Ana Carini is the founder of Elo Hotels, a hotel discovery platform built on the belief that travel should begin with the traveler, not the inventory. She is also the author of Sojourn, an independent publication exploring identity, hospitality, and the relationship between people and place.

With a background spanning brand strategy, design, and luxury hospitality across the United States and Asia, Ana has developed a distinctive voice known for uncovering the deeper meaning behind places, brands, and the choices that shape how we live. Her work connects hospitality, design, culture, and modern life through thoughtful interpretation rather than convention.

Originally from Brazil and having lived on three continents, Ana believes the places we choose are never random. Through Elo, Sojourn, and her writing, she champions a more personal way of seeing—one where people, not products, come first, and where the environments we choose become an expression of who we are and who we’re becoming.