LONDON (6 November 2019) — The shortlist has been announced for the fifth annual National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2019, in association with Audley Travel. The 2019 awards have seen exciting new categories added to create the definitive word on the best destinations, experiences, hotels, operators, travel personalities and more. Readers voted for their favourites, [...]
(Friday 1 November): Here are the publications to look out for in the next couple of weeks: National Geographic Traveller (UK) December 2019 issue — out on 7 November With travellers becoming increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, we’re embarking on a host of no-fly adventures — whether that’s riding the rails, setting off on [...]
(Thursday 31 October) With new travel trends taking shape all the time and a host of new adventurous itineraries in the pipeline, 2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for travellers. From tackling overtourism and discovering non-traditional cruises to putting pets at the forefront and addressing the industry’s environmental impact, this week we [...]
(Thursday 24 October) Here are the trends that caught our eye this week: Best travel destinations for 2020 Bhutan, the South Asian kingdom aiming to become the first fully organic nation, is the number-one country to visit next year, according to Lonely Planet. Meanwhile, the Central Asian Silk Road, now more accessible than ever, claims [...]
22 October 2019, London: The Travel Media Awards is pleased to announce this year’s winners, following a ceremony held at The Landmark London on 21 October, attended by representatives of the UK’s top travel media. At the event, 20 publications, broadcasters, journalists and photographers were each honoured with a prestigious award. Anthony Leyens, co-founder of [...]
(Friday 18 October) Here are the publications to look out for in the next couple of weeks: The Good Life — out on Sunday 20 October with The Sunday Telegraph Inside this supplement, we take a look at investment opportunities and how they might be impacted by Brexit. There’s also a focus on the importance [...]
(Thursday 17 October): Here are our favourite trends of the week: The rise of themed adventures According to the Intrepid Adventure Index, travellers are increasingly booking trips in which they can indulge their passions. The company’s food adventures have been one of its fastest-growing ranges, with interest in Eastern European cuisine proving especially popular. Families [...]
National Geographic Traveller (UK) writers brought home three prizes at yesterday’s AITO Awards, including in-house assistant editor, Tamsin Wressell, who won the prestigious Young Travel Writer of the Year Award. The award celebrates travel writing talent for the under-30s, and Tamsin won this for her Can we save the coral reefs? report. Separately, Adrian Phillips [...]
(Thursday 10 October) Here are this week’s hottest travel trends: Europe named top long-haul destination for Southeast Asian travellers Europe is the most aspirational long-haul destination for Southeast Asian travellers, according to research from the European Travel Commission. While traditional destinations like the UK and Italy remain hotspots, the fastest future growth will be to [...]
National Geographic Traveller (UK) is the official 2019 media partner of Connections Adventure. The event, hosted by global event organiser Connections, brings together luxury buyers with suppliers who offer adventure-focused travel experiences. Now in its second year, the networking opportunity will take place on 27-30 October 2019 in Portugal’s Azores archipelago. The event will delve [...]
