Talking Travel Writing

Talking Travel Writing explores the evolving landscape of travel journalism, highlighting challenges like income, AI, and climate change, and emphasizing the importance of diversity, sustainability, and responsible tourism. It discusses the role of PRs, experiences of disabled travel writers, and future-proofing careers in the field.

Future of Travel Writing Income and Economic Challenges in Travel Journalism Impact of AI on Travel Writing Climate Change and Travel Role of PR in Travel Journalism Disability and Inclusivity in Travel Sustainability and Responsible Tourism Career Development for Travel Writers

The hottest Substack posts of Talking Travel Writing

And their main takeaways

The Future of Travel Writing

648 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🏝 Travel Future Narrative Diversity Evolution
  1. The future of travel writing involves a shift towards more diverse voices and a focus on sustainability and responsible travel.
  2. Guidebooks of the future will prioritize providing a human context to travel experiences that AI cannot offer.
  3. Travel writing is expected to see a resurgence, with an emphasis on self-reflection, diversity, and challenging traditional travel norms.
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Disability & travel writing: a cocktail for discrimination?

235 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Accessibility Inclusivity Representation Challenges Awareness
  1. Mainstream media often overlooks accessible travel information, despite the significant number of people with disabilities and chronic illnesses who could benefit from it.
  2. Inclusive practices in the travel industry, like accommodating carers or partners of disabled travelers, can lead to enriching experiences and genuine representation.
  3. Challenges faced by disabled individuals in the travel writing industry, and the importance of raising awareness and creating a more inclusive environment.

PRs: a necessary evil? | We're commissioning | AMA

235 implied HN points • 07 Feb 23
  1. PRs play a crucial role in travel writing by providing news, access, and support for writers.
  2. Developing positive relationships with PRs can lead to valuable opportunities and financial benefits for writers.
  3. Maintaining editorial independence while working with PRs is important for ethical reporting in travel writing.

The State of the Travel Media

78 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Media Survey Webinar Journalism Writing
  1. Participate in the biggest-ever survey on the state of travel media to support valuable research.
  2. Join a webinar series hosted by industry experts to learn about pitching tips and travel writing strategies.
  3. Being involved can win you vouchers and lifetime newsletter subscriptions.

How to be an ally to disabled travellers

58 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🏝 Travel
  1. 16 million people in the UK have a disability, making disabled travelers a significant part of the market.
  2. Most disabilities and chronic illnesses are invisible, highlighting the need for more awareness and support for disabled travelers.
  3. It's important to learn how to be an ally to disabled travelers to ensure inclusivity and accessibility in the travel industry.

PR horror stories from the road

78 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🏝 Travel Journalism
  1. PRs in the travel industry may face challenging situations on press trips.
  2. Journalists behaving inappropriately can put PRs in difficult positions.
  3. Creating a space for PRs to share their experiences anonymously can be valuable.

Inside Nat Geo Traveller UK: an interview with editor Pat Riddell

78 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🏝 Travel Magazine Interview Storytelling Subscription
  1. National Geographic Traveller UK saw a quick bounce back after the pandemic, reaching 164 pages by mid-2021 and returning to 180 pages in 2022.
  2. A brilliant story for NGT UK includes a compelling narrative that weaves characters, culture, and place, emphasizing sustainable and responsible travel.
  3. The magazine highlights long-form pieces that have made a significant impact in recent years.

Sustainability, travel writing & duty

78 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🏝 Travel Sustainability Travel Writing
  1. Sustainable tourism is crucial for the well-being of communities, environments, and other activities in the long run.
  2. Responsible travel involves minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive outcomes of tourism.
  3. Tourism writers should prioritize sustainable tourism in their work to serve both readers and destination residents.