2020-21 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
121 Travel Journalism Websites ( Newspapers,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Condé Nast Traveler Entry Title: cntraveler.com Entry Credit: Stephanie Wu, Corina Quinn Judge Comment: There's something for everyone here. From Minneapolis to Mexico City, this is a guide that actually speaks to the traveler. Whether it’s updating the CDC’s mask-wearing policies and contextualizing them for travel, or explaining what the Real ID deadline means if you’re taking a trip, this is useful information for more than the segmented target. It impacts us all.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Frommer Media Entry Title: Frommers.com Entry Credit: Jason Cochran, Pauline Frommer, Zac Thompson Judge Comment: There is a reason this is THE NAME in travel guides. There is so much here. From podcasts to travel tips and news to deals and bookings, this is the cornucopia of travel information. More guide than vicarious experiences, this is the website to help you get there from here, no matter where “there” is.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: BBC Travel Entry Title: BBC Travel Entry Credit: Anne Banas, Editor Judge Comment: This seems less about places people might go or things they might do (less a how-to guide) than interesting stories about places people likely WON’T go, but from the perspective of a knowing friend. This is enjoyable vicarious travel. Well-written, researched and told stories about Jamaican fruit, Japanese monks, or the Blue Highways of Great Britain. Good stuff.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Susan Lanier-Graham Entry Title: Wander With Wonder Entry Credit: Susan Lanier-Graham Judge Comment: This is a rich website with deep content from freelancers covering the gamut of experiences. With easy navigation and broad coverage of everything from eat and drink to product reviews, this site is a feast for travelers. Readers can re-experience places once visited long ago or find new discoveries. The one drawback — places like Mississippi and Nebraska need Wander writers.
