I love Lonely Planet.
But not — perhaps — for much longer.
The end of guide books? Lonely Planet lays off one-third of editorial staff
Venerable travel guide brand Lonely Planet, which has bounced from owner to owner in recent years, just announced some bad news: They’re slashing staff on three continents and getting rid of much of their content staff. Almost 100 jobs were slashed in Melbourne, Australia alone, and additional layoffs were made at Lonely Planet’s London and Oakland offices. …
Update: According to an email from a Lonely Planet publicist, “Print will continue to be part of the mix” for the company.
They say they’ll switch to more digital format, more user generated content.
The time’s not right. Yet.
Show me a worthy digital alternative to a Lonely Planet guidebook?
Rick McCharles 