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26th January 2026

ApplicationsÌýfor TMA Step UpÌýclose at midnightÌýon 26 January 2026Ìý

Step Up applications close at midnight

ApplicationsÌýfor TMA Step UpÌýclose at midnightÌýon 26 January 2026Ìý

Today is the final opportunity to apply for the Travel Media Awards Step Up internship. 

For the 2026 cohort, just five applicants will be selected. Successful candidates will complete two four-week placements, gaining exposure to different working environments in the travel media industry while building practical skills, professional confidence and invaluable industry insight. 

The TMA Step Up 2025 interns at the Travel Media Awards 2025

Step Up is a paid internship and includes ongoing mentoring and valuable networking opportunities, including attendance at the Travel Media Awards 2026 this October. The programme has a strong track record of supporting early-career talent into roles across travel media, PR, marketing and content. 

Left to right: Daniella interned at Kuoni and Ink Global and is now undertaking an internship at Wanderlust travel magazine. Kira interned at 91¶¶Òõ Media and FINN Partners and is now assistant project editor at 91¶¶Òõ Media. | Kinza interned at 91¶¶Òõ Media and FINN Partners and is now a PR account executive at Black Diamond agency. 

For those considering applyingÌýbutÌýhaven’tÌýyet made the jump, this is the moment toÌýsubmitÌýan application.ÌýCandidates who are curious about travel media, motivated to learn and ready to make the most of this opportunityÌýwill really stand out.Ìý

The deadline forÌýsubmittingÌýan application is 23:59 on Monday 26 January. Late submissions will not be accepted.Ìý

WishingÌýall applicants theÌývery bestÌýof luck. The judging panel isÌývery muchÌýlooking forward to reading all submissions.Ìý

Apply now: