National Geographic Travel has embarked on an expansion that includes the launch of a travel programming block, tapping
new executives, the launch of a luxury edition of National Geographic Traveler
magazine, and the development of a custom content project called National
Geographic Travel Lab.
National Geographic Travel has named Nathan Philpot to serve
as director of National Geographic Expeditions Europe & Africa, responsible
for launching consumer travel experiences across Europe and Africa. Andrew
Nelson has been tapped to lead the newly formed NG Travel Lab, a provider of
custom content, distribution and marketing solutions.
Next month, National Geographic Traveler magazine will launch
its first luxury edition, which will be distributed to 350,000 National
Geographic subscribers. And, on TV, the National Geographic Channel starting in
July will air two hours of travel-related programming every Thursday from 6 to
8 p.m. EST.