• Farida Zeynalova,泭assistant editor, has been awarded the Specialist Travel Writer of the Year. Farida’s insightful and engaging pieces泭on culinary travel have enthralled readers and industry professionals alike, earning her this well-deserved accolade.泭
• Sarah Barrell, senior editor, won the prestigious Feature of the Year award for her captivating piece, ���A Rail Adventure in Kyushu���, which appeared in the Japan guide in the October 2023 issue.泭泭

National Geographic Traveller (惚鬼)���s achievements reinforces its ethos to celebrate great storytelling, photography and travel with a purpose.  

For the list of winners,  

The awards celebrate the finest travel content produced by UK writers, aligning with Spain���s tourism pillars, and the ceremony was hosted by the Spanish Tourist Office (UK) at The Conduit in Covent Garden, London, on 17 April. 

In , Stephen guides readers through Spain���s terrain and inspires them to adopt sustainable ways of interacting with the natural environment. The feature serves as a beacon of hope, the conservation efforts being made to protect endangered species like Cantabrian bears and wolves.  

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Out of eight shortlisted National Geographic Traveller (UK) features, an incredible four writers emerged victorious across various categories. 

The distinguished judging panel at the IGMAs resonated with the impactful narratives crafted by the talented writers. Here’s a closer look at the winning entries: 

Africa & the Indian Ocean 

by Sarah Marshall 

Life plays out much as it always has on the great plains of Kenya���s Maasai Mara, but the latest generation of Maasai are gradually changing the face of modern safari ��� with greater empowerment for female guides and local communities as a whole. 

Awarded: Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (Print) 

Latin America & The Caribbean   

by Sarah Gillespie 

Around the grounds of Hacienda Zuleta, the local Andean community works across a range of initiatives to tell the story of their ancestors and celebrate centuries-old traditions.  

Awarded: Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (Print) 

North America   

by Zoey Goto 

Amid the expansive grasslands of South Dakota, Matte Wilson and his family and friends are using food to reclaim their Sicangu Lakota culture, one dish at a time. 

Awarded: Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (Print) 

Asia, Australasia & Oceania  

by Lorna Parkes published in for Guardian online. 

A new initiative in a Himalayan wildlife sanctuary is attracting birdwatchers and hikers to the remote foothills and offering vulnerable villages a lifeline. 

Awarded: Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (Online) 

The awards ceremony on April 16th was a night of celebration, and the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence at next year’s IGMAs. 

Explore vibrant culture, thrilling adventure and delicious cuisines.  

Also, inside the issue:  

• All the latest tips and trends in LGBTQ+ travel in Latin America, from vibrant hotspots to unmissable events.泭
• Set off on the trail of pumas and howler monkeys in the rainforests of Costa Rica.��羔�
• Where to find the best steaks in Buenos Aires, the beef capital of the world.��羔�
• Wander the streets of Chile���s Puerto Williams, the southernmost city on the planet.泭

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Europe���s most extensive mountain range is emerging as a summer destination. New and discounted rail links across Europe are making the Alps an attractive no-fly break. And due to unpredictable winter snowfall, especially at lower altitudes, local businesses and operators are expanding their year-round offering. 

Luckily, there���s no shortage of options. Our main story focuses on alternative and lesser-known ways to explore on foot. Some, like the trail linking the ���farmers��� cableways��� of Engelberg, Switzerland, lead to corners rarely glimpsed by foreign visitors. Others, like the wellness hikes in Alpe di Siusi, Italy, offer a new look at a well-loved route. 

Angela Locatelli, editor of The Alps Summer 2024 , said: ���I grew up in the north of Italy, with the Alps on my doorstep. Every summer, my family would go on a trip to the mountains and explore a different corner of the range. We set off each morning with a destination in mind ��� a refuge under the Switzerland���s Matterhorn peak, or a glacier in Italy���s Valtellina valley. 

