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𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 – 𝗕𝗚𝗧𝗪’𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯

Join us on the eve of WTM to celebrate the BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards, BGTW International Tourism Awards, and, new for 2026, the BGTW PR Recognition Awards, supported by TravMedia.

The BGTW is pulling out all the stops for the 2026 Annual Gala Awards Dinner at The Underglobe, part of London’s cultural landmark, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside. We’re excited to bring our glitzy, long-standing highlight of the international travel calendar to such an iconic venue, where immersive videos will “transport” our award-winning members and industry colleagues around the globe to our partner destinations.

Now’s the time to secure your tickets or tables either on our website at bgtw.org/gala or via hello@bgtw.org.

We’re grateful to our dear friends @discover_sc and @explorecharleston for their continued support as headline partners, @visitsanantonio and @travmedia_uk for their partnerships, and our award sponsors (so far): Antor, Gran Canaria, Greece, Pure Michigan and St Kitts Tourism Authority.

Interested in partnering with us to present an award? Please email Renate Ruge, BGTW Joint Chair: renate.ruge@bgtw.org. taken in The Underglobe by @travwriters

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2 months ago

Thank you to everyone who attended January's BGTW Better World Symposium at the London Canal Museum.

It was an incredibly inspiring day discussing all things sustainable, ethical, inclusive and responsible in travel media. The podcasts are in final production, and we look forward to sharing these insightful conversations soon.

But first, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to those who supported our event for a Better World:
🌊 The groundbreaking Captain Arctic ship and Polar Team at @minimalimpactexpeditions
🌿 The impact-led work from @thedataipledge
🎭 And the cultural champions @oulu2026official

We’re also delighted to announce that the winners of our #BGTWBetterWorld book giveaway have now been randomly selected. Congratulations to Ginette, Amanda, Jo, Rashmi and Steph (please check your inboxes).

Lastly, a huge thank you to our moderators, panellists, and keynote speakers for bringing insight, expertise, and thought-provoking conversations to the table:
🙏 @julietkinsman, @heatherthorkelson, @seachangeproject, @chamiltonjames, @shafikmeghji, @travelphotographeroftheyear, @karennedwards_writer, @theurbanbirder, @debbienorth29n, @shebsthewanderer, @uwern, @rashnarayan_traveller, @xco2_e, @kinsfolkandcompany, Sue Watt, @emma_gregg, @enit.it, Antor, @holly_tuppen, @nofixedplans, @jemcollins_, @journoresources, @pr_lemongrass, @maximum_exposure_pr, @hollybudge, @carolinemills99, @sarahrodrigues_writer, @intrepidtimes, and organisers and co-hosts @designchick22 and @danflyingsolo.

We look forward to sharing the podcasts, resources and further updates with all our members and the wider industry soon. Here’s to a Better World and a better travel media industry in 2026!
https://bgtw.org/better-world/ The message shows: BGTW Better World Symposium. For a more sustainable, ethical, inclusive and responsible travel media industry. With thanks to our Symposium Supporters: Minimal Impact Expeditions, The Datai Langkawi, and Oulu2026. The photo shows a full room with four speakers. taken in London Canal Museum by @travwriters

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8 months ago

Around the World in 65 Years is a new BGTW travel anthology of 101 travel stories and experiences, written by award-winning and acclaimed members of the British Guild of Travel Writers.

Sixty-five articles escort readers through both time – pieces from every decade help illustrate how travel has changed since 1960 – and space, with every continent given prominent billing. The book also showcases three dozen mesmerising experiences.

The anthology is more than just words, too. The British Guild of Travel Writers’ celebrated professional photographers also bring far-flung places alive through images.

This remarkable BGTW travel anthology is a must-buy book for both armchair travellers and for those seeking inspiration for their next journey.

Our esteemed contributors
@insidetravellab @adrianjamesphillips @designchick22 @amymcp_writer @annahrichards_ @annegorringe Anthony John Lambert @uktravelwriter @ashbhardwaj @hilarybradt @bordersofadventure @benlerwill @benwestwoodmusic @chaujean @weekendcandy @clivetully @danstabs @domtulett Doug Goodman @fran_iconicwines @haltrusz @ianmpackham @isabelkinsale Jacqueline Jeynes @jlowenwildlife @jamerudd @james.rushforth James Stewart @the.wellness.traveller @jeremyflintphotography @nomada.travel @jt_travels @juliamhammond @karolina_wiercigroch @wickers.kate @globetotting @lcmcveigh Lindsay Sutton Lisa Gerrard-Sharp @foodie_monaco @roamingscribe @markjulianedwards Mark Nicholls @marymooremason @marynovakovich @mikeunwin.wildtravel Nigel Tisdall @noni.ware @nori.jemil.travel @aplantogo @watson_penny @peterellegard @peter_hughes Peter Jolly @petra.shepherd @rashnarayan_traveller @renateruge @travelwriterinakilt Roger Bray @rudolfphoto @sarahrodrigues_writer @sarahtuckeruk @shebsthewanderer Simon Mark Heathcote @simonurwinphoto @bigworldsmallpockets Sue Watt @broganabroad @tim_bird_photo @traceycroke Tristan Rutherford Victoria Philpott @willgrayphotography @danflyingsolo @maryannesfrance @elephantstorytrails @chris.coe.photo

#bgtw #bradtguides #travwriters taken in London, United Kingdom by @travwriters

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🥁 We’re excited to announce the 2026 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards “BGTW Travel Broadcaster of the Year” finalists, presented with our friends from Gran Canaria | @visitGranCanaria

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

🎥 Shebs Alom
🎙️ Isabel Conway
🎥 Claire Martin
🎙️ Susan Schwartz
🎥 Jonathan Thompson

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – www.bgtw.org/gala #BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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🥁 Launched over 40 years ago, the BGTW International Tourism Awards scheme recognizes excellence in tourism projects in three categories – all nominated by members, and then subsequently voted on by the wider membership. Today, we’re excited to announce the Best Europe Tourism Project Finalists:

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

Musée Mémoires 39-45 – Calais, France | @museememoires3945

Shackleton Experience – Athy, County Kildare, Ireland | @shackletonexperienceathy

Troodos Observatory – Cyprus | @troodos.observatory

🔗Visit bgtw.org/awards/tourism-awards/ to learn more about the individual projects.

