Travel Guide is a full-colour, tabloid-sized newspaper, distributed with Th e Evening Standard and packed with tips and inspiration to help readers plan their next dream holiday. Th e publication will feature relevant editorial

throughout, highlighting the world’s most luxurious cruises, hotels, islands and resorts,

Statistics show that Evening Standard readers are not only voracious media consumers, but they are also extremely affl uent and well-travelled, taking several holidays every year. Travel Guide will be published at the start of the year, when many people begin to plan a trip, be it the holiday of a lifetime or a simply a short city break. If your company off ers a travel-related product or service, this newspaper can help you reach a key target audience, delivering poignant, relevant and inspiring copy.

Travel Guide will cover everything from worldwide luxury holidays, to others that are more suitable for those looking for adrenaline and adventure, from heliskiing in the Alps and dog sledding in Iceland to skating frozen lakes in Canada. For readers that also tend to plan several short breaks and days out throughout the year, the publication will highlight some of the UK’s best attractions, festivals and events.

Travel Guide will also cover necessities such as travel insurance, as well the latest travel gear, gadgets and luggage.

Readership facts:- Evening Standard readers have an income

36% higher than the GB average- Th ey are time-poor professionals who shop

on their commute home- Youngest average audience age of all the

mainstream dailies with a median age of 39- 80% of commuters feel positive during

the evening commute – making people suggestible to purchases

- 66% of commuters want brands that help them to achieve their goals

- 65% of readers are ABC1.

(Source: NRS PADD Apr-Mar 2017)

Editorial features

Rate card

Double-page spread £15,950

One full-colour page £9,950

Half page £4,950

Quarter page £2,950

15% premium for advertorial features

Premium position sponsorship is subject to availability

Distribution

225,000 printed copies distributed with the Evening Standard on

15 April & 2 September 2019. Promoted through kiosks and posters outside selected London stations.

Distributed within the London and Carlton regions

250,000 electronic copies

Demographics Fast facts

Social grade

Ages

Gender*

61% 39%

15-24 12%

24%18%11%

9%

26%35-44

55-64

25-34

45-54

65+

ABC1 65%

AB 38%

C1 27%

C2 15%DE 20%

Median age 39

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84% of those who read a coverwrapped Standard recalled it afterwards

70% have acted upon advertising in the Evening Standard

23% have used a coupon or promo code

Worldwide luxury travelDiscover award-winning cruises, hotels, islands and beautiful resorts

Adventure travelTh e best action-packed holidays worldwide for adrenaline seekers, from paragliding to surfi ng

UK holidays, days out& attractionsEverything from UK city breaks to Britain’s best attractions and events

Smart travellerTh e latest travel accessories andservices such as luggage and insurance

Winter wonderlandsSkiing in the French Alps to dog sledding in Iceland; a round up of idyllic winter breaks

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Quarter pageHeight 158mmWidth 125mm

Quarter stripHeight 79mmWidth 256mm

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