Gourmet Traveller is a trusted source and authority for the best in food, wine and travel. It delivers unique content, escapism and exclusive access

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1 BRAND OVERVIEW

2 Gourmet Traveller is a trusted source and authority for the best in food, wine and travel. It delivers unique content, escapism and exclusive access to enrich, entertain and inspire the consumer: the Gourmet Traveller.

3 Editorial profiles The Editor of Australian Gourmet Traveller, SARAH OAKES is an award winning editor with over 17 years publishing experience in the top role at some of the country s most widely read magazines and websites. Formerly at the helm of Daily Life, Sunday Life and CLEO she joined Gourmet Traveller in 2017 to shepherd the magazine through an exciting period of renewal, redesign and relaunch. One of Australia s leading food writers, PAT NOURSE is Australian Gourmet Traveller s Managing Editor and chief restaurant critic, and has been a member of Gourmet s editorial team since EMMA KNOWLES is the Food and Style Director of Australian Gourmet Traveller, a role she has held for a decade. Before turning her very talented hand to recipe development and food styling, Knowles worked in restaurants alongside some of Australia s finest cooking talents including Matt Moran, Peter Doyle and Luke Mangan. MAX ALLEN is one of Australia s most popular communicators of wine and has been a columnist at Australian Gourmet Traveller since Allen has written several books, won a swag of writing awards and also speaks regularly at tastings, dinners and seminars across Australia. HELEN ANDERSON, one of Australia s most experienced travel writers is Australian Gourmet Traveller s travel editor, after being a former travel editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The truly world view of Gourmet, its commitment to excellence in food and travel writing, and its unique investment in travel photography marks it as a world leader, says Anderson.

4 Editorial pillars FOOD AND TRAVEL Our readers look to us for a combination of both aspiration and practical information, whether it be their next getaway or what to cook for dinner. We deliver a global perspective on food and travel delivered with a keen news sense. We offer escapism and luxury but also practical, userfriendly information. We re about celebrating excellence at every level, be it a fine diner or a bistro, a bed and breakfast or a luxury resort. Above all, it is delivered with integrity and authority that our readers know they can trust. We maintain a commitment to local coverage but we provide our readers with a global outlook, with travel stories ranging from short breaks and industry trends to exotic getaways and city hit lists. We set the food agenda and offer behind-the-curtain experiences, whether it s a restaurant review or news. We deliver first and exclusively and in a sophisticated package. Our readers expect the best and we deliver. Our recipes are vigorously tried and tested and we deliver new and interesting ideas to our readers to challenge and inspire.

