LONDON (23 June) – The voting is now open for the inaugural National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2015, in association with Qatar Tourism Authority. Readers of one of the UK’s best-loved travel magazines will be able to vote for their favourite destination, airline, tour operator and more, with the results announced during a ceremony in London this November and in the Jan/Feb issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK).

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: “We value our readers and their opinions, and these inaugural awards are the ideal platform for them to air their views, have their say and let us know what they relish about travel the most. We’re excited to see the results and look forward to celebrating with the category winners later this year.”

Rashed Al-Qurese, chief marketing and promotions officer for Qatar Tourism Authority, said: “We’re delighted to be the headline sponsor of the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2015. National Geographic Traveller is a highly reputable brand in the industry and we’re thrilled Qatar Tourism Authority will be supporting these awards. This is the start of a strong alliance with Qatar, given the sophisticated target market of the audience.”

Those who enter will be automatically entered into a prize draw. Prizes include a seven-night escape to Morocco, courtesy of Rickshaw Travel; a week’s winter luxury trip to France, courtesy of AliKats Mountain Holidays; and a long weekend in the UK, courtesy of Natural Retreats. Twenty National Geographic Traveller (UK) subscriptions are also up for grabs, as well as four Amazon Kindles.

Readers can vote for their favourite in the following categories:

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• Long-haul country
• Short-haul city
• Long-haul city
• Short-haul airline
• Long-haul airline
• Overseas hotel group
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• Overseas attraction
• UK attraction
• Tour operator
• Travel TV programme
• Travel book
• Travel website/app
• Green tourism

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Entries for the Reader Awards close on 30 September. For more information, please visit natgeotraveller.co.uk/readerawards

Sponsors of the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2015 are:

Qatar Tourism Authority
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) works with stakeholders to promote the development of a sustainable and mature tourism sector, positioning the country as a leading tourism destination. qatartourism.gov.qa

G Adventures
G Adventures’ sustainable approach to small-group travel means the tour operator gives back wherever it goes. With eight travel styles on seven continents, G Adventures has a life-changing experience for everyone. gadventures.co.uk

Philippines Department of Tourism / Philippine Airlines
The tourism promotions board and the flag carrier of the Philippines have teamed up to sponsor the Reader Awards 2015. itsmorefuninthephilippines.com  /  philippineairlines.com

Feefo
The global feedback engine is an award-winning consumer ratings and reviews platform. Offering a comprehensive solution that harnesses the power of customer reviews, using Feefo can enhance your online visibility, grow sales conversions and provide valuable customer insight. feefo.com

 

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National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under license by APL Media, from the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. It became the 15^th local-language edition when it was launched in December 2010. The magazine is also available in China, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Israel, Poland, Latin America, Armenia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Indonesia, Romania and South Africa. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. natgeotraveller.co.uk

National Geographic Traveler (USA) is the world’s most widely read travel magazine, created in 1984. It championed sustainable travel before it was cool and, eight times annually, celebrates journeys that are about place, experience, culture, authenticity, living like the locals and great photography. It makes a distinction between tourism and travel and stresses inquisitive, not acquisitive, trips. It employs storytelling and outstanding photography to inspire readers to pick up and go, eschewing fashion and fluff in favour of articles that offer a strong sense of place, inspiring narratives that make readers take trips, and solid service information to help them plan those trips.

The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest non-profit scientific and educational organisations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the member-supported Society’s mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. Through its online community members can get closer to explorers and photographers, connect with other members around the world and help make a difference. National Geographic reflects the world through its magazines, television programs, films, books, DVDs, radio, maps, exhibitions, live events, school publishing programs, interactive media and merchandise. National Geographic magazine, the Society’s official journal, published in English and 39 local-language editions, is read by more than 60 million people each month. The National Geographic Channel reaches 440 million households in 171 countries in 48 languages. National Geographic Digital Media receives more than 27 million visitors a month. National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education programme promoting geography literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com

 

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