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Lonely Planet is the trusted, comprehensive travel companion that helps people see the world. Powered by curiosity, driven by empathy, we remind travelers the best journeys aren’t just taken, they’re lived.

We are transforming into a digital-first experiences platform that helps intentional explorers navigate the world with confidence and create meaningful, mindfully planned experiences.

About Lonely Planet

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Unlike other travel platforms, Lonely Planet doubles down on its network of hundreds of independent writers providing the informed and inspired human expertise travelers crave in an age of information overload.

For today’s travelers

Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel publisher, with over 800 titles in print, iconic guidebooks spanning the entire globe as well as best-selling gifts and illustrated titles to inspire and empower travelers, as well as inform. Reaching beyond books, to help today’s travelers most, we are revolutionizing our digital presence to evolve Lonely Planet into a community of like-minded travelers.

Lonely Planet Leadership

Paul Yanover

CEO
Ethan Radtke

Senior Vice President
Nitya Chambers

Content
Piers Pickard

Publishing

Spotlight: Lonely Planet Journeys

Lonely Planet Journeys' collection of ready-to-book itineraries is crafted by our team of experts positioned all over the world. Just pick a destination, and we'll take care of the rest.