Literature review of travel journalism research

INTRO
The concept of travel writing has been around since man was able to record his journeys. As our ancestors ventured to faraway lands, it was only natural they record the details of their exotic expeditions. Even the writings of Daniel Defoe, "The Father of Journalism," were influenced by travel. But what exactly is travel journalism?
TRAVEL JOURNALISM DEFINED
Travel journalism is an extremely broad genre, and therefore many literary works may fall into this category. Travel journalism may serve to inform, educate, or entertain, and as more and more people are traveling, this profession is booming.
METHODS OF TRAVEL JOURNALISM
Although this profession is a difficult one to break into, it is possible to do so. Wendy Hoke has this advice for emerging travel writers: stay on top of trends; get your work published in smaller publications before you submit to larger magazines; remember that freelancing is a business and you do have deadlines; inquire about specific info from experts in the field; and establish strong relationships with editors.
ETHICS OF TRAVEL JOURNALISM
As with any type of journalism, the practice of travel writing has the potential to evoke many ethical questions and concerns. The North American Travel Journalist Association encourages the upholding of these six ethical standards: truth, honesty, fairness, accuracy, integrity, and professional conduct.
RISKS OF TRAVEL JOURNALISM
The profession of journalism is inherently risky in and of itself, and travel and adventure journalism pose even more risks. The News Security Group, which was set up in 2000, stresses that "safety is paramount, dangerous assignments are voluntary, and unwarranted risks in pursuit of a story is unacceptable.
CONCLUSION
Martin Hintz says, "Despite the bugs inherent in international travel writing, the rush, the adventure, and the thrill of chasing the story keep us all coming back. Sure, this line of work has its rewards. Making friends around the world is probably the most important, because the writer is out there interviewing really interesting people. In addition, travel writing is truly creatively multi-faceted, a genre that includes writing about the arts, business, environmental issues, and politics.