Travel Publications Directory
Real pay rates, pitch guidelines, and response times — for magazines, newspapers, travel sites, and brand content.
KAYAK Blog
Travel search engine content hub. Practical travel tips, destination guides, and hacks for savvy travellers. Data-driven angles work well.
Flat fee per piece
Kimpton Hotels Blog
Kimpton Hotels' lifestyle content. Neighbourhood guides, local food and drink, and boutique city experiences aligned with Kimpton property locations.
Flat fee per piece
Klook Blog
Klook's travel content hub. Strong on Asia-Pacific destinations. Activity and experience guides with a millennial / Gen Z tone.
Flat fee per piece
Latitudes (Air France)
Air France inflight magazine. Destination features across the Air France network. French and English editions. Emphasis on culture and gastronomy.
€0.20–€0.35/word
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet's digital editorial hub. Destination features, itineraries, and travel tips. Aligned with the LP voice — practical, enthusiastic, and honest.
Flat fee per piece
Lonely Planet Guidebooks
The world's largest travel guidebook publisher. Commissions writers for specific destinations. Requires extensive firsthand knowledge. Flat fees per chapter/section.
Flat fee per section/chapter
Lonely Planet Magazine
UK-based travel magazine from the Lonely Planet brand. Practical destination features, city guides, and aspirational travel stories.
Varies
Los Angeles Times Travel
West Coast US perspective on travel. Strong on California, Mexico, Asia, and Pacific destinations. Both print and digital.
$0.50–$0.75/word
Lufthansa Magazine
Lufthansa's premium inflight magazine. German and English editions. Business travel focus with destination features and culture.
€0.25–€0.40/word
Mabuhay (Philippine Airlines)
Philippine Airlines inflight magazine. Southeast Asian destinations with a Philippine perspective. Culture, food, and tourism.
Varies
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
Marriott's editorial content platform. Destination guides, hotel features, and travel inspiration aligned with Marriott Bonvoy properties.
Flat fee per piece
Matador Network
Large independent travel media company. Pays select writers for feature content; many contributing writers work for minimal fees or contributor copy. Good exposure.
$0.05–$0.15/word
Miami Herald Travel
South Florida perspective on travel. Strong coverage of Caribbean, Latin America, and cruise destinations. Florida Keys and South Beach features particularly well-received.
$0.25–$0.40/word
Michelin Guides
The most prestigious restaurant and hotel guide. Michelin inspectors are full-time staff who dine anonymously. Does not accept freelance contributions or pitches.
Million Mile Secrets
Points, miles, and credit card rewards travel site. Deep knowledge of airline and hotel loyalty programmes required. US-focused.
Flat fee per piece
Momondo Stories
Flight search engine with editorial content focused on human travel stories. Emphasis on cultural exchange, personal discovery, and meaningful travel.
Flat fee per piece
Monocle
Quality of life and travel magazine with a global, urban perspective. Pitches should fit the Monocle voice — calm, authoritative, cosmopolitan. Very selective.
Varies
Moon Travel Guides
US-based guidebook publisher. Strong on the Americas, US road trips, and beach destinations. Writers need deep on-the-ground knowledge of their destination.
Flat fee per assignment
National Geographic Magazine
One of the world's most prestigious magazines. Long-form journalism, photography-driven stories. Primarily commissions established writers but does read pitches.
$1–$2/word
National Geographic Traveler
Travel-focused arm of National Geographic. Stories need strong visual potential and authoritative, original reporting. Very competitive — primarily works with established writers.
~$1/word
Natural Habitat Adventures Blog
WWF-partnered eco-adventure travel operator. Wildlife, polar, and nature-based destination features. Strong conservation and sustainability angle required.
Flat fee per piece
New Zealand Herald Travel
New Zealand's largest newspaper. Travel section strong on Pacific destinations, domestic NZ travel, and long-haul from Auckland.
NZ$0.25–$0.40/word
Nomadic Matt
Major budget travel blog. Guest posts accepted for exposure to a large audience. No monetary payment but strong domain authority. Writers must follow specific style guidelines.
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