(20 September): Here are three travel trends we've noticed this week: Around the world in 50 road trips Moneybarn has ranked the 50 best road trips around the world, considering key factors including affordability, safety and tourism. Out of all the itineraries, Cairns to Cape Tribulation gets the gold medal, followed by the Atlantic Highway [...]
After the success of its inaugural Food Festival, National Geographic Traveller (UK) is getting ready to bring the culinary event back to London in July 2020. Behind the scenes, the team has already started planning next year’s event. Taking place once more at the Business Design Centre in London next summer, the festival will [...]
(13 September): These are the trends that caught our eye this week: Northern Lights and the Siberian Railway: the ultimate over-55s must-visit list According to Riviera Travel, 62% of over-55s have a travel bucket list and, contrary to the popular belief that travelling is something to do when we’re young, 72% of respondents think the [...]
On Tuesday 10 September, National Geographic Traveller (UK) hosted its eighth Travel Geeks event of the year, sponsored by Travelbag, about all things Latin American food. Part of a series of informal after-work get-togethers, the event took place at the Wallacespace venue in Clerkenwell, London. More than 80 travel enthusiasts came along to find more [...]
(Friday 6 September) — The trends that caught our eye this week: Instagram influences holiday choices of more than 10.6 million Brits A new study conducted by holiday tour operator Villa Plus reveals that more than 10.6 million Brits are turning to social media when planning a trip. The research shows that while more than [...]
The Travel Media Awards, in association with Malta Tourism Authority, have announced this year’s finalists. After a record number of entries, the judges have had an even tougher job picking the finalists for this year’s Travel Media Awards. The judging panel, made up of some 60 judges, writers and industry professionals, has now whittled down [...]
(Friday 30 August) — Here are the trends we've noticed this week: South America named biggest emerging backpacker route According to Hostelworld’s Evolution of the Hostel Traveller report, South America is the biggest emerging destination for future backpackers, with 67% more travellers planning to explore the continent than a few decades ago. In particular, almost [...]
LONDON (28 August 2019) — Award-winning magazine National Geographic Traveller (UK) will be hosting The Masterclasses for a second year. Building on last year’s successful programme, the 2019 event will feature several brand new, expert-led modules. The Masterclasses is a one-day series of travel writing and photography seminars, as well as one-on-one tutorials. It will [...]
27 August 2019, London: The Travel Media Awards, in association with the Malta Tourism Authority, is pleased to announce that Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, will be presented with the prestigious Special Contribution Award at the Travel Media Awards 2019. Bradt began her professional career as an occupational therapist, with her job taking [...]
Here are the trends we’ve noticed this week: Australia: the most adventurous country in the world Overland Ireland analysed Google search trends to find the most adventurous countries in the world, based on search volume around key phrases such as skydiving, skiing and scuba diving. Coming out in the top spot is Australia, followed by [...]
