Her winning work documents the of the Dong ethnic group in Guizhou, China, and was published as a multimedia story in the April 2026 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) as well as online.  

Reflecting on the experience, Aisha said: “It was incredible to join an established community of photographers from all over the world and to celebrate our achievements together in such a historic setting.” 

Aisha’s entry was among those recognised on stage at the grand IPA Awards Gala, held on 11 October 2026 at the Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece. The ceremony brought together finalists from across the competition’s different categories to celebrate outstanding photography from around the world.  

See the award-winning photography here: 

Read more about Aisha’s press trip to Guizhou last year, here: /apl-medias-editors-writers-recount-their-latest-press-trips/  

The International Photography Awards is one of the world’s largest annual photography competitions and a sister-effort of Lucie Foundation, a distinguished non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting both professional and emerging photographers. This year, IPA 2026 saw over 14,000 submissions from 139 countries from around the world. 

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About �鶹Ӱ�� 
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.  

�鶹Ӱ�� delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is 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

Discover the latest storytelling highlights from the branded content team at National Geographic Traveller (UK): 

• An under-the-radar corner of France where craft, food and nature meet. Limousin and its gateway capital Limoges enchant visitors with artisanal traditions, unspoiled landscapes and buzzing markets. Read .��
• The ultimate guide to Queensland’s tropical north. With the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea and 1,000-year-old kauri trees as its backdrop, Australia’s north east has plenty of natural wonders to explore. Read .��
• 6 unmissable sights on Iceland’s south coast. Road-tripping along the country’s southern shores reveals thundering waterfalls, deserted islands, imposing glaciers and black-sand beaches. Here’s how to experience it from behind the wheel. Read .��
• How to experience the best of Mexico’s Playa del Carmen. Set on the Riviera Maya, this coastal destination brings together ancient Maya heritage, holistic wellness, vibrant cuisine and wild landscapes. Read .��
• 7 lesser-known towns in South Africa that might surprise you. Look beyond the country’s most popular sights by exploring smaller towns famed for epic surf breaks, dark night skies and abundant wildlife. Read .��
• Storybook castles and medieval towns on an enchanting tour through the heart of Germany. Running from Hanau to Bremen, this route traces the life, works and legacy of the Brothers Grimm as it wends its way through magical countryside. Read .��

If you’re keen to work on a branded content campaign with the team at National Geographic Traveller (UK), visit: /our_services/branded-content/  

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About �鶹Ӱ�� 
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.  

�鶹Ӱ�� delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is 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

• 15 October at 8 p.m., Sala Tejo, MEO Arena, with a capacity of 1,800.��

What do the Portuguese navigators who steered by the stars have in common with the scientists now searching for signs of life beyond Earth? It is from this very link between the history of ocean exploration and the exploration of the Universe that Neil deGrasse Tyson brings StarTalk Live! to Portugal for the first time: the live edition of the renowned science programme which, for more than a decade, has brought scientific knowledge closer to a wide audience through popular culture and humour. 

The show will take place on 15 October at 8 p.m. at the Sala Tejo of the MEO Arena in Lisbon, marking the European premiere of StarTalk Live! Neil deGrasse Tyson will be joined by comedian Chuck Nice, his StarTalk co-host, and by Portuguese scientists Zita Martins and Marta Cortesão, for an evening devoted to science, space exploration and the great question that continues to challenge humanity: are we alone in the Universe? 

Drawing on Portugal’s legacy of celestial navigation and the nautical astrolabe, the show will build a bridge between the way in which, for centuries, the Portuguese harnessed their knowledge of the heavens to explore the planet and the way in which contemporary science draws on that very same knowledge in search of answers about the origin of life and the possibility of life on other worlds. 

It is precisely this ability to turn great scientific questions into accessible, timely conversations that speak directly to the public that lies at the heart of StarTalk. Created and hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the programme explores science, astronomy and technology through dialogue with scientists, cultural figures and comedians. Since 2009, the podcast has been cultivating a community of millions of people eager to understand the Universe without drawing a line between knowledge, curiosity and entertainment. 

Portugal as a meeting point between exploration and science 

StarTalk’s stop in Lisbon forms part of a broader programme running from 13 to 16 October, which seeks to place Portugal at the centre of an international conversation on science, exploration and space. 

