BGTW Talks Travel - The British Guild of Travel Writers Podcast

S2 E7 Solutions-led Storytelling with Juliet Kinsman

In our closing keynote, presented in partnership with The Datai Pledge (https://www.thedatai.com/sustainability [https://www.thedatai.com/sustainability]), Juliet Kinsman advocates that, at a time when distrust of AI-generated content is driving demand for authentic brand communication, we need more stories that make people care and, crucially, act. By adding the magic of personal perspectives that convert understanding into genuine appreciation, journalists can demonstrate what solutions-led storytelling looks like, using their platforms not merely to report, but to inspire meaningful action.  This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium in January 2026. Find further details on the 2026 and future editions of the event, as well as resources, at https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/ [https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/]. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing the UK Travel Media since 1960. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2 E6 How can the industry be sustainable if our income and tourism budgets aren’t equitable?

In conversation with Meera Dattani (Journalist & Executive Editor at Adventure.com [http://adventure.com/]), Jem Collins (Founder and Director of https://www.journoresources.org.uk/ [https://www.journoresources.org.uk/]), Sophie Ibbotson (Travel Writer, and Founder of https://www.maximumexposure.co/ [https://www.maximumexposure.co/]) and Abi Best (Managing Director at https://www.lemongrassmarketing.com/ [https://www.lemongrassmarketing.com/]) discuss how stagnant pay rates, declining budgets, and the rise in unpaid publications are causing concern and issues in the industry. What funding, resources, and solutions are available to the media to help them continue doing what they love? And in what ways can PR agencies and freelancers work better together to support the industry? This panel puts the often-avoided subject of money centre stage. This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium in January 2026, supported by Minimal Impact Expeditions and The Datai Langkawi. Find further details on the 2026 and future editions of the event, as well as resources and speaker bios, at https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/ [https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/]. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing UK Travel Media since 1960. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2 E5 Positive, community-friendly approaches to tourism storytelling

In conversation with Emma Gregg (Journalist, Author & Photographer), Sue Watt (Travel and Conservation Writer), Flavio Zappacosta (Antor Vice Chair & Head of ENIT UK), and Holly Tuppen (Travel Writer, Sustainability Expert, and It’s a Journey Co-host) discuss how, with low-quality content fuelling overtourism, gentrification and commodification of culture and nature all over the world, the need for more high-quality features that champion sustainable cultural encounters and outdoor experiences. This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium in January 2026, supported by Minimal Impact Expeditions and The Datai Langkawi. Find further details on the 2026 and future editions of the event, as well as resources and speaker bios, at https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/ [https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/]. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing UK Travel Media since 1960. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2 E4 Could that become your new sustainable niche or next feature?

In conversation with Nathan James Thomas (Author & IntrepidTimes.com [http://intrepidtimes.com/] Editor), Caroline Mills (Author of This Is Not My Land, Writer & Small Farm Owner), Holly Budge (Writer & Founder, How Many Elephants NGO) and Sarah Rodrigues (Journalist & "Thrift Tripper") discuss how niching down and becoming an expert voice can be the future of sustainable, responsible and profitable travel writing. In this panel, three writers will share how they have taken personal passions and turned them into features, reports, and books, all with a travel connection, while making a difference. This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium in January 2026, supported by Minimal Impact Expeditions and The Datai Langkawi. Find further details on the 2026 and future editions of the event, as well as resources and speaker bios, at https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/ [https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/]. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing UK Travel Media since 1960. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2 E3 How can your words, work and imagery be more inclusive?

In conversation with Rashmi Narayan (Travel Writer), Uwern Jong (Editor-in-Chief of OutThere & Icons of Inclusion Founder), Debbie North ( Writer, Disability and Access Ambassador for the Countryside, and Founder of Access the Dales), and Shebs Alom (Presenter, Writer & Editor) discuss how publications, platforms and their colleagues can be mindful of how, and ways to make, their work more inclusive, including unpacking what “inclusivity” actually means today, ideas on what is and isn’t appropriate to pitch as an ally, and discuss what more needs to be done across the industry. This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium in January 2026, supported by Minimal Impact Expeditions and The Datai Langkawi. Find further details on the 2026 and future editions of the event, as well as resources and speaker bios, at https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/ [https://www.bgtw.org/better-world/]. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing UK Travel Media since 1960. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.