NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith
Corporation's (NYSE: MDP) Travel + Leisure celebrates 50
years of chronicling the evolution of travel with a special
anniversary issue and exclusive digital
content that spotlights the pivotal stories, people,
and moments that have shaped the way we travel today, offering
perspective, ideas, and inspiration for what's next. The
August issue, on newsstands July 23,
features 50 trips that have never gone out of style, 50 of the most
notable Travel + Leisure covers spanning five decades, a collection
of essays from some of T+L's favorite writers on their most beloved
journeys, and more. Travel + Leisure reveals its list of the 50
Most Notable People in Travel
on travelandleisure.com today and will share more
digital features to mark this milestone in the weeks
ahead.
Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui
Gifford said, "For half a century, Travel + Leisure has been
sending award-winning journalists around the world—writers,
photographers, and illustrators who in turn inspire our dedicated
readers to get out there and explore with eyes wide open. This
iconic brand and its various editorial teams have lived through
many big moments—the era of the Concorde, the fall of the Berlin
Wall, 9/11, and the Covid-19 pandemic, to name but a few. Through
it all, we've always been there to educate our audience on what
truly matters, and believe that the future of our
industry will always remain bright. Our history is closely bound to
globalization, and to the idea that travel, at its core,
brings people together and is a force for good. This issue is a
firm reminder of that sentiment."
Selected by T+L editors, the honorees named to Travel
+ Leisure's first-ever list of the 50 Most Notable People in
Travel include travelers who have changed our world for
the better. According to the editors, "Some people on this
list are industry veterans and famous firsts; others are
adventurers and athletes, writers and photographers, chefs and
conservationists, filmmakers and designers, historical icons and
modern heroes. Some are no longer with us; others are beloved
fictional characters who encouraged us to dream. All of them have
done their part to elevate the travel experience, simplify it, make
it more inclusive, or just inspire us to continue
exploring." To see the full list,
visit https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/notable-people-in-travel-2021.
This special golden anniversary issue features four distinct
covers that appear consecutively in each edition. To
create these covers, Travel + Leisure asked photographers to
explore the ideas of motion, progress and the evolution of travel.
Céline Clanet chose a scene from Bonifacio, in Corsica;
Naoki Ishikawa
captured Lukla Airport, in Nepal; David Benjamin
Sherry shot Bears Ears National Monument, in Utah; and
Nick Ballón photographed a sailing with Coastal
Exploration Co. off the coast of Norfolk,
England. Within the issue, Travel + Leisure
looks both back and looks ahead with a range of stories
including:
+ 50 Trips That Stood the Test of Time: T+L
editors pick the journeys—from far-flung adventures to transcendent
hotels to cultural escapes—that have proved timeless.
+ The Places That Changed Us: a collection of
seven pieces by Rumaan Alam, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Lily King, Nadia
Owusu, Ann Patchett,
Paul
Theroux, and Bryan
Washington about their most transformative journeys.
+ The Work of Slim Aarons: reflecting on the life
and career of legendary photographer Slim Aarons, who
shot some of his best-known images for Travel + Leisure.
+ Editors-in-Chief Roundtable: past Travel + Leisure
Editors in Chief Pamela
Fiori, Isla Stanger,
Nancy Novogrod and Nathan Lump, in
conversation with Jacqui Gifford,
share their insights on creating T+L over the years in an
ever-changing world and media landscape.
+ A Look Back: the editors uncover the best moments
of the past five decades revealing how travel has changed in a way
that underscores the magazine's success capturing the themes of the
times and serving as a valuable resource for those seeking the
world's most fascinating experiences.
+ From the Archives: quotes from luminaries who have been
highlighted in T+L over the years, such as Toni Morrison,
Joan Didion, M.F.K. Fisher, Isaac
Asimov, Julia Child, and Erica
Jong, among others.
Launched in 1971, Travel + Leisure has continued to capture the
travel zeitgeist of the times and remained an indispensable
resource for travelers seeking the
most compelling experiences. Today, Travel + Leisure is
the most influential travel media brand in the U.S., with a
circulation of nearly 1 million* and an
expanding digital footprint, reaching 12 million visitors
monthly on its website, up 45% year over year,** and
more than 12.5 million followers across its social platforms, up 7%
year over year.
A bellwether for the resurgence of travel right now, the August
anniversary issue welcomes a wide variety of advertisers across
categories from destinations, hotels, and cruise lines to
automotive and luxury. Advertisers in the issue include Baha
Mar, Bellagio Las Vegas, Canada Tourism, Explore Charleston,
Hermès, Hilton
Head Island, Pacaso, Porsche, Raymond
James, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Rohl, Silversea
Cruises, and 3M, among many
others.
Travel + Leisure SVP/Group Publisher Giulio Capua said, "I'm grateful to our
many partners who are joining us to celebrate 50 years of Travel +
Leisure in this very special issue. As travel comes back, Travel +
Leisure will continue to build on its legacy as a fully integrated,
multi-platform brand that's an essential source of information and
inspiration for passionate travelers, as well as an advocate for
the travel industry at large."
*AAM Dec 2020 (total circulation: 969,872)
**Comscore May 2021
ABOUT TRAVEL + LEISURE
Travel + Leisure is the preeminent voice for the
sophisticated traveler, serving up expert intelligence
and the most immersive travel lifestyle content
anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of
discovering the cultural pleasures the world has
to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and
drink—and provides compelling reasons to get up and go.
Reaching an audience of more than 30 million,
the Travel + Leisure media portfolio includes
the U.S. flagship magazine, travelandleisure.com,
newsletters, the Let's Go Together podcast,
the World's Best Awards franchise, an extensive social
media presence, and international editions
in China, India, Mexico, and Southeast
Asia. Launched in 1971, the U.S. edition
of Travel + Leisure is the only monthly
consumer travel magazine in the
U.S. Travel + Leisure is part of Meredith
Corp.'s (NYSE: MDP) Luxury Group of best-in-class brands and
is owned by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:
TNL).
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