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Celebrating excellence in travel media, journalism, broadcasting & photography. Entry is free, quick, and open to all. Entries are open until 16 May 2025.

The Travel Media Awards, established in 2015, is the UK’s premier awards event dedicated to recognising excellence in travel media. Now in its 11th year, the awards celebrate the very best in journalism, photography, and broadcasting, with an expanded range of 24 categories for 2025, including the brand-new Cruise Travel Writer of the Year and Content Creator of the Year awards. Each category is j

udged by a distinguished panel of travel industry professionals and senior editors, ensuring a rigorous and fair selection process. At least 25% of judges are new each year, and no judge reviews the same category annually. Entrants can apply for as many of the 24 categories as they wish, showcasing their work and gaining recognition from industry leaders and peers. This year's event will honour excellence through a glittering ceremony held at the Pan Pacific London hotel on 13 October. Join us as we celebrate excellence in travel media.

24/09/2025

The biggest night in travel media is almost here! On 13 October 2025, the industry’s leading names will gather at the Pan Pacific London for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration.

Whether you’re a finalist, a colleague or part of the incredible travel media community, this is an evening not to be missed.

Here’s why you should be there:

🏆 Celebrate success as the winners are revealed across 25 award categories, including the Special Contribution Award for Simon Calder.

🤝 Network with leading writers, photographers, broadcasters and award finalists.

🥂 Enjoy a champagne reception, canapes, five-star venue and an afterparty with food and drink.

📅 When: Monday 13 October 2025
📍 Where: Pan Pacific London

Tickets are going fast!

Book now: http://bit.ly/4nPG4OF

17/09/2025

On 13 October 2025, the travel industry’s biggest names will come together at the Pan Pacific London to celebrate outstanding talent across 24 award categories. 🏆

None of it would be possible without our incredible sponsors who share a passion for recognising excellence in travel media.

Take a look at the category sponsors: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/sponsors

The biggest night in travel media is less than a month away! Mark your calendars for 13 October 2025.

The awards are a celebration of the very best of the UK travel media. Finalists include The Telegraph, The Sun, TTG, Country and Town House, Cruise Trade News, EasyJet Traveller and the Business Travel Magazine, to list just a few, alongside many of the UK’s leading travel writers.

Book your ticket now: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/tickets

09/09/2025

The wait is over 🎉 the Travel Media Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed!

The calibre of entries this year has been outstanding, showcasing the creativity, originality and excellence that continue to drive forward travel journalism, broadcasting and photography. Thank you to everyone who submitted work — the stories, insights and expertise highlight the impact and significance of the travel media industry.

Many congratulations to all our finalists! Being shortlisted is a remarkable achievement.

📅 Monday 13 October 2025
📍 Pan Pacific London

See the finalists: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/2025-finalists

03/09/2025

Celebrating Simon Calder at the Travel Media Awards 2025 🏆

We’re proud to announce that Simon Calder will receive the Special Contribution Award at this year’s Travel Media Awards, recognising his remarkable career as one of the UK’s most trusted and influential travel journalists.

For decades, Simon’s clear, insightful reporting and straight-talking advice have helped millions of people navigate the world of travel — from his long-standing role as travel correspondent at The Independent to contributions across National Geographic, Wanderlust and other leading titles, to regular appearances on national TV, radio and social media.

Known as “the man who pays his way” for never accepting free travel, he has built a career as one of the UK’s most trusted travel voices, offering clear, practical advice for travellers everywhere.

The Travel Media Awards will be held Monday 13 October 2025 at Pan Pacific London where we’ll celebrate Simon and the outstanding winners across 23 further award categories.

📅 Finalists revealed: 9 September 2025
🍾 Awards ceremony with champagne reception: 13 October 2025

🎟 Experience the awards first-hand — Book your ticket today: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/tickets

27/08/2025

The Travel Media Awards returns on 13 October and we’re looking forward to recognising and celebrating the best in travel journalism, photography and broadcasting, with 24 categories for 2025.

Next week, we’ll reveal the recipient of the Special Contribution Award — a tribute to a noteworthy name and their remarkable contribution to the industry.

We're proud to welcome Holafly as a sponsor of the Breaking Travel News Story of the Year category, as well as our official lanyard sponsor.

📅 Finalists announced: 9 September
📍 Awards ceremony: 13 October at Pan Pacific London
🥂 Champagne reception, awards ceremony and afterparty
🎤 Industry-leading names presenting awards and plenty of networking

Book your ticket: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/tickets

20/08/2025

For over a decade, the Travel Media Awards has celebrated the stories, photos, films and digital content that inspire us to travel the world.