The choice of Portugal for the format’s European premiere carries particular significance, given the country’s historical ties to navigation and its evolving role in space research and exploration. The programme is run in partnership with Turismo de Portugal (Visit Portugal) and the Portuguese Space Agency, with TAP Air Portugal as its official airline. 

Beyond the show on 15 October, the programme will feature further initiatives with the StarTalk team, including a podcast recording and a book signing at Livraria Bertrand in Chiado, recognised as the oldest operating bookshop in the world. 

An astrophysicist, author and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognised figures in science communication in the United States, precisely owing to his ability to address complex subjects in accessible language and to relate them to issues of contemporary culture. He holds a PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia University and studied Physics at Harvard. 

His current engagement with the question of extraterrestrial life is likewise particularly pertinent. In 2026, he published Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter, a book in which, drawing on science and popular culture, he explores what a first contact with extraterrestrial life might look like and what physics allows us to say about such a possibility. 

More recently, he also published Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe, a journey through our current understanding of the Universe, from the exploration of the Solar System to the most distant galaxies. 

Tickets available at MEO Blueticket. 

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About �鶹Ӱ��      
�鶹Ӱ�� 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’s 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.       

�鶹Ӱ�� 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  

Increasingly, travellers are choosing trips for the journey itself. According to Visa, experiential rail tours grew by 59% between 2019 and 2024, more than three times the rate of other international holidays. Meanwhile, the global luxury cruise fleet has more than tripled since 2010, from 28 ships to 98, according to Cruise Lines International Association. Against this backdrop, the issue explores how luxury travel is bringing together exceptional service, exclusive access and ambitious itineraries. 

Sacha Scoging, editor, said: “My last great adventure took me to Haida Gwaii, a remote archipelago north of Vancouver Island. For eight days, I travelled between its wild southern islands aboard a small sailing yacht. Eagles patrolled the skies, black bears foraged along the shoreline and mighty fins cleaved the waves just beyond the bow. With no phone signal, I could simply sit on deck and watch the drama unfold — and somehow, that felt like the greatest luxury of all.” 

It’s this spirit of discovery that we celebrate in this issue, exploring 15 journeys where the experience is as extraordinary as the destination — from road-tripping through the Swiss Alps in a supercar to floating over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon and exploring Greenland’s dramatic coastline aboard a luxury expedition ship.  

A further feature examines a new generation of vessels redefining luxury at sea, including Aman’s first yacht, Amangati, which will be home to the largest spa in luxury yachting; Orient Express Corinthian, set to be the largest sailing yacht of its kind in the world; and Captain Arctic, a solar-sailed expedition ship with a strict no-wi-fi policy that encourages guests to immerse themselves in their surroundings. 

Elsewhere in this edition: 

• Luxury with a conservation purpose: A journey from a private-island resort to the forests of Madagascar reveals how luxury tourism is helping to protect endangered lemurs.��
• A rare taste of the Arctic: A profile of the two women harvesting Arctic truffle seaweed on Norway’s Lofoten Islands for some of the world’s best kitchens.��
• Behind closed doors: An exploration of luxury travel’s exclusive-access boom, from private-island buyouts to after-hours palace tours.��

All this, plus a roundup of the world’s finest resorts and retreats — brought to you by our advertising partners — to help you plan your next extraordinary escape. 

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Notes 

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by �鶹Ӱ�� Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, DC. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010 and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.com/travel 

For more information about National Geographic, visit nationalgeographic.com, find us on the National Geographic app or visit us at Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok.��

CONTACT: 

For editorial enquiries:
+44 (0) 20 7253 9906
editorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk��

Maria Pieri
Editorial director & chief operating officer
+44 (0) 20 7253 9906
maria.pieri@natgeotraveller.co.uk��

Matthew Jackson
Chief executive officer
+44 (0) 20 7253 9909
matthew.jackson@natgeotraveller.co.uk��

Anthony Leyens
Chairman and co-founder
+44 (0) 20 7253 9909
anthony.leyens@natgeotraveller.co.uk��

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About �鶹Ӱ�� 
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.  

�鶹Ӱ�� delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is 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 

Led by senior content strategist Berkok Yüksel, the team treat newsletters as editorial products in their own right. Far from being a simple article roundup with eye-catching imagery, each newsletter has its own audience strategy, success metrics and even bespoke commissioning. It’s an approach that’s earned the team recognition at both the PPA and BSME Awards. 

