Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is a travel publishing and media company founded in 1973 by Tony and Maureen Wheeler in Melbourne, Australia. The company produces comprehensive travel guides and digital content helping millions of travelers plan independent journeys worldwide. Operating as a private company with approximately 400 employees across offices in Melbourne, London, and other major cities, Lonely Planet maintains a global presence while keeping its headquarters in Australia. The company is recognized for its detailed, practical approach to destinations, emphasizing authentic travel experiences and independent exploration over tourist conventions. Lonely Planet has evolved from printed guidebooks into a diversified media business spanning digital platforms, apps, and content, serving travelers seeking reliable information and inspiration.

Culture

Lonely Planet's culture centers on genuine passion for travel and exploration, attracting employees enthusiastic about helping others discover the world responsibly and authentically. The company operates with a straightforward, practical philosophy that prioritizes accurate useful information over marketing appeal. As a distributed global organization, Lonely Planet values diverse perspectives and cross-cultural collaboration, reflecting both its international audience and mission to broaden understanding across cultures.

Travel enthusiast workforce genuinely passionate about exploration and helping others discover the world
Practical, no-nonsense editorial philosophy prioritizing accuracy over marketing hype
Distributed global team across multiple continents with diverse cultural perspectives
Independent