News & Updates
Welcome to our fifth issue of Guilded News, the bulletin which connects the talented writers, photographers, bloggers, vloggers and broadcasters from across the UK (and the wider world) that makes the BGTW what it is, with travel editors, PR and tourist boards – and vice versa. Read More…
BGTW Gala Dinner
The British Guild of Travel Writers’ event of the year, the BGTW Annual Awards Dinner was held on Monday November 4 2024 at The Bloomsbury Ballroom in central London.
The glitzy, fun-filled roaring ‘20s and The Great Gatsby themed event at The Bloomsbury Ballroom in central London drew a large crowd from the country’s travel industry, including BGTW members, national and international editors, journalists and broadcasters.
The winners of the BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards and BGTW International Tourism Awards were announced.
Click on the links for winners for the International Tourism Awards, and the Members’ Excellence Awards.
The BGTW would like to thank all its partners for making the event so special: Discover Long Island, Explore Charleston & Discover South Carolina, New York State, Discover Newport & Rhode Island, New England, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. Visit Scotland, Tourism Gran Canaria, Visit Houston, Tourism Nova Scotia, Travel Switzerland, Cinnamon Hotels, Anguilla Tourist Board, ANTOR, Visit Isle of Man, and made Tourism Marketing.
About the BGTW
The British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) is a community of over 250 writers, photographers, authors, bloggers and broadcasters. We are the trusted body for comment and content on global travel.
Founded in 1960, the BGTW has spent six decades at the forefront of the travel media industry. All applicants are interviewed and all members abide by a strict code of conduct; see out About page for more information.
What Can the British Guild of Travel Writers Do for You?
If you’re an editor or TV/radio producer:
Want a writer who’s been to Antarctica? Or a photographer with imagery from Zambia? See bgtw.org/connect
If you work in PR or tourism:
We can spread the word about your clients through networking, our gala, or sponsorship. See bgtw.org/sponsor
If you’re a media professional:
We’d love for you to join our community. For info on eligibility, see bgtw.org/why-join
Find a Member
Whether you’re looking for a destination expert, after someone with a passion for a specific topic, or if you simply want to see the talented writers, photographers, bloggers, vloggers and broadcasters who make the BGTW what it is, be sure to browse our detailed catalogue of members.
Contact the British Guild of Travel Writers
Are you interested in working with the BGTW – perhaps sponsoring an event or members’ drinks? Perhaps you’d like to learn more about our webinars? Or are you thinking of joining the BGTW? Please email [email protected] or call 020 8144 8713.
You can read more about the people who make up the BGTW Board and its Executives on our Team page.