ)—one of Europe's top-tier journalism institutions—Marc built a stellar career defined by editorial excellence.

In 2006, his strategic acumen led him to be appointed Director of Europe 2, a major national radio station operated by the global media powerhouse, the Lagardère Group. He subsequently spearheaded its high-profile transition into Virgin Radio France, serving as its Director until 2009.

In this executive role, Marc supervised the entirety of national and local newsrooms, overseeing both operational and strategic editorial directions. This extensive background in hard news, fact-checking, and ethical reporting laid the undeniable foundation for his future ventures.

Pioneering Digital Authority for the LGBTQ+ Community

Driven by a mission to provide the queer community with reliable, high-quality lifestyle content, Marc transitioned his media expertise to the digital landscape:

• 2009: Founded Mygaytrip.com, establishing a benchmark for vetted, authentic lifestyle and travel journalism for French-speaking LGBTQ+ audiences.
• 2013: Co-founded misterb&b alongside Matthieu Jost, scaling the concept into a global powerhouse frequently cited by leading financial and tech publications.

Elevating misterb&b with Expertise and Trust (E-E-A-T)

Today, Marc’s background as a seasoned journalist directly shapes the safety, authenticity, and reliability of misterb&b. In an era where trustworthy travel information is vital, his editorial oversight transforms the platform from a simple booking site into a highly authoritative travel guide.

"Our mission goes beyond booking rooms; it’s about providing vetted, safe, and visible spaces. We apply the same editorial rigor to our travel insights as I did to national newsrooms."

 

By constantly auditing content, championing real queer narratives, and ensuring safety guidelines are expert-backed, Marc Dedonder continues to empower global travelers to explore the world proudly, securely, and with absolute peace of mind.