2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
104 Editorial Travel Website ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fodor's Travel Entry Title: Fodor's Travel Entry Credit: Jeremy Tarr, Editorial Director, Rachael Levitt, Eva Morreale, Nikki Vargas, Apeksha Bhateja Judge Comment: Offering a variety of information, the Fodor's Travel website does a great job putting the exploration in the audience’s hands. The “Where do you want to go, or stay, and what do you want to do?“ feature is a user-friendly tool, with a search box that is thorough in its links. The descriptions match what locals would say about a place. Fodor’s, which is transparent on what is sponsored content and what is news, serves all readers who enjoy traveling.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Lonely Planet Entry Title: Lonely Planet Entry Credit: Nitya Chambers (SVP of Content, Executive Editor), Laura Motta (Senior Director of Content) Judge Comment: Lonely Planet’s website covers a range of global destinations and types of travel for a wide audience. Even with its extensive options, it is focused on detailed stories about locations, such as best neighborhoods to explore in Canada’s Quebec City. This focus makes it feel more journalistic than a sales/marketing travel site. The conversational and detailed writing throughout helps readers feel as if they are there.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Global Traveler Entry Title: Trazee Travel Entry Credit: Kimberly Inlander, Editor-in-Chief, Francis X. Gallagher Judge Comment: Thanks to timeliness and relevance, TrazeeTravel.com knows how to reach its audience of younger-than-40 travelers. The frequently updated website will keep readers coming back — especially for the site’s variety of visuals. The navigation is detailed and to the point, with an “Under $100” option offering savings ideas at destinations around the world.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Frommer Media Entry Title: Frommer's Entry Credit: Jason Cochran, Editor-in-Chief, Pauline Frommer, Zac Thompson Judge Comment: Frommer's uses a variety of writing styles to entice and serve its users. From active headlines and listicles, readers can choose how they want to consume the travel particulars. With informative, applicable tips, travelers can focus on how to make the most of their trips — especially ones overseas.
