{"id":3942,"date":"2017-10-24T16:22:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T16:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/?p=3942"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:44:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T18:44:26","slug":"national-geographic-traveller-reader-awards-2017-association-qatar-tourism-authority-shortlist-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/national-geographic-traveller-reader-awards-2017-association-qatar-tourism-authority-shortlist-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2017, in association with Qatar Tourism Authority SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Geographic Traveller<\/em><\/strong> Reader Awards 2017, in association with Qatar Tourism Authority SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED<\/strong><\/p>\n

natgeotraveller.co.uk\/readerawards<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

LONDON (24 October 2017) \u2014 The shortlist has been announced for the third annual National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK) Reader Awards 2017, in association with Qatar Tourism Authority. The 2017 awards has seen categories revamped this year to cover a broader range of experience and to reflect what\u2019s new in the travel industry.<\/p>\n

Readers voted for their favourite destination, airline, tour operator and more, with the winners set to be announced during a ceremony at London\u2019s The May Fair Hotel on 27 November and in the Jan\/Feb 2018 issue of National Geographic Traveller <\/em>(UK).<\/em><\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller<\/em>, said: \u201cFor our third annual Reader Awards we revamped the categories to better reflect our readers\u2019 views, and we\u2019re very pleased with the range and variety of responses we received. From some of the world\u2019s best-loved destinations and brands to some of the attractions that really should be on everyone\u2019s radar, this shortlist is indicative of the best in travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe results will be announced in just over a month but at this stage I\u2019d like to offer a huge congratulations to all the finalists for being so highly thought of by our readers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Voters were automatically entered into a prize draw. Holiday prizes included an eight-night walking holiday for two in the Pyrenees with Voyages-sncf.com, Toulouse Tourist Office and Purely Pyrenees; and a four-night spa trip to Domaine La Butte aux Bois, Belgium, courtesy of Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux and Niche Destinations. An Amazon Echo, two Amazon Kindles and 20 National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK) subscriptions were also up for grabs.<\/p>\n

2017 READER AWARDS SHORTLIST:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>RISING STAR (CITY\/REGION)<\/p>\n

Belfast<\/p>\n

Donegal<\/p>\n

Hull<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

RETURN TICKET (COUNTRY)<\/p>\n

Italy<\/p>\n

Spain<\/p>\n

USA<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

NEW NATIONAL TREASURE (UK ATTRACTION)<\/p>\n

Hintze Hall, Natural History Museum, London<\/p>\n

Iron Bridge, Shropshire<\/p>\n

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

FAR & AWAY (OVERSEAS ATTRACTION)<\/p>\n

La Cit\u00e9 du Vin, Bordeaux, France<\/p>\n

Lost City of Kuelap, Peru<\/p>\n

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, USA<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LANDMARK LEGEND (FAMOUS ATTRACTION)<\/p>\n

Grand Canyon, USA<\/p>\n

Machu Picchu, Peru<\/p>\n

Taj Mahal, India<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

ONE FOR THE KIDS (FAMILY EXPERIENCE)<\/p>\n

Center Parcs<\/p>\n

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts<\/p>\n

Legoland<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

RIGHT TRACK (RAIL)<\/p>\n

Eurostar e320 fleet, UK-France<\/p>\n

Railway Touring Company\u2019s \u2018The Hadrian\u2019 tour on the Flying Scotsman, UK<\/p>\n

Train Suite Shiki-shima, Japan<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

THE EXPERIENCE (TRAVEL EXPERIENCE)<\/p>\n

Grand Canyon helicopter tour<\/p>\n

New Zealand road trip<\/p>\n

South African safari<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

ACROSS THE WAVES (CRUISE & FERRY)<\/p>\n

MS Harmony of the Seas<\/em>, Royal Caribbean<\/p>\n

MS Spitsbergen<\/em>, Hurtigruten<\/p>\n

MV Viking Sea<\/em>, Viking Ocean Cruises<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

DOMESTIC BLISS (UK HOTEL)<\/p>\n

Chewton Glen, Hampshire<\/p>\n

Gleneagles Hotel, Perth and Kinross<\/p>\n

The Pig on the Beach, Dorset<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

THE DESTINATION HOTEL (OVERSEAS HOTEL)<\/p>\n

Bellagio, Las Vegas<\/p>\n

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore<\/p>\n

Raffles Singapore<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

TRAVEL EXPERTS (TRAVEL COMPANY)<\/p>\n

Kuoni<\/p>\n

Thomas Cook<\/p>\n

Trailfinders<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

HIGH CLASS (AIRLINE EXPERIENCE)<\/p>\n

British Airways<\/p>\n

Emirates<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

TRUE CLASS (AIRLINE VALUE)<\/p>\n

British Airways<\/p>\n

Easyjet<\/p>\n

Ryanair<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

GREEN LIGHT (ECO TRAVEL)<\/p>\n

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kenya<\/p>\n

Crieff Hydro, Scotland<\/p>\n

The Ocean Cleanup<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

THE ORACLE (WEBSITE)<\/p>\n

Airbnb<\/p>\n

Booking.com<\/p>\n

TripAdvisor<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK WORM (BOOK)<\/p>\n

Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads, by Paul Theroux (Hamish Hamilton)<\/p>\n

Rain: Four Walks in English Weather, by Melissa Harrison (Faber & Faber)<\/p>\n

The Best American Travel Writing, edited by Bill Bryson (Mariner Books)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SCREEN & SOUND (TV & RADIO)<\/p>\n

Great America Railroad Journeys (BBC2)<\/p>\n

Joanna Lumley\u2019s Postcards (ITV)<\/p>\n

Travel Man: 48 Hours In\u2026 (Channel 4)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TRAVEL<\/p>\n

To be announced<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sponsors of the National Geographic Traveller<\/em> Reader Awards 2017 are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

HEADLINE SPONSOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qatar Tourism Authority<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) works with stakeholders to promote the development of a sustainable and mature tourism sector, positioning the country as a leading tourism destination.<\/p>\n

qatartourism.gov.qa<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SPONSORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Costa Rica Tourism Board<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka Bespoke <\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For more information, please visit natgeotraveller.co.uk\/readerawards<\/a> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Find us on Facebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0twitter.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Tumblr:\u00a0NatGeoTravelUK.tumblr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pinterest:\u00a0pinterest.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0instagram.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The\u00a0National Geographic Traveller\u00a0<\/em>(UK) digital edition is available for Apple, Android and Kindle devices:\u00a0ngtr.uk\/NGTdigital<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Geographic Traveller (UK)\u00a0<\/strong>is published under license by »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ, from\u00a0National Geographic Partners LLC\u00a0in Washington, D.C. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine was launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives.\u00a0natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic Partners LLC\u00a0<\/strong>(NGP)\u00a0is a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels with National Geographic\u2019s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children\u2019s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. NGP returns 27 percent of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.\u00a0nationalgeographic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic Society\u00a0<\/strong>is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. They support educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. National Geographic Society\u00a0aspires to create a community of change, advancing key insights about the planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Their goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good.\u00a0nationalgeographic.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For Editorial Enquiries:
\nTel: +44 (0)20 7253 9906
\neditorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, Editor
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
\npat.riddell@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Pieri, Editorial Director
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
\nmaria.pieri@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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