The travel writer serves the travel industry; the travel journalist serves the public. The travel writer is subsidized; the travel journalist pays his own way. This book highlights these distinctions and offers independent, ethical, substantive journalists the skills and knowledge they need to cover the travel and tourism industry.
The book explores the distinct roles of travel writers and travel journalists, highlighting their differing identities and purposes. Travel writers often reflect personal experiences and cater to the travel industry, while travel journalists focus on broader public interests and pay their own expenses. This comparison sheds light on the unique methods and motivations that define each profession within the realm of travel literature.