{"id":4597,"date":"2018-11-27T19:19:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T18:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/?p=4597"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:43:59","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T18:43:59","slug":"national-geographic-traveller-uk-reader-awards-2018-in-association-with-flight-centre-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/national-geographic-traveller-uk-reader-awards-2018-in-association-with-flight-centre-winners-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic Traveller (UK) Reader Awards 2018, in association with Flight Centre, winners announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

LONDON (26 November 2018) \u2014 Bill Bryson, Bristol and Emirates were among the winners announced at the National Geographic Traveller<\/em> Reader Awards 2018, in association with Flight Centre. The awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel in London on 26 November was attended by some of the travel industry\u2019s most senior figures.<\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller <\/em>(UK), said: \u201cFrom old favourites to the new kids on the block, this year\u2019s awards saw thousands of votes for the destinations, hotels, experiences, attractions and personalities making a difference to our readers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt goes without saying that the winners deserve huge congratulations \u2014 Bill Bryson, in particular, a writer who\u2019s inspired millions with his sharp-witted travel tales over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2018 awards saw readers vote in 17 categories between June and September. The winners will be featured in the Jan\/Feb 2019 issue of National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK), on newsstands 6 December 2018.<\/p>\n

Voters were automatically entered into a prize draw. Up for grabs was a five-night stay at the Banyan Tree in Phuket, Thailand, with flights from Destinology; a two-night luxury spa stay in Wiltshire with Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort; two Amazon Kindles; and 20 National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK) subscriptions.<\/p>\n

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2018 READER AWARDS WINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

RISING STAR (CITY\/REGION): Bristol, UK<\/p>\n

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

NEW NATIONAL TREASURE (UK ATTRACTION): Temperate House, Kew Gardens<\/p>\n

FAR & AWAY (OVERSEAS ATTRACTION): Circus Maximus, Rome<\/p>\n

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

ONE FOR THE KIDS (FAMILY EXPERIENCE): Walt Disney World, Florida<\/p>\n

RIGHT TRACK (RAIL): Eurostar, London to Amsterdam<\/p>\n

THE EXPERIENCE (TRAVEL EXPERIENCE): A helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon<\/p>\n

ACROSS THE WAVES (CRUISE & FERRY): MS Norwegian Bliss<\/em>, Norwegian Cruise Line<\/p>\n

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

THE DESTINATION HOTEL (OVERSEAS HOTEL): Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

BOOK WORM (BOOK): Islander<\/em>, by Patrick Barkham (Granta Books, 2017)<\/p>\n

SCREEN & SOUND (TV & RADIO): Blue Planet II<\/em> (BBC One)<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TRAVEL: Bill Bryson<\/p>\n

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

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Sponsors of the National Geographic Traveller<\/em> Reader Awards 2018 are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Flight Centre
\n<\/strong>With 80 stores around the UK, Flight Centre offer amazing travel experiences. Travel experts are passionate and knowledgeable, with access to the best deals, to tailor make a holiday that\u2019s unique. Visit
flightcentre.co.uk<\/a><\/em>, chat in-store or call 0808 278 6552 to find your perfect adventure.<\/p>\n

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

iTravelJerusalem.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

VENUE PARTNER
\n<\/strong>The May Fair Hotel<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes<\/p>\n

National Geographic Traveller<\/em><\/strong> (UK) <\/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 <\/strong>(NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivalled 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><\/u><\/p>\n

National Geographic Society <\/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<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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For editorial enquiries:<\/p>\n

Tel: +44 (0)20 7253 9906<\/em><\/p>\n

editorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pat Riddell, Editor<\/p>\n

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906<\/em><\/p>\n

pat.riddell@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Maria Pieri, Editorial Director<\/p>\n

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

maria.pieri@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Matthew Jackson, Managing Director<\/p>\n

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

matthew.jackson@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Anthony Leyens, CEO
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009
\n<\/em>
Anthony.leyens@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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