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AITO Travel Writer Awards 2026Ìý

National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s executive editor Lorna Parkes and freelancers, Sarah Gillespie and Daniel Stables, have received nominations for the Travel Writer of the Year — Consumer Publications in the 2026 AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards.  

AITO — The Specialist Travel Association represents more than 100 UK specialist and independent tour operators. Judged by AITO and the wider travel industry, the awards recognise outstanding travel journalism across trade and consumer media.  

This is a significant year for the association, which celebrates its 50^th anniversary in 2026. 

The nominations are:  

🔹 Lorna Parkes, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

🔹 Sarah Gillespie, freelance writer, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

🔹 Daniel Stables, freelance writer, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

The winners will be announced on Monday 5 October 2026 at a ceremony at Six Park Place, London. 

Follow the link to see who else is shortlisted:  

Find out more about AITO via the link:  

BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards 2026Ìý

In further awards news, National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributors have received an incredible seven nominations in the BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards 

The British Guild of Travel Writers’ MEA scheme recognises the very best work of BGTW members in travel writing, photography, blogging and broadcasting in a series of awards. 

BGTW Travel Writer of the Year (Portfolio Award) 

🔹 Daniel Stables 

🔹 Jessica Vincent 

BGTW Photographer of the Year (Portfolio Award) 

🔹 Karolina Wiercigroch 

Travel Feature of the Year – Wider World  

🔹 Jessica Vincent, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Journey Feature of the Year 

🔹 Katja Gaskell, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Celebrating Diversity Through Storytelling 

🔹 Jessica Vincent, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Travel Photo Feature of the Year 

🔹 Karolina Wiercigroch, for ‘’&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at The Underglobe at Shakespeare’s Globe on Monday 2 November 2026. 

See the full shortlist at  

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted across all categories and thank you to AITO and BGTW for the recognition.   

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