Our headline sponsor this year is leading technology business Babble. Founded in 2001, Babble has transformed over 2,000 clients’ organisations through cloud-based solutions that enhance efficiency, flexibility and customer loyalty. “We’re delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Travel Media Awards and playing our part in recognising industry excellence," said Matt Parker, Babble's CEO. "There [...]
On the afternoon of 25 January we'll be gathering - albeit virtually - to celebrate the very best of travel media across 21 award categories. In addition to these categories, which attracted over 900 entries, we have decided this year to introduce an award recognising Travel Media Champions — individuals who [...]
We're excited to announce that adventurer, author and photographer Levison Wood is the worthy recipient of the 2020 Special Contribution Award. Levison has worked and travelled in over 100 countries and has written seven best-selling books. He has produced six critically acclaimed documentaries which have aired around the world. He is a Major [...]
The Travel Media Awards have announced this year’s finalists. The judges have had a difficult job picking the finalists for this year’s Travel Media Awards. The judging panel, made up of some 60 judges from leading travel businesses and travel media, has now whittled down the huge number of entries to compile a [...]
The Travel Media Awards are, like so much this year, going to look a little different, as we're moving to a fully virtual event. The awards will still be taking place on 25 January, but we're going to be raising our glasses to the winners at home as we celebrate online.With the Covid-19 situation still [...]
It might still be difficult to travel, but that doesn't stop us dreaming of our next adventures — and brilliant travel TV and radio shows are ideal for helping us imagine where we'll go next.
Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, who was awarded the Special Contribution Award at the 2019 Travel Media Awards, has spoken about why guidebooks still play in important role — even in these difficult times.
Travel photography is a vital and exciting element of travel media. Beautiful, intriguing and beguiling images open up destinations to the imagination, allowing viewers to imagine themselves in carefully shot locations. It opens up cultures, helping us discover common ground as well as celebrating differences. The Travel Media Awards recognise the outstanding work of [...]
In light of the current coronavirus crisis, the decision has been made to move the Travel Media Awards to Monday 25 January 2021.
We chat to one of last year's winners about the world of travel blogging and the future of travel after Covid-19