5 The Gourmet Traveller Print Calendar JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE ON SALE 21 Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 2018 THE ISSUE *Subject to change at Editorial discretion NATIVE AUSTRALIAN FOOD This Australian-themed Gourmet Traveller is showcasing native ingredients: gins distilled with native botanicals, the Aboriginal philosophy that inspires Orana (our Restaurant of the Year), growing your own native herbs and how to cook with them and what we should all know about our indigenous culinary history. CLEAN EATING Clean, plant-based, vegetarian and vegan eating are more than just a passing fad or a new movement; they symbolise an important shift in the way we eat, cook and shop now. In our clean-eating issue we focus on recipes and methods that are light and healthy while still being incredibly tasty. FAST This month we focus on high-impact meals that you can create quickly. We ask chefs, cooks and bakers for their secret-weapon midweek meal and put the emphasis on cooking techniques that will leave you spending less time in the kitchen and more time at the table. CHOCOLATE SPECIAL When it comes to chocolate, too much is never enough, right? Gourmet Traveller celebrates Easter with our annual chocolate special. Feast your eyes and tastebuds on more than 20 pages of chocolatey goodness, including recipes and techniques, feature stories and profiles on producers and makers. THE SUSTAINABLE ISSUE There s no hotter topic in the food space right now than making our restaurants and homes more sustainable. Eating local, growing your own and reducing our waste are the key themes of In this special issue we look at the people and places driving this important change and how we can adapt our homes and kitchens to be a part of the movement. + We release the finalists in the Hotel of the Year Awards. MIDDLE EASTERN + NATIONAL HOTEL GUIDE Our first-ever Middle East-themed issue will be dedicated to exploring the region and its cultural and culinary traditions. Travel will feature Oman, Beirut and a guide to Abu Dhabi. + Where are the best hotels in Australia and what makes them stand out from their competitors? In this issue we pay tribute to the innovators shaping our hotel industry and reveal what good service and a perfect club sandwich looks like in JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 25 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 2018 THE ITALIAN ISSUE Celebrating la dolce vita, this issue explores the best in Italian food and travel. New hotel and restaurant openings, twists on classic Italian recipes, chef recommendations and more pasta, pizza, gelato and salumi than is generally recommended in one sitting THE INNOVATION ISSUE (FOOD, TRAVEL + TECHNOLOGY) In this issue of Gourmet Traveller we reveal the state of the union in the Australian kitchen. After surveying hundreds of our readers we re ready to reveal just how ambitious the average Australian home cook is, the brands they care about, techniques they can and can t master, the kit they desire and chefs and industry heroes they admire the most. RESTAURANT GUIDE + AWARDS We reveal the best restaurants in Australia and launch our 2019 Restaurant Guide. This issue will reflect back on the food trends that have informed the past 12 months and what looks set to change in the future. THE SPRING ISSUE Best of spring produce and cooking highlighted in an issue that celebrates the change of seasons and the countdown to summer. THE PARTY ISSUE + SUMMER ENTERTAINING This month our focus is on summer entertaining and hosting a great party. We take a look at the summer drinking and eating trends that will shape the party season and round up the restaurants, and bars that should be on your to-do list over the warmest months of the year. THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE Prawns, ham, turkey, pavlova and puddings. Gourmet Traveller delivers a modern take on Christmas with all the trimmings. Styling and entertaining tips, a drinks guide and the perfect gifts for people truly passionate about food and travel. + The year in review: our most popular recipes, the most Instagrammed dishes in Australia, the most popular travel destinations and our predictions for what s coming next.

6 Signature Properties THE ANNUAL HOTEL GUIDE AND AWARDS THE ANNUAL RESTAURANT GUIDE AND AWARDS CHINESE EDITION COOKBOOKS Now in its fourth year, The Annual Hotel Guide and Awards celebrates Australia s Top 50 properties, from luxury CBD digs to quirky regional boutique stays, shining a light on Australia s dynamic and diverse accommodation scene. Running for 36 Years, The Annual Restaurant Guide and Awards program celebrates Australia s finest dining experiences, shining a light on the country s top 400 dining experiences. To help celebrate Chinese New Year, Gourmet Traveller publishes an edition in Mandarin designed for the domestic Chinese luxury consumer. This edition is targeted at high net-worth Chinese consumers. The Awards evening itself, a sit-down dinner for 150 of Australia s finest chefs, brings together the movers and shakers in the food world. Authentic, credible and industry-recognised; this initiative showcases Australia s exceptional and diverse food scene. Dispensing this content as a marketing tool to overseas media and travellers is an invaluable education opportunity. Covering the very best in Australian food, wine and travel, this edition promises to be an indispensable guide to the Chinese consumer keen to experience the extraordinary tourism experiences this country has to offer. In a world increasingly fast paced and lowtouch, it makes more sense than ever to seek balance by immersing ourselves in the sight, sound, touch and taste of cooking. Gourmet Traveller cookbooks celebrate the art and fun of cooking from swoon-worthy desserts to Mexican feasts and Italian classics, slow food, speedy dinners and everything in between. Highly collectable, Gourmet Traveller cookbooks have a firm place in the Australian kitchen and on the Australian table. The 124-page booklet, compiled annually by reviewers from Australia s most authoritative travel magazine, is an indispensable guide to the country s top 50 hotels. In addition, dozens more memorable Australian resorts and lodges, unique properties, spas and budget lodgings are included. This is an ideal marketing tool for your brand, presenting access to key hoteliers and raising the profile of accommodations away from the traditional tourist trail.

7 Contacts NAME POSITION PHONE NUMBER Karen Holmes Head of Key Accounts +61 (02) Will Jamison Head of Direct Sales, VIC +61 (03) Judy Taylor QLD Head of Sales +61 (07) Ben Wiles SA Sales Manager +61 (03) Paul Gardiner Director of Sales +61 (02)