APL Media has much to celebrate this week with multiple wins across some of the industry’s most respected awards. 

LATA Media Awards 2026 
 
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has been recognised for its commitment to Latin American travel journalism with two wins and a highly commended accolade at the LATA Media Awards 2026. The title received the Outstanding Contribution to Latin America award, with judges praising the breadth of its coverage and its consistent approach to sustainable travel storytelling. 
 
The judges said of National Geographic Traveller (UK): “From richly detailed guides that leave no corner of a destination unexplored to features that find fresh angles on even the most familiar routes. Across the whole of 2025, six issues had comprehensive Latin American features including one cover story and two standalone destination supplements. 

“The publication shows a consistent commitment to sustainable travel storytelling, carefully weaving responsible tourism into all their pieces, often without the reader being overly aware. The judges felt this approach embodies exactly what LATA is about.” 
 
Long-time contributor Karolina Wiercigroch also won Best Published Latin America Photo Story for ‘How to spend the perfect day in Cartagena’, while associate editor Farida Zeynalova was highly commended in the Best Sustainability Focused Feature category for ‘Meet the Galapagueños who are trying to save paradise’. 

🔸 WIN: Outstanding Contribution to Latin America — National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

🔸WIN:  Best Published Latin America Photo Story — Karolina Wiercigroch, freelance, ‘How to spend the perfect day in Cartagena’ 

🔸 Highly commended: Best Sustainability Focused Feature — Farida Zeynalova, associate editor, ‘Meet the Galapagueños who are trying to save paradise’ 

The LATA Media Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the British travel media, recognising outstanding content that inspires travel to and around Latin America. 

See the full list of winners here: https://bit.ly/4yUpnHn  
 

ANTOR Media Awards 2026 

National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributor Ross Clarke has been named Travel Writer of the Year at the 2026 ANTOR Media Awards. 

A long-time contributor to National Geographic Traveller (UK), Ross took home the coveted award, which recognises outstanding travel journalism. 

The Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives (ANTOR) is the UK’s principal travel organisation representing tourist boards from around the world, with a membership spanning national and regional tourist offices. The win comes in a milestone year for the association as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. 

Travel Writer of the Year Award: Ross Clarke, freelance, ‘Meet the ‘stew queens’ of Asturias — champions of northern Spain’s food traditions’ 

Congratulations to Ross for this outstanding win and recognition of his commitment to promoting Spain as a destination. 

The annual ANTOR Travel Media Awards recognise outstanding travel journalism and publishing. National Geographic Traveller (UK) was also shortlisted in the Publication of the Year category. 
 
See Ross’ post on LinkedIn here: https://bit.ly/4hoAKQT  

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About APL Media   
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.    

APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It’s also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk