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BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner

Our Members’ Excellence Awards and International Tourism Awards are presented yearly at the BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner, next hosted on 2 November 2026
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What is the BGTW?

The British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) is a community of over 220 accredited writers, photographers, authors, bloggers and broadcasters. We are the trusted body for comment and content on global travel since 1960.
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We’d love for you to join our community. For info on eligibility and the benefits of BGTW Membership. See Why Join

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Better World Symposium

The BGTW’s Annual Sustainability, Ethical & Responsible Travel Symposium, tackling the critical conversations travel media and the industry need to have, returns on 19th January 2026.

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Around the World in 65 Years

101 Stories and Experiences From the Road Less Travelled Published in November 2025, the BGTW’s latest anthology spans time and place, written and photographed by award-winning and acclaimed members of the British Guild of Travel Writers.

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The British Guild of Travel Writers: Celebrating 65 Years In 2025

The British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) is a community of over 220 accredited 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 audited, and all members abide by a strict code of conduct; see our about page for more information or apply to become a member.

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Around the World in 65 Years

101 Stories and Experiences From the Road Less Travelled

Around the World in 65 Years is the BGTW’s new travel anthology, spanning time and place, written and photographed by award-winning and acclaimed members of the British Guild of Travel Writers.

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How to open a hostel or guesthouse in China

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Three generations take a trip to Denmark

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Editor in search of your next feature or photographer? Looking for the most suitable writer to host in your destination? Producer seeking a presenter? Search our database of accredited members.
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Join the BGTW to be part of the UK’s only accredited travel media association and enjoy benefits including profile listing, a press card, exclusive discounts, and multiple annual networking and skills development events.
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Host our AGM, partner with our Better World Symposium or Gala Event, organise a group trip, or host a members’ event in the UK. There are plenty of ways to connect with our award-winning members.
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