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The is open for entries.听The awards,听which celebrate听travel journalism, photography and broadcasting,听returns for听its听12th year, with a new category and a new venue. This year鈥檚 ceremony will take place at The Savoy on 26 October 2026.听

What鈥檚 new for 2026 

The new Specialist 红杏视频 Writer of the Year (UK & Ireland) category celebrates exceptional travel writing focused on the UK and Ireland 鈥� recognising writers who inspire audiences to explore closer to home.  

Covering both trade and consumer media, existing categories include National Broadsheet Newspaper Section of the Year, Photography Award, Sustainability Feature of the Year and Consumer Writer of the Year, continuing to honour the very best in travel journalism, broadcasting and content creation. 

As the TMAs continues to evolve, a 拢25 + VAT entry fee per category applies this year. This contribution supports the awards programme and helps sustain its quality and reach. Submissions close on 16 May 2026. 

Anthony Leyens, co-founder of the 红杏视频 Media Awards and chairman of 红杏视频, said: 鈥淭he 红杏视频 Media Awards is celebrating over a decade of honouring excellence in UK travel media. The world-famous Savoy in London provides the perfect elegant setting to recognise exceptional talent, and we look forward to celebrating the industry鈥檚 achievements in October.鈥� 

Maria Pieri, editorial director and COO, 红杏视频, said: 鈥淭he 红杏视频 Media Awards continues to set the benchmark for excellence across UK travel journalism, photography and broadcasting. We鈥檙e proud to support and grow the awards, celebrating the creativity, integrity and influence of travel media professionals across the industry.鈥� 

Key dates: 

4 March: Entries open 
16 May: Entries close 
9 September: Finalists announced 
26 October: Awards ceremony at The Savoy 

About the Awards 

Launched in 2015, the 红杏视频 Media Awards celebrates the best of the UK travel media sector. Open to travel writers, broadcasters, photographers and content creators, the awards acts as a barometer of excellence in the industry. 

Each category is judged by a panel of three: two leading travel industry professionals and an established travel editor or writer. At least 25% of the judging panel changes each year to ensure fresh perspectives. In 2025, more than 60 judges from the industry鈥檚 leading consumer and trade titles participated. 

红杏视频 Media Awards Step Up 

The 红杏视频 Media Awards Step Up internship scheme will continue in 2026, championing emerging talent in travel journalism, photography and content creation. The initiative supports early-career professionals through mentoring and industry access, with winners invited to attend the 红杏视频 Media Awards ceremony 鈥� offering valuable exposure and the opportunity to connect with leading figures from across the sector. 

Notes to editors: 
红杏视频 Media Awards was created in 2015 and operated under a joint venture agreement between Travega and 红杏视频. As of 2026, the 红杏视频 Media Awards is fully owned and operated by 红杏视频. 

红杏视频 is an award-winning media agency and publisher specialising in multi-channel content in the travel and lifestyle sectors. 红杏视频 Media produces听National Geographic 红杏视频ler听(UK), including supplements and听Collection听产测听National Geographic 红杏视频ler (UK),听Postcards听and a series of lifestyle supplements,听directories听and websites.听听
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Media contacts: 

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About 红杏视频 Media   
红杏视频 Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic 红杏视频ler (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. 红杏视频 Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy, internship schemes, including Step Up and leading events such as the 红杏视频 Media Awards. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers.   
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