On Wednesday 4 February 2026, members of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team will take part in TravMedia Meets: In Conversation with National Geographic Traveller (UK) — a must-attend webinar for travel media professionals, PR specialists and destination partners. 

This one-hour session offers a rare opportunity to meet the magazine’s senior editorial team and hear first-hand about their editorial direction, key priorities, what they look for in travel stories, and what’s coming up in the year ahead. 

The webinar comes at an exciting time for National Geographic Traveller (UK), as the brand prepares to launch a fresh new look for the March 2026 issue (on newsstands 5 February 2026), which introduces all-new sections and refreshed features. 

Following months of rethinking and reshaping the magazine, editor Pat Riddell, deputy editor Amanda Canning and art director Becky Redman will reveal how the title approaches travel stories, how the team works with travel PR and comms professionals and what themes are shaping the magazine’s contents in 2026 and beyond.  

The session will be moderated by travel industry veteran, travel writer and global advisor of TravMedia, Henry Hemming. 

Topics the professionals will cover:  

• The magazine’s new design 

• Latest travel trends 

• Emerging destinations 

• Domestic tourism 

• AI in travel 

• Sustainability 

• Travel spends 

• What’s new 

• The impact of the wider news agenda 

If you want to gain a deeper understanding of media relationships, find out some pitching tips or learn about editorial direction this year, In Conversation with National Geographic Traveller (UK) is an ideal way to connect with influential voices in travel publishing. 

Register to join the webinar at TravMedia Meets

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About APL Media 
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing 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, supported by brand extensions including guides, events, and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability, and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy, and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and Step Up. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers. 
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