But some of my favourite memories are of those times we���d wander just a little off trail, on a side path or down a meadow. I still remember the sense of excitement, of not knowing what the next view would reveal. I hope the main story of the The Alps Summer 2024 will inspire readers to get off the beaten track, too.��� 

Also inside this issue: 

What���s new: Openings and experiences to keep on your radar 

On the trail: Architectural wonders in the Bavarian Alps 

Competition: Win a three-night trip to Leogang 

Inside Guide: Bad Ischl is a 20204 European Capital of Culture 

Weekender: Cycle around a lake or climb a mountain in Annecy 

Sleep & Eat: The new hotels celebrating Alpine flavours 

Kit list: Hiking gear for fast-changing mountain weather 

釦硃鳥棗禱紳莽: The small town with a big claim to fame 

Werfen: The cinematic appeal of this Sound of Music site 

Slovenia Green Routes: Explore the country on two wheels 

Throwback: The roots of Switzerland���s summer pastures 

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Plus, a slow journey along Vietnam���s Mekong River, a look at the festivals and folk traditions of Istria and a deep dive into Philadelphia���s thriving culinary scene ��� not to mention a free 100-page Alps summer guide, featuring the pick of the peaks, with inspiration for the best trips to the mountains of Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.��� 

Don���t Miss: 

Vietnam: Discover the country���s remote reaches on a trip taking in the Mekong River and Con Dao islands.��� 

Istria: Explore the festivals and folk traditions of Croatia���s unique Adriatic enclave.��� 

Antarctica: This barren land of rock, water and ice is home to a surprising amount of wildlife.��� 

Egypt: Unbeatable itineraries across one of the world���s most atmospheric destinations, from the Nile Valley to the Red Sea 

Philadelphia: Food in Pennsylvania���s largest city is as much about coming together as it is about flavour.��� 

Birmingham: The UK���s historic industrial powerhouse is flaunting its heritage with style.��� 

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The ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide provides travel industry professionals with a handy reference guide that can be used throughout the year. It provides comprehensive country-by-country listings complete with maps, which outline key information such as currencies, transportation, weather, local attractions, cultural essentials, vaccinations and visa details. The guide also features US state profiles, travel industry insights and useful company information. Advisors selling a destination can find all the information they need to do so confidently and accurately.  

The publication also contains a variety of in-depth features that explore both larger territories and specific destinations, sharing key attractions and industry insights. Whether clients are keen to take a road trip across the US, dive into the Caribbean, spend a weekend in Rome or dine in T羹rkiye, the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide will have the information required to inspire their trip. 

Zane Kerby, ASTA president and CEO, says: ���Whether you���re an international agency, tour operator, U.S.-based consortium, travel agency, host agency, independent agent or supplier, the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide is an excellent business tool that can be used to find credible ASTA members. We hope you���ll use it to connect to members who can help grow your business.��� 

Matthew Midworth, Commercial Director at APL 91辦畦, says: “We’re very proud to continually provide the US travel sector with a tool as useful as the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, ensuring advisors can offer their clients interesting and up-to-date information about their chosen destinations.” 

The ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide reaches 55,000 of the most influential members of the US travel industry. Around 80% of United States��� travel agency sales are represented by ASTA members, which span 120 countries around the globe. ASTA has 7,500 member companies representing more than 90,000 travel professionals. 

Launched in 2021 as a digital lifestyle destination, the brand has pivoted its editorial focus to fill a gap in the market: the platform will provide UK audiences with wellness advice that���s both aspirational and achievable.   

Through articles, newsletters and a savvy social media strategy, Living360 will provide its growing community with a 360-degree approach to mind, body, nutrition, beauty and travel. The L360 mission, at its core, is to help readers eat better, sleep better and feel better, all without overlooking much-needed ��� and often much-deserved ��� moments of indulgence.   

As well as shining a spotlight on ways to achieve both better physical and mental health, readers can expect expert insights on beauty, travel, food and drink. Content will provide everything from essential tips and cutting-edge analysis to the lowdown on new trends, must-have products and the best in worldwide wellness travel.    

Mattie Lacey-Davidson, editor of Living360, says: ���With the health industry booming and wellness travel more popular than ever, it came as no surprise to discover these topics were captivating our readers more than any other.    

���But with new trends popping up at an increasing rate, with seemingly shorter and shorter lifespans, we���re committed to putting things to the test and letting readers know what new craze is actually worth its Himalayan salt.   

���As well as health news and expert interviews alongside travel guides and beauty must-haves, keep your eye on the site for a lot more experiential content coming soon from the team.���  

To mark the rebrand Living360 will be hosting two exciting competitions. On the , readers will have the chance to win two life coaching sessions worth 瞿500, while over on users can enter to win a lifetime���s subscription to an online Pilates platform.  

Living360 will be hosting exclusive competitions across the site and social media throughout each month, as well as serving readers with offers and discounts from both big and emerging brands that will complement and enhance readers��� lifestyles.   

