Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: National Geographic Traveler Entry Title: Nat Geo Travel Entry Credit: Amy Alipio, Anne Kim-Dannibale, Jennifer Barger, Starlight Williams, National Geographic Staff Judge Comment: National Geographic Travel has created an interactive web experience for all curious travelers. Whether you are a foodie, adventurer or someone who just likes to relax, this website did a spectacular job offering insight into some of the best travel destinations for all to enjoy. The breakdown of areas of interest made this website stand out. The photography and balance of white space also pulls in readers who want to know more about unique travel destinations.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Laura Motta Entry Title: Lonely Planet Entry Credit: Nitya Chambers, Laura Motta, Alexander Howard, Brekke Fletcher Judge Comment: Taking advantage of many interactive website features, Lonely Planet attracts audiences. The interactive video makes you feel as if you are actually at “the best place to travel.” Designers paid particular attention to what travelers enjoy doing on vacation by offering guidebooks and travel books. The font size and graphics also pull in readers instantly. Designers paid close attention by using a variety of visuals and sectioning the content.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fodor's Travel Entry Title: Fodor's Travel Entry Credit: Rachael Levitt, Eva Morreale, Nikki Vargas, Apeksha Bhateja, Viviane Teles Judge Comment: Fodor’s Travel is a traveler’s paradise in digital form. The website sports unique subsections and takes advantage of bright colors and photography. But the biggest prize is its forum section that’s on the homepage. It makes any traveler feel included.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Fathom Entry Title: Fathom Entry Credit: Pavia Rosati, Jeralyn Gerba Judge Comment: This website is a hidden gem. Fathom immediately captures readers with its colorful photography and brutally honest headlines. The website also balances its art elements with a variety of fonts and color, uses subsections to inspire or help book a trip, and takes advantage of connecting audiences to social media apps for further engagement.
