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5 March 2026, London

Travel Media Awards 2026 is free to enter. The entry fee announced at launch has been removed following feedback from the travel media community.

Applications are also open for freelancers and contributors to join the Travel Media Awards advisory board, ensuring decisions about the programme reflect perspectives from across the industry — freelancers, staff journalists, photographers, broadcasters and content creators.

Maria Pieri, editorial director and COO of APL Media Limited, said: "We have listened to feedback from the community about accessibility. The Travel Media Awards celebrates excellence across the entire travel media sector, and by keeping the awards free to enter and opening the advisory board to freelancers and contributors, we are ensuring they remain accessible and representative."

The advisory board advises on the awards programme, including categories, judging processes and event format. Travel media professionals interested in joining can contact info@travelmediaawards.com

Entries for Travel Media Awards 2026 close on 16 May. The awards ceremony takes place at The Savoy, London, on 26 October 2026.

About Travel Media Awards

Launched in 2015, the Travel Media Awards celebrates excellence in UK travel journalism, photography, broadcasting and content creation. The awards recognise work across 24 categories, from travel writing and photography to broadcast programmes and digital content.

Each category is judged by a panel of leading travel industry professionals and established travel editors. In 2025, more than 60 judges from the industry's leading consumer and trade titles participated.

Notes to editors

Travel Media Awards was created in 2015 and operated under a joint venture agreement between Travega and APL Media Limited. As of 2026, the Travel Media Awards is fully owned and operated by APL Media Limited.

APL Media Limited is an award-winning media agency and publisher specialising in multi-channel content in the travel and lifestyle sectors. APL Media produces National Geographic Traveller (UK), including supplements and Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK), Postcards and a series of lifestyle supplements, directories and websites. aplmedia.co.uk

Media contacts

For more information: info@travelmediaawards.com
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