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Megan Hughes, deputy branded content manager: Colorado, US 
���In January, we hopped across the pond to explore the backcountry offerings of southwest Colorado���s San Juan mountains. Most visitors to Colorado make for the well-known names of Vail and Aspen ��� the latter of which opened over 150 acres of terrain this winter ��� but our trip saw us head off the beaten track to discover the state���s more extreme offerings. Highlights included a picture-perfect day heli-skiing with expert guides in Telluride, hiking and heli-skiing on the infamous Silverton Mountain, cat-skiing at the beautiful resort of Purgatory and ski touring to the remote Thelma Hut, where we spent the night. A week of true bucket-list-ticking backcountry.���  

Pat Riddell, editor: S繹lden, Austria 

���At 10,000ft above sea level, S繹lden���s Ice Q is the much-photographed glass and steel restaurant that featured in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre. Of course, it goes without saying the skiing is as exceptional as the food served at the top of the mountain ��� the Austrian resort has 615 acres of runs and nearly 90 miles of pistes, most of which are above 2,000 metres, making it relatively snow sure. And, in early February between peak periods, the slopes were blissfully quiet.��� 

Sam Kemp, assistant editor: Avoriaz, France 

���As something of a novice, I was delighted ��� and not a little apprehensive ��� to join a beginner���s ski trip to Avoriaz. Perched atop the pine-girdled crags of Auvergne-Rh繫ne-Alpes, the car-free resort was the ideal playground for a bunch of Bambi-legged first-timers, not least because we were able to glide straight onto the nursery slopes from our apartments.  

Over the course of three days,泭our泭instructor ���泭the infinitely patient Stephen ���泭took us from the indignity of the Village des Enfants to some pretty gnarly blue slopes, picking us up when we fell (I was distracted by the smell of toasting cheese) and high fiving us when we nailed our parallel turns. By the final day, I was weaving alongside proper skiers ���泭all the while dreaming of the wheel of Reblochon cheese waiting for me in my fridge back at R矇sidence Pierre & Vacances Electra.��� 泭
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Berkok Yuksel, content strategist: Laax, Switzerland 

���Laax is the place to be for freestyle skiing and snowboarding in Europe. Besides the top-notch slopes, it���s got amazing freestyling areas with massive half-pipes. I had a go at the half-pipes myself and fell with style a few times but made it through in one piece! What really made the trip special was getting to learn about the resort���s eco-friendly practices and zero carbon goals from the visionary founder of the resort, Reto Poltera.��� 

These anecdotes provide a glimpse into the extraordinary trips regularly undertaken by our National Geographic Traveller (UK) editors at APL 91辦畦. Discover more at:  

The latest issue is full of inspiring ideas on how to plan the ultimate island escape, from recreating iconic scenes from films and TV shows set in blockbuster locations to exploring the history-rich islands of Europe.   

Inside: 泭

• Recreate the scene: iconic film and TV locations��盎et on islands 
• Living history: engage with the fascinating heritage of Europe���s islands 
• Grenada: exploring the Caribbean island as it celebrates 50 years of independence 
• Gal獺pagos conservation: how visitors can help to safeguard this archipelago���s remarkable biodiversity ��羔�

Plus: a comprehensive directory of outstanding hotels, lodges and resorts.��胼�羔�

Read a sample of the issue .泭

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National Geographic Traveller (UK) is vying for the coveted Travel Magazine of the Year and Travel 91辦畦 Website of the Year trophies. Additionally, four of the magazine���s editors have received individual plaudits.  

• Senior editor Sarah Barrel is shortlisted for Feature of the Year&紳莉莽梯;款棗娶&紳莉莽梯;���A Rail Adventure in Kyushu���, published in the Japan guide, released with the October 2023 issue. 
• Commissioning editor Lorna Parkes is a contender for Consumer Staff Writer of the Year.  
• Assistant editor Farida Zeynalova‘s portfolio submission on culinary travel earned her a place on the Specialist Travel Writer of the Year shortlist.  
• Assistant editor Sam Kemp, who joined the editorial team in 2023, is in the running for Rising Star of the Year ��� a reflection of the magazine’s commitment to nurturing new talent.   

The Trav91辦畦 Awards will be hosted on 22 April at The Londoner hotel in Leicester Square, London, where the winners will be announced. For more information on the finalists,

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