magazine analysis

1. Media Presentation
By Anushe Akbar

2. About
The SundayTimesTravel Magazine is a monthly British travel
magazine. Although part of the same company (News UK) as
the weeklyThe SundayTimes travel section, its content is
entirely different.The magazine publishes travel information,
features, competitions, offers, and photography.

3. History
It was established in February/March 2003 as a bi-monthly
magazine, changing to a monthly frequency in 2005. As of 2014,
the magazine has a limited online presence, with less than 5% of
its content available to view online.

4. Content
The magazine contains regular editorial sections, which
include The Knowledge (practical insider advice), Instant
Escapes (detailed city and regional guides), The BigTrip (long
features), Tips from theTop (celebrity travel), and Hotlist (news
and trends), among others.

5. Awards:
■ The magazine has won the following awards:
■ Travel Magazine of theYear 2013, 2012,Travel Press Awards.
■ BestTravel Magazine, 2012, 2011 BritishTravel Awards.
■ Editor of theYear 2009 Lifestyle Magazines category: Ed Grenby, Editor, British
Society of Magazine Editors Awards.
■ Editor of theYear, 2006,Contract Magazines category: Ed Grenby, Editor, British
Society of Magazine Editors Awards.
■ Editor of theYear 2006, 2005: Ed Grenby, Editor, Magazine Design and Journalism
DesignAwards.
■ Writer of theYear, 2011: Nick Redman, Deputy Editor, Professional Publishers
AssociationAwards

6. Website
Sunday times travel magazine’s website features
ways to purchase the magazine including buying the
magazine online. It has also mentioned the price of
the magazines and contact details.

7. Covers
The magazine has changed over the years.The picture quality has
improved and it has become more attractive.

8. Editor Ed Grenby
Deputy Editor Nick Redman
Features Editor Commissioning Editor Katie Bowman
Jill Starley-Grainger
Categories Travel
Frequency Monthly
Circulation 60,106
Year founded 2003
First issue February 1, 2003
Company News UK
Country United Kingdom
Based in London
Language English
Website sundaytimestravel.co.ukk