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10th September 2026

Âé¶¹Ó°Òô reveals Travel Media Awards 2026 shortlistÌý

Travel Media Awards 26 - SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

Âé¶¹Ó°Òô reveals Travel Media Awards 2026 shortlistÌý

Âé¶¹Ó°Òô isÌýpleased to announce theÌýshortlist for the Travel Media Awards 2026,Ìýin association with Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality,Ìýhas beenÌýrevealed,Ìýwith 130 finalists recognised across 24 categories.Ìý
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More than 70 judges from leading travel businesses and media organisations considered hundreds of entries, recognising the creativity,ÌýtalentÌýand breadth of work across the UK travel media industry.Ìý
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TheÌýTravel Media Awards celebrate excellence across trade and consumer travelÌýmedia, spanning journalism, photography,ÌýbroadcastingÌýand digital content.Ìý
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This year’sÌýshortlist brings togetherÌýestablishedÌýnames, leadingÌýpublicationsÌýand emerging talent, reflecting the strength and diversity of travel media today.Ìý

Congratulations to all 130 finalists. 

The winners will be announced at the Travel Media Awards ceremony on Monday 26 October 2026 at The Savoy, London, bringing together professionals from across the travel and media industries. 

The evening will also see broadcaster and journalist Anita Rani receive this year’s Special Contribution Award, recognising her contribution to travel storytelling across broadcasting, journalism and beyond. 

View the shortlistÌýand book tickets for the awards ceremony:ÌýÌý

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About Travel Media Awards 
Travel Media Awards was created in 2015 and operated under a joint venture agreement between Travega and Âé¶¹Ó°Òô Limited. As of 2026, the Travel Media Awards is fully owned and operated by Âé¶¹Ó°Òô Limited. 

About Âé¶¹Ó°Òô  
Âé¶¹Ó°Òô is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating 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 since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.   

Âé¶¹Ó°Òô delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It’s also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk