APL Media’s National Geographic Traveller (UK) team members have been APL Media is pleased to announce that National Geographic Traveller (UK) has been named Travel Magazine of the Year at the 2025 TravMedia Awards — marking the third time the title has received this recognition. The award honours editorial excellence, innovation and meaningful impact within the travel media industry. 

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK) (pictured centre), said: “This award highlights the strength of our editorial vision and the creativity of our team and contributors. To be recognised for the third year running is a real honour — it reflects the dedication and passion that goes into producing a magazine we’re incredibly proud of.” 

APL Media also extends congratulations to its exceptional team and contributors who were shortlisted in multiple categories: 

• Kira Richards and Sam Kemp – Rising Star of the Year 
• Charlotte Wigram-Evans – Specialist Travel Writer of the Year (Destinations) 
• Jessica Vincent – Sustainability Writer of the Year 
• Georgia Stephens and Mark Parren Taylor – Feature of the Year 
• National Geographic Traveller (UK) – Travel Media Website of the Year (shortlisted) 

For a full list of winners, click here 

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National Geographic Traveller (UK) is the country’s leading travel magazine, celebrated for its immersive storytelling, striking photography and a strong focus on sustainability and culture-led content. The title continues to engage and inspire a discerning, globally minded audience through both its print and digital platforms. 

About APL Media    
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 1997, it publishes National Geographic Traveller (UK), supported by a portfolio of brand extensions including bespoke guides, supplements, events and digital platforms. APL Media delivers impactful, audience-focused storytelling through custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy and industry-leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and the professional development initiative Step Up. Its trade publishing portfolio includes Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, while it also creates and supplies digital and print content for a number of national newspapers.aplmedia.co.uk