In his article for media industry magazine InPublishing, Berkok reveals how the team rethought their newsletter strategy, moving beyond simple link roundups to develop distinct editorial products with their own audiences, formats and commissioning strategies. He also explores why delivering genuine reader value is key to driving engagement and retention. 

Berkok said: “At National Geographic Traveller (UK), we’ve moved away from using newsletters as simple distribution tools and instead focused on how they can deliver the greatest value to readers. This has meant experimenting with formats, identifying niche audiences and treating newsletters as editorial products in their own right, resulting in stronger retention and engagement, as well as multiple industry awards.” 

Read Berkok’s article here:  

Sign up to the main National Geographic Traveller (UK) newsletter here:  

The food newsletter:   

And the photography newsletter:   

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About �鶹Ӱ��      
�鶹Ӱ�� 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’s 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.       

�鶹Ӱ�� 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  

�鶹Ӱ��’s chairman and co-founder, Anthony Leyens, attended the Sky Media Travel Leaders’ Summit in Malta from 30 September to 1 October. National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s editor-at-large, Pat Riddell has been at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit this week, 7-9 October, which also took place in Malta. 

Looking ahead, National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s executive editor, Lorna Parkes, will represent the business at ABTA’s annual Travel Convention, taking place for the first time in Madeira from 12-14 October. 

Anthony Leyens at Sky Media Travel Leaders’ Summit 

Held in partnership with VisitMalta, and with TTG Media and National Geographic among its partners, the Sky Media Travel Leaders’ Summit explored the future of travel and the role of marketing in driving growth. Topics included artificial intelligence, changing audience behaviour, accessibility, innovation and the strategies helping travel brands respond to an evolving market. 

See Anthony’s LinkedIn post rounding up his time in Malta:  

Pat Ridell at WTTC Global Summit 

Hosted at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, the summit welcomed public- and private-sector representatives to discuss the forces reshaping travel and tourism, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, investment and sustainable growth. 

Business leaders, government representatives, tourism authorities and international organisations all joined to learn how the sector can respond to change and build a more resilient and competitive future. 

Learn more here:  

Lorna Parkes will attend ABTA Travel Convention 

Under the theme of ‘Managing Uncertainty with Confidence’, Lorna and colleagues will explore how travel businesses can respond to disruption, remain agile and prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Sessions cover issues affecting the sector, including changing consumer expectations, resilience, innovation and long-term growth. 

The convention will also provide opportunities to connect with peers and travel journalists, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships across the industry. 

Find out more about the convention:  

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About �鶹Ӱ��    
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.     

�鶹Ӱ�� 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 

The awards recognise UK-based independent consumer or B2B brands, along with extraordinary individuals. It celebrates talent across the publishing industry including editorial excellence, brand strength, commercial partnerships, creativity and design. 

This year’s shortlist includes:  

Commercial Partnership of the Year: Surprising Switzerland, National Geographic Traveller (UK) & Switzerland Tourism��

Consumer Publication of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

Cover of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

Creative Director/Designer of the Year: Becky Redman 

Editorial Content of the Year: Can a zoo be ethical? — Duncan Craig, freelance  

Media Brand of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

Newsletter of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) newsletter 

Team of the Year: �鶹Ӱ�� Design Team 

Video Content of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

Writer of the Year: Amanda Canning 

The PPA shortlist follows three nominations for the team in the BSME Awards earlier this month. 

The winners will be announced at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London on 27 November.  

Congratulations and good luck to everyone shortlisted.  

See the full shortlist here:  

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About �鶹Ӱ��     
�鶹Ӱ�� 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’s 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.      

�鶹Ӱ�� 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  

The report gathers a variety of prestigious voices such as authors, academics and leading travel editors to identify 15 trends that are expected to shape travel and hospitality over the next year.  

According to the report, 2027 will see a demand for slow and meaningful experiences rather than packed itineraries.  

Lorna was asked to contribute her thoughts on ‘the giving journey’ — travellers’ growing desire to give back to the country they visit.  

