Two CNN International journalists honoured at 2013 Business Travel Journalism Awards
- CNN International’s monthly CNN Business Traveller programme scoops two prizes
- Ayesha Durgahee named Business Travel News Journalist of the Year (trade)
- Rosie Tomkins wins Best Newcomer to Business Travel or Meetings & Events Journalism
CNN International programme ‘CNN Business Traveller’ has been honoured with two prestigious 2013 Business Travel Journalism Awards.
At an awards dinner at The Bloomsbury Ballroom in central London, it was announced that CNN correspondent Ayesha Durgahee was named Business Travel News Journalist of the Year (trade) and CNN Business Traveller Senior Producer Rosie Tomkins won Best Newcomer to Business Travel or Meetings & Events Journalism.
Durgahee won for her CNN Business Traveller report on how the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, is built.
Ginny Buckley, broadcaster and journalist and chair of the judging panel, said: “Ayesha’s strong use of imagery, great interview technique and strong script put her ahead of the pack We were all impressed with this evocative film that captured an iconic moment”.
This was the second time Durgahee has been honoured with the Award; she was also named Business Travel News Journalist of the Year in 2010, for her CNN Business Traveller report on ‘Aero-toxic Syndrome’.
Tomkins, who has produced CNN Business Traveller since 2012, has crafted a new highly entertaining format for the show, as well as using her skills as a reporter. She won Best Newcomer for a report on the rise of in-flight wi-fi.
Ginny Buckley, broadcaster and journalist and chair of the judging panel, said: “This topical broadcast piece was well presented, well researched, and enjoyable to watch. The judges particularly enjoyed the use of vox-pops from passengers”
Deborah Rayner, Vice President and managing editor CNN Europe, Middle East & Africa said: “Congratulations to Ayesha and Rosie from all of us at CNN. Aviation and travel issues play an important part of our coverage, so to be recognised in this way is fantastic. Both members of the ‘CNN Business Traveller’ team always bring a fresh eye to business travel coverage, finding unique and compelling ways of telling stories.”
About CNN Business Traveller
CNN Business Traveller is a monthly show on CNN International, which gets inside the world of the business traveller, exploring the issues, trends and lifestyle of the traveling executive. It is hosted by airline and aviation correspondent Richard Quest, who is joined by resident business travel news correspondent Ayesha Durgahee. Rosie Tomkins is Senior Producer.
About the Business Travel Journalism Awards
The awards, now in their tenth year, seek to recognise and reward the very best in business travel journalism. Organised and promoted by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the 2013 awards emphasise the achievement of individual journalists.
The judging panel members included journalists as well as business travel managers and industry experts.
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