News, Resources for Writers 3 comments on Travel Channel Acquires Vagabondish

Travel Channel Acquires Vagabondish

Breaking news from the travel-publishing industry: Discovery’s Travel Channel has bought over Vagabondish. First it was World Hum, now this — both are great examples of small scale, personal projects making it big because of sheer dedication and quality content. Mike Richard, who created the blog-turned-magazine about 18-months ago, will remain the editor-in-chief and the […]

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News, Resources for Writers 0 comments on NYC & Italy Travel Writing Classes w/Michael Luongo

NYC & Italy Travel Writing Classes w/Michael Luongo

Travel Writer and Editor Michael Luongo, who we interviewed at Written Road last April, will be holding several travel writing workshops in the coming months: New York University’s Global Traveler Writing Class When: Saturdays March 8 and March 15, 10am to 4pm Where: New York University How Much: $385 Luongo’s Global Traveler writing class is […]

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Market Leads, News, Resources for Writers 3 comments on Matador Travel Merges With Brave New Traveler

Matador Travel Merges With Brave New Traveler

Check out my post on Gadling as to why I’m thrilled about this merger! Ian Mackenzie and Tim Patterson from BNT have joined Matdor’s editorial team and I’m really looking forward to seeing more great content. Also, mergers means expansions, which for us translates into more paid writing opportunities at Matador! They did a great […]

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News 1 comment on BBC buys Lonely Planet

BBC buys Lonely Planet

Big news for whoever missed it. Yesterday, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) purchased the world’s largest guidebook publisher Lonely Planet. The deal is reportedly worth $200 million and founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler will retain a 25 percent stake in the company. With book sales sagging and the company not doing as well as it […]

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News, Resources for Writers 1 comment on Interviews

Interviews

Sorry it’s been awhile. I’ve been drowning in work and having things to do for my brother’s wedding, which was last Saturday, so I haven’t had a chance to post. Very quick…I just want to let everyone know that there is now an Interviews tab at the top of the page now which I hope […]

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