In 2025, we’re back — bigger than ever:

🏆 4 new awards: from Cruise Travel Writer of the Year to Content Creator of the Year

⭐ A five-star setting: the stunning Pan Pacific London

🎉 A night to remember: celebrating the people who bring travel to life

This is the essential event for any travel media professional.

📅 Monday 13 October | 🕖 6.30pm
📍 Pan Pacific London

Tickets are on sale now and selling fast — if you’re in the industry, this is the event you can’t afford to miss. Book your ticket here: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/tickets

10/07/2025

Meet the official sponsors of the Travel Media Awards 2025! We’re honoured to welcome an incredible group of partners on board this year — from leading travel brands and destinations to luxury hotels and cruise lines:

🧡 easyJet holidays
🌍 Intrepid Travel
🏨 Pan Pacific London
🚢 Princess Cruises
🚤 Riverside Luxury Cruises
🧳 True Traveller
🏝 Visit Jersey
🍁 Nova Scotia Tourist Board

Their support helps us celebrate the brilliance of travel media and the stories that inspire our journeys.

📅 Monday 13 October 2025
📍 Pan Pacific London

Join us for an unforgettable evening spotlighting talent, passion and storytelling from across the globe.

🎟 BOOK NOW: https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/tickets

28/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Travel Media Awards — we’ve been blown away by the talent and creativity. We look forward to acknowledging the outstanding work of our finalists and winners at a special evening for the travel media community. Entries are now officially closed, and we’re looking forward to revealing the shortlist soon.

In the meantime, don’t forget to mark your diary for the awards ceremony.

📍 Pan Pacific London, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
📅 Monday, 13 October 2025
🕖 18:30–22:00

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — book now: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/tickets

21/05/2025

Last call: Travel Media Awards entries close on Friday. You have until 23:59 this Friday, 23 May to enter the Travel Media Awards 2025. Got a piece ready to go? Finished a podcast you’re proud to share? Captured a powerful photo series worth sharing? Written something you know deserves to be seen? Now’s the time to get it in.

📌 24 categories

💸 Free to enter

🏆 Judged by top names in travel media

📝 Open to freelancers, staffers, podcasters, photographers and more

Submit before the final deadline: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/categories

16/05/2025

Great news — the deadline has been extended! Thanks to popular demand, you now have until 23:59 on Friday 23 May to enter the Travel Media Awards 2025.

Whether you're a travel writer, podcaster, photographer or content creator, you're eligible to enter across 24 award categories.

We’re looking for entries that are:
✔️ Carefully chosen — from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025
✔️ Contextualised — show why it matters
✔️ Aligned with category rules
✔️ Authentic — let your originality come through

📅 Key dates:
23 May: Entries close
9 September: Finalists announced
13 October: Awards night at Pan Pacific London

Submit today: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/categories

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14/05/2025

📢 Final call! Entries for the Travel Media Awards 2025 close this Friday, 16 May at 11:59pm. Whether you’re submitting a breaking news piece, a powerful podcast, or a visually rich photo essay, this is your last chance to be recognised across our 24 diverse categories — spotlighting the very best in travel media.

Want to stand out?
✔️ Submit your strongest work (from 1 May 2024–30 April 2025)
✔️ Add context — tell us why it mattered
✔️ Follow category-specific guidelines
✔️ Be authentic — we value clarity and originality

Entries are free, judged by industry experts and open to all creators — from freelancers to broadcasters.

📩 Submit by Friday at 11:59pm: travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/categories

07/05/2025

Time is running out to enter the Travel Media Awards 2025! There’s just over a week left to enter and this week we’re shining a spotlight on a few categories that recognise excellence in trade reporting, regional storytelling and consumer travel content:

🔹 Trade Publication of the Year – Print and Online
🔹 Regional Publication Feature of the Year
🔹 Consumer Magazine Section of the Year

Whether you’re part of a national brand or a regional editorial team, this is your chance to be recognised for excellence in travel publishing.

✔️ Entry is free
✔️ Open to all teams and individuals
✔️ Judged by leading industry experts

📅 Deadline: 16 May
Submit your entry today: https://travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/categories

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The Travel Media Awards is an awards event created to celebrate excellence in the travel media sector. Entries for the 2020 awards are now open. Deadline for submission is 18 May 2020. The awards are open to all travel writers, broadcasters and photographers, making the event a true barometer of the travel media sector. Submissions will be judged by both senior travel industry figures alongside some of the UK’s leading travel writers. The awards will cover a wide range of areas, from national newspaper travel sections (separate categories for tabloid and broadsheet) through to the increasingly influential travel blogging sector and trade magazines, to name but a few. The Travel Media Awards 2018 ceremony will take place on Monday 19 October 2020 at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel. Travel Media Awards are owned and operated under a joint venture agreement between Travega and APL Media Limited.