4th March 2026 | The Travel Media Awards 2026 is now open for entries. The UK’s only awards dedicated exclusively to celebrating travel journalism, photography and broadcasting returns for its 12th year, with a new category and a new venue.
Applications for TMA Step Up close at midnight on 26 January 2026
26th January 2026 | Today is the final opportunity to apply for the Travel Media Awards Step Up internship. For the 2026 cohort, just five applicants will be selected. Successful candidates will complete two four-week placements, gaining exposure to
Applications for the TMA Step Up 2026 internship programme closing soon
20th January 2026 | There is just less than a week remaining to apply for the Travel Media Awards Step Up internship 2026. This paid summer programme supports emerging talent and aims to improve access to careers within UK travel media,
Travel Media Awards Step Up launches 2026 internship scheme
1st December 2025 | The Travel Media Awards (TMA) Step Up programme returns for a third year, with applications now open for five paid summer internships designed to bring fresh voices and diverse perspectives into travel media. Open to talented 18–30-year-olds
Step Up interns attend 2025 Travel Media Awards
16th October 2025 | The 2025 Travel Media Awards Step Up interns attended one of the biggest evenings in the travel media industry’s calendar — the 2025 Travel Media Awards at the Pan Pacific London hotel on 13 October.
Meet the winners of the Travel Media Awards 2025
14th October 2025 | This year’s event marked a record number of entries and reinforced the Awards’ position as one of the most prestigious events in the UK travel media calendar.
The wait is over: the Travel Media Awards 2025 shortlist is officially announced!
9th September 2025 | The calibre of entries this year has been exceptional and a true reflection of the creativity, originality and excellence that drives forward travel journalism, broadcasting and photography
Step Up Intern Kinza Chaudry’s completes her internship at APL Media
6th August 2025 | As this year’s Step Up internship scheme drew to a close, Kinza Chaudry experienced the dynamic world of travel journalism while working with the editorial team at APL Media.
Welcome to Kinza Chaudry — this year’s Travel Media Awards Step Up intern at APL Media
4th July 2025 | APL Media extends a warm welcome to Kinza Chaudry, who is joining the company as one of five winners of the 2025 TMA Step Up internship programme.
Applications closed: Event Manager (maternity leave cover)
4th April 2025 | APL Media Limited is seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Manager to join its friendly Kentish Town-based office.
APL Media inspires the next generation of travel journalists at City, University of London
3rd March 2025 | After completing her undergraduate journalism degree at City in 2023, Kira has gone on to write for the Financial Times, National Geographic Traveller (UK), Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK), Adventure.com and more.
Travel Media Awards 2024 Winners Announced
28th October 2024 | On 28 October 2024, the Travel Media Awards, in association with Visit Qatar, celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. Launched as a joint venture between APL Media and