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – www.bgtw.org/gala #BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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🥁 We’re excited to announce the 2026 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards “BGTW Photographer of the Year” finalists, presented with our dear friends and the host of our 2024 BGTW AGM & Trip, Isle of Man | @visitisleofman

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

📷 Tim Bird
📷 Jeremy Flint
📷 William Gray
📷 James Rushforth
📷 Karolina Wiercigroch

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – www.bgtw.org/gala #BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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🥁 We’re excited to announce the 2026 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards “BGTW Travel Blogger of the Year” finalists, presented with our friends from Michigan | @PureMichigan

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

Mary Anne Evans: MaryAnnesFrance.com

Martin Hesp: MartinHespFoodandTravel.com

Mark Bibby Jackson: TravelBeginsat40.com

Abi King: InsidetheTravelLab.com

Lucy Ruthnum: AbsolutelyLucy.com

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – www.bgtw.org/gala #BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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🥁 Launched over 40 years ago, the BGTW International Tourism Awards scheme recognises excellence in tourism projects in three categories – all nominated by members, and then subsequently voted on by the wider membership. Today, we’re excited to announce the Best UK Tourism Project Finalists for 2026:

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

Gorta – Swatragh’s Famine Story | @gortaswatraghsfaminestory

Kynren – The Storied Lands | @kynren

Museum of Homelessness (MoH) | @our_moh

🔗 Visit bgtw.org/awards/tourism-awards/ to learn more about the individual projects.

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – www.bgtw.org/gala #BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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🥁 We’re excited to announce the 2026 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards “Travel Blog Post of the Year” finalists, presented with our dear friends – and the host of our 2026 BGTW annual trip – Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites Hotel Paphos | @asiminasuites_hotel

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

Diana Jarvis: How I learned to slow down on a car-free Swedish island (Intrepid’s Good Times blog)

Stuart Kenny: Why We’re No Longer Visiting Comuna 13 in Medellín (Much Better Adventures)

Abi King: How to Climb Sigiriya, The Lion Rock in Sri Lanka (insidethetravellab.com)

Claire Martin: How to take the Eastern Express train in Türkiye 2026 (Claire’s Footsteps)

Lucy Ruthnum: Netherlands – Plan the Perfect Weekend City Break (AbsolutelyLucy.com)

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – bgtw.org/gala
#BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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6 days ago

🥁 We’re excited to announce the 2026 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards “Celebrating Diversity Through Storytelling” finalists, presented with our friends in San Antonio | @VisitSanAntonioUK

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

Kassondra Cloos: Remote Native Nations are changing the way we road trip - for good (adventure.com)

Anna Richards: Inside France’s first LGBTQIA+ senior living residence (positive.news)

Lucy Ruthnum: It felt like I was trespassing on the privilege of adventure travel (Much Better Adventures)

Nel Scroggie: Discovering Lucie Schwob (The Barefoot Backpacker)

Jessica Vincent: In Bolivia’s capital, women are leading a culinary revolution (National Geographic Traveller)

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – bgtw.org/gala
#BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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8 days ago

🥁 New for 2026, we’re delighted to announce the inaugural BGTW PR Recognition Awards finalists in the “Best Agency/Freelance Travel PR” category, presented in partnership with @TravMedia.

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

– Esther Bell (HELLOMrsBell)
– Alison Cryer MBE (Representation Plus)
– Lynsey Devon (Heavenly Publicity)
– Vanessa Fisher (Vanessa Fisher PR)
– Surinder Manku (P1 Communications)
– Ian Weightman (Ian Weightman PR)

🏆 These new BGTW accolades (nominated and then voted on by BGTW Media Members) aim to celebrate the PR partners who are a delight to work with and who make our jobs easier. Nominations were based on adaptability, professionalism and friendliness, rather than self-nominated campaign metrics. A small token of thanks from us as travel media to the tourism boards and PRs who support us. Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – bgtw.org/gala
#BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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9 days ago

🥁 We’re excited to announce the 2026 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards “Travel Feature of the Year – Wider World” finalists, presented with our friends at Explore Charleston | @ExploreCharleston

👏 Congratulations and good luck to…

Sarah Rodrigues: Come Hell or High Water (JRNY Magazine)

Phil Thomas: It’s Time To Return To Tunisia, The Med’s Most Intriguing Country (The Independent)

Dom Tulett: The Writing on the Wall (JRNY Magazine)

Jessica Vincent: Ice-climbing with Bolivia’s cholitas—on this rare adventure tour, only women need apply (National Geographic Traveller UK)

Antonia Windsor: Islands of ink and stone Arrival Magazine

Join us and our talented members on 2 November when the winners will be revealed at the glitzy BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner – www.bgtw.org/gala
#BGTW #travwriters #BGTWAwards2026 by @travwriters

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