APL Media is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Travel Media Awards 2026, in association with Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality, has been revealed, with 130 finalists recognised across 24 categories. 
 
More than 70 judges from leading travel businesses and media organisations considered hundreds of entries, recognising the creativity, talent and breadth of work across the UK travel media industry. 
 
The Travel Media Awards celebrate excellence across trade and consumer travel media, spanning journalism, photography, broadcasting and digital content. 
 
This year’s shortlist brings together established names, leading publications and emerging talent, reflecting the strength and diversity of travel media today. 

Congratulations to all 130 finalists. 

The winners will be announced at the Travel Media Awards ceremony on Monday 26 October 2026 at The Savoy, London, bringing together professionals from across the travel and media industries. 

The evening will also see broadcaster and journalist Anita Rani receive this year’s Special Contribution Award, recognising her contribution to travel storytelling across broadcasting, journalism and beyond. 

View the shortlist and book tickets for the awards ceremony: Travel Media Awards 2026 – Finalists 

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About Travel Media Awards 
Travel Media Awards was created in 2015 and operated under a joint venture agreement between Travega and APL Media Limited. As of 2026, the Travel Media Awards is fully owned and operated by APL Media Limited. 

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