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What are the Step up 2026 interns up to?

What have the TMA Step Up 2026 interns been up to so far? 

29th June 2026  |  The Travel Media Awards Step Up internship programme is well underway for 2026, with most of this year’s cohort nearing the end of the first of two four-week placements across the travel media industry. 
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Living360 announces partnership with PAUSE Live, the UK’s leading women’s health event 

29th June 2026  |  Make the most of Living360’s exclusive discount code and sign up for a day of expert advice, freebies and real solutions for female health and wellbeing.
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Where have they been? APL Media’s editors report back from their travels 

26th June 2026  |  Since the beginning of 2026, APL Media’s travel and lifestyle editors have been drawn to some of the world’s most exciting corners during their travel assignments.
TravMedia Awards 2026

National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s former deputy editor wins at the TravMedia Awards 2026 

24th June 2026  |  National Geographic Traveller (UK) is celebrating success at the TravMedia Awards 2026, with a win in the Specialist Travel Writer of the Year (Destination) category for long-time freelance contributor and former deputy editor for National Geographic Traveller (UK), Amelia Duggan.
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Intern roundup: Meet APL Media’s latest cohort of rising talent 

23rd June 2026  |  Since the beginning of May, APL Media’s editorial teams have welcomed a couple of bright minds seeking their first steps in travel journalism. 
PPA Awards 2026

Newsletter of the Year win for National Geographic Traveller (UK) at the PPA Awards 2026 

18th June 2026  |  APL Media is celebrating a successful evening at the PPA Awards 2026 ceremony, with National Geographic Traveller (UK) bringing home the win for Newsletter of the Year.  The judges were impressed by the entry’s creative and highly engaging newsletter strategy,
Step Up 2026 interns start

The Travel Media Awards Step Up 2026 interns begin their placements 

15th June 2026  |  The Travel Media Awards Step Up internship programme has officially commenced, with the 2026 cohort beginning placements across some of the UK’s leading travel media, publishing, PR and marketing organisations.
The Media Mentor

Creating pathways into travel media: Maria Pieri and Kira Richards join The Media Mentor podcast 

12th June 2026  |  APL Media’s editorial director and COO, Maria Pieri, and assistant project editor, Kira Richards, joined David Spencer on The Media Mentor podcast to discuss diversity in travel media and the importance of creating more accessible pathways into
Masterclasses 2026

National Geographic Traveller (UK) brings together leading travel photographers for its Masterclasses event 

11th June 2026  |  An audience of aspiring and established photographers joined National Geographic Traveller (UK) on 9 June for The Masterclasses — a three-part online event that aimed to demonstrate how to become The Complete Travel Photographer.   Hosted by senior members of National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s editorial team, and sponsored by
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Travelling across North America: these are National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s campaign highlights from May 

9th June 2026  |  As summer slowly arrives in Canada, and the US celebrates 250 years since its founding, there’s a wealth of experiences to be had across North America.
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National Geographic Traveller (UK) rides the Korean wave with its July/August issue 

8th June 2026  |  With South Korean culture radiating around the world, National Geographic Traveller (UK) is inviting readers to explore the East Asian nation up-close. 
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The Lakes & Mountains Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) on newsstands now

4th June 2026  |  The 2026 Lakes & Mountains Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) showcases the growing appeal of quieter, less-explored destinations. With overtourism reshaping some of Europe’s best-known hotspots, travellers are increasingly seeking quieter alternatives: hidden lakes, remote mountain valleys and landscapes where nature still feels untamed.      Discover some of Europe’s most overlooked