Seven West Media’s national digital news brand The Nightly is expanding its portfolio with the launch of ROAM, a premium digital travel magazine designed for readers who want more from their journeys than just a checklist of sights.
The debut issue will be published this Saturday, 20 September.
Positioned for “curious wanderers and adventure seekers,” ROAM promises to move beyond traditional destination guides.
Its first edition covers the fast-growing Indigenous tourism sector, including WA’s El Questro, highlighting the connection between travellers, heritage and Country.
Other features include a look at Japan’s tropical islands, a wellness story inspired by global “Blue Zones,” an interview with British supermodel David Gandy, and a profile of Sydney restaurateurs-turned-hoteliers.
The edition also poses the question: is overregulation harming Australia’s international reputation?
Richard Clune
Editorial vision
Richard Clune, The Nightly’s new Editorial Director of Travel, said the publication aims to combine journalism with a more nuanced view of travel.
“With ROAM we’re bringing The Nightly’s journalistic rigour, curiosity and passion for storytelling to the world of travel,” he said.
“ROAM goes far beyond the lists and clichés of traditional travel journalism to tell authentic, in-depth stories that reveal the people, places and cultures shaping the best destinations and experiences.
“ROAM will deliver stories that balance inspiration with information, are premium but approachable, practical yet never ordinary and always smart.”
Editor-in-Chief Christopher Dore added: “ROAM is the latest iteration of The Nightly, which is re-defining what publishing looks like in the digital era. The newspaper and magazine aesthetic coupled with the exceptional writing presented beautifully on your phone, at just the right time, is the perfect marriage of journalism with the modern reader.”
Expanding The Nightly
Launched in February 2024, The Nightly has quickly established itself with its stable of high-profile journalists and commentators.
The travel magazine is part of an expanding suite of products, with The Nightly On Innovation also debuting this week.