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NEW YORK, November 17, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Global travel authority Lonely Planet today unveiled a radical reinvention of its long-awaited Best in Travel picks for 2021, reflecting an unprecedented year of disruption in the travel industry. For the first time, this year’s list highlights not just places, but also people and communities that are transforming the travel industry. In 2021, Lonely Planet anticipates the major changes that are taking place globally, from sustainability to diversity, and sheds light on the future of travel.
“Traveling is a much more considerate exercise in 2021 than ever,” said the Lonely Planet CEO. Luis Cabrera said. “With travelers re-engaging with the world cautiously and focused on ensuring their impact is safe and positive for host communities, we have decided to highlight the destinations and people that truly enable visitors to have transformative experiences and make genuine contributions.” .
Traveling is always changing. Best in Travel 2021 stands up for people who make travel a force for good, most essential in a year when COVID-19 has disrupted and deprioritized travel. Best in Travel 2021 reflects how travel contributes to sustainability, community and inclusion and reflects on how we can better explore the world in a responsible way. Rather than offering a list of to-do destinations, Lonely Planet focused on how people travel now: outdoors; in family groups; on purpose; paying special attention to the communities they will explore.
After a tumultuous year for travel, Best in Travel also symbolizes Lonely Planet’s commitment to these values. “We are taking the opportunity to re-emphasize what we are here for and why – our mission remains to be a trusted travel companion. One who inspires, informs and guides, while in sync with your travel wants and needs,” he said. Cabrera.
Lonely Planet kicked off the process for the 2021 Best in Travel list by seeking nominations from Lonely Planet’s vast community of staff, writers, photographers, videographers, bloggers, editorial partners and more. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck and, like the rest of the travel world, Lonely Planet hit the pause button. But other things also changed. The conversation around diversity took a decisive turn. The future of travel moved towards small group participation and decades-long issues like excessive tourism came back to the forefront. As a result, Lonely Planet’s selections fit this new approach and are designed for travel in 2021: a year that will be like no other.
Highlights on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list for 2021:
Sustainability
Discover the extraordinary people and places that transform travel and make the world a better place, for current and future generations. The winners include:
- Soraya Abdel-Hadi
- Dante’s ways
- Rwanda
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Rocky mountaineer
- Greece
- Virginia Mountain Bike Trail
- Lodge Grootberg, Namibia
- Palau
- Gothenburg, Sweden
Diversity
Everybody has a different story to tell. Celebrate the people and places that illuminate the mosaic of stories and perspectives found around the world. The winners include:
- Gabby Beckford, Packs Light
- Costa Rica
- The iron, Spain
- Hiakai, New Zealand
- Jeff Jenkins, Chubby Diaries
- Wheels of the world
- Karl Krause Y Daan Colijn, Male couple
- Gullah Islands, United States
- San Diego, United States
- Amman, Jordan
Community
Who knows best what type of travel will benefit their communities? People who live and work there, of course, offering authentic and unforgettable experiences that give back to local communities. The winners include:
- Invisible cities, United Kingdom
- Kazakhstan
- Faroe Islands
- Medellin, Colombia
- Tesfa Tours, Ethiopia
- Australia
- Hesham Moadamani, Visits from Refugee Voices
- Huellas Coffee, Cambodia
- Burren Ecotourism Network, Ireland
- Georgette skirt, Girl in Florence
The Best in Travel list is also a two-way street in 2021. In January, Lonely Planet will announce reader nominations of its own favorite people and places that are shaping the future of travel this year and beyond. Voting for Reader’s Choice begins today and can be found on the Best in Travel home page.
For those interested in visiting one of the destinations on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list, KAYAK’s suite of COVID-inspired tools, including its flexible filters, Explore feature, and travel restrictions map, can help travelers to do it wisely.
For more information on the Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2021 list, visit www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel. Prize destinations can also be explored with the Lonely Planet Guides app for free and on social media channels via #BestInTravel.
About Lonely Planet:
Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guide brand, providing inspiring and trusted information for all types of travelers since 1973. Over the past four decades, we have printed more than 145 million guidebooks. traveling and grown passionate global community of travelers. You will also find our content on lonelyplanet.com, the Guides app, videos, guides in 14 languages, children’s books, lifestyle books, e-books and more. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com or join our social community of over 14 million travelers. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@ lonely planet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/lonelyplanet).
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