Among the key points she explored were:  

• The ‘giving’ trend isn’t just about exchange, but about forming equitable relationships between destinations and visitors.��

• The travel sector will launch more voluntourism initiatives in 2027, such as beach clean-ups.��

Lorna said: “Every year, the editors at National Geographic Traveller (UK) take stock of what direction the travel industry has moved in over the course of the year — and where we think it’s heading as we move into 2027 and beyond. We’ve started to look at our own trends forecasting, so I was pleased to be asked to contribute to the Lemongrass Travel Trends 2027 Report.��

“This year’s report points to what Lemongrass calls ‘a fundamental shift in traveller behaviour’. It’s certainly been an interesting year in travel — full of geopolitical complexities, changing travel patterns, and climate challenges. But travel wouldn’t be travel without a few curveballs each year.”����

Read Lorna’s full contribution here, on page 58:  

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About �鶹Ӱ��     
�鶹Ӱ�� 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 also includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.      

�鶹Ӱ�� 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 

�鶹Ӱ�� has a range of Christmas campaign opportunities available across some of the UK’s leading newspapers, giving brands the chance to reach engaged audiences through festive themes and formats across both print and digital. 

Campaigns are available in: 

• The Independent����

• The Telegraph����

• The Guardian����

• The London Standard����

• The i Paper����

Whether it involves finding the perfect gifts, planning festive meals or finding out about events days out, Christmas brings a wide range of purchasing considerations. 

Now is the perfect time to explore available opportunities and consider how best to feature a brand and its products and services. 

To discuss available campaigns and formats, contact the �鶹Ӱ�� team:  

For more news, updates and partnership opportunities, subscribe to �鶹Ӱ�� Insider: ����
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About �鶹Ӱ��    
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.     

�鶹Ӱ�� 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 

Dan, a long-time contributor to National Geographic Traveller (UK), won AITO Travel Writer of the Year for his feature ‘’, published in the November 2025 issue of the magazine.  

The judges commented: “This is travel writing at its best. By diving into Sicily’s kasbahs, diaspora towns, music scenes and fusion kitchens, the author brings the island’s complex history to life through incredible storytelling.”   

Lorna Parkes, executive editor at National Geographic Traveller (UK), received the Commended accolade in the same category for her piece ‘.’&�Բ�����;

Encompassing eight categories, the awards recognise exceptional features by travel journalists in both trade and consumer media. The category celebrates excellence in consumer travel journalism through outstanding storytelling, originality and destination insight. 

Founded in 1976 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, AITO is the UK’s leading travel specialist travel association. It represents over 100 of the UK’s best independent tour operators who collectively provide an unrivalled range of holidays to every corner of the world.  

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About �鶹Ӱ�� 
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.  

�鶹Ӱ�� delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is 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 

The theme for the 2026 event was ‘The Changing Nature of Travel’, and it focused on technological advances, diversifying values and new forms of travel that the industry will see in the future. 

William’s key takeaways from the EXPO: 

• There’s deeper interest in Japan beyond the Golden Route: The event reinforced the continued strength of tourism to Japan and highlighted growing interest in visitors to discover the under-explored regions beyond the traditional Golden Route. This aligns closely with the strong appetite we see among National Geographic Traveller (UK) readers for more authentic and unusual experiences.��

• Alternative routes and immersive experiences are in: There was clear interest in lesser-known experiences such as the Hokuriku Arch Pass, which offers an alternative rail journey through central Japan, and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, which resonate with travellers seeking active and immersive travel experiences.��

• Local experiences and flavours are a big draw: William had productive discussions with several destination representatives regarding opportunities to reach UK travellers that have a particular interest in local cultural experiences, food and outdoor adventure, through National Geographic Traveller (UK).��

• There’s a keenness for building connections: The trip also provided valuable opportunities to strengthen existing industry relationships and develop new contacts for potential future partnerships.��

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 was created to showcase the travel of tomorrow, encounter cultures and ideas from around the world, and envision the possibilities of travel in the next era.  

See more on the Tourism Expo Japan website:  

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About �鶹Ӱ��    
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.     

�鶹Ӱ�� 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 

The annual British Society of Magazine Editors awards, are a highlight of the industry’s calendars. The black-tie evening will celebrate the very best of UK print and digital publishing, from trusted journalism and editorial excellence to creativity, innovation and independent voices. 

The nominations: 

• Editor-in-Chief/Editorial Director of the Year:��Maria Pieri��

• Art Director of the Year – Independent:��Becky Redman��

• Cover of the Year – Independent: Becky Redman, for the January 2026 issue “Japan”��

Congratulations and good luck to all the nominees. 

The awards ceremony will be held at Rosewood London on 26 November 2026. 

See the full shortlist:  

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About �鶹Ӱ��    
�鶹Ӱ�� 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.     

�鶹Ӱ�� 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