Black Lemur Camp receives BGTW ITA award
Madagascar’s Black Lemur Camp, winner of the BGTW International Tourism Awards – Best Wider World Tourism Project, has been presented with its certificate to the delight of its staff. Hilary…
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BGTW announces winners at gala dinner
BGTW revealed top international tourism projects for 2019 in its International Tourism Awards and announced the best travel writers, photographers, bloggers and broadcasters at the Members’ Excellence Awards. An illustrious…
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ITA Finalists 2019: CWGC
The BGTW International Tourism Awards (the ITAs) is the prestigious awards scheme that recognises the best tourism projects in three categories: UK and Ireland, Europe, and the Wider World. The…
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To Leave or not to Leave? That is the question
By the time you read this you may well have the answer to this question! The EU agreed a deal, but at the time of writing, it seems Parliament is…
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ITA Finalists 2019: Walthamstow Wetlands
Where: Tottenham, London walthamstowwetlands.com Twitter: @E17Wetlands @WeLoveE17Marsh Instagram: @walthamstowwetlands Facebook: @walthamstowWetlands #WalthamstowWetlands Nominated by: Liz Gill What makes it great: The extraordinary appeal of Walthamstow Wetlands is not just what…
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ITA Finalists 2019: V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum
Where: Dundee vam.ac.uk/dundee Twitter: @VADundee @DiscoveryDundee @dundeecity Instagram: @VADundee Facebook: @VADundee Nominated by: Robin McKelvie What makes it great: The new V&A Dundee is that rare thing in travel, a…
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ITA Finalists 2019: Britain’s Muslim Heritage Trails
The BGTW International Tourism Awards (the ITAs) is the prestigious awards scheme that recognises the best tourism projects in three categories: UK and Ireland, Europe, and the Wider World. The…
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Members’ Excellence Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2019 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards have been announced! The winners are announced at the BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner, at The Savoy hotel in central London…
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International Tourism Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the British Guild of Travel Writers 2019 International Tourism Awards (ITA) have been announced. The ITA scheme recognises excellence in tourism projects in three categories: ‘UK and…
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BGTW members dominate Travel Media Awards shortlist
Hilary Bradt honoured with Special Contribution Award The Travel Media Awards, in association with Malta Tourism Authority, is proud to announce that Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, will…
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Tax advice for landlords
The tax rules affecting UK residential property have undergone substantial changes in the last few years. This is continuing, and some of the changes are highlighted below. Buyers beware! As…
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A Rwandan road trip
Most visitors to Rwanda are drawn to its mountain gorillas, as this small east African state is one of only three countries that has them. It has a number of other wonderful attractions, such as Akagera and Nyungwe national parks, and majestic Lake Kivu…
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Online photography exhibition: Wild
Wild can encompass wildlife, wild times and wild locations around the planet…
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A new deal for tourism
Despite Brexit and the process of electing a new Prime Minister, the Government does seem to be getting some useful business done, although perhaps a bit under the radar. An…
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All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
It’s impossible to imagine a more relaxing and enjoyable way to appreciate Canada’s majestic Rockies than a journey on one of Rocky Mountaineer’s trains – something that has become a…
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Inheritance tax and pension changes for women
This month, thought I’d cover a couple of subjects, just to keep you on your toes! Inheritance tax (IHT) This is a subject that many people mistakenly think won’t affect…
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Two wins at Visit USA awards for outstanding contribution and best feature
Ex-Guild chair Mary Moore Mason won the USA Association’s coveted Contribution to the Industry Award as Editorial Director of Essentially America at the Visit USA Association Media Awards ceremony on…
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Sue Watt wins at Atta Media Awards
The winners of the 2019 Atta Media Awards were announced at the Campfire Tales event on the 26th June and BGTW member Sue Watt won the Best Wildlife & Nature Feature…
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BGTW member talks on TRT World
I was invited to talk on a travel panel recently by TRT World – the ‘World Service’ of the Turkish Broadcasting Corporation – facilitated by Rob from the BGTW Secretariat…
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We say goodnight to the Caledonian Sleeper
Geoff Moore of the thetraveltrunk.net shares his experience of the rare opportunity to see the old Caledonian Sleeper train on one of its final journeys After around 40 years in…
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