Apr 13 2012
Simon Calder
Britain’s Leading Authority on the Travel Industry
Simon Calder is recognised as Britain’s leading authority on the travel industry. He is senior travel editor of The Independent newspaper, contributing editor for Conde Nast Traveller magazine (UK) and regularly writes for many publications including Travel Weekly and High Life magazine. Since 1995, he has been a presenter on various BBC travel programmes, including Holiday, Perfect Holiday and Departure Lounge. He is regularly interviewed about travel news and stories on BBC 1’s Breakfast Show and on GM TV.
“The UK’s most experienced travel journalist”
Simon reports on travel issues for BBC Radio 4’s You & Yours, comments upon travel news features for a wide variety of BBC Radio 5 programmes and is a presenter for Classic FM. He also writes travel books and travel guides, on subjects ranging from destinations such as Amsterdam and Cuba to the business of low-cost aviation.[/expand]
With a wealth of experience in the travel industry, Simon offers audiences tips and insights into the industry and what the future has in stall for this multi-billion pound industry. [/expand]
An experienced media personality, Simon is a relaxed presenter with a great sense of humour and a charismatic personality.[/expand]
Topics
The Travel Industry
Host/Awards
Publications
2003
No Frills, the Truth behind The Low-Cost Revolution In The Skies
2000
Spiral Guide to Amsterdam
1999
Travellers’ Survival Kit: Cuba
1997
Cuba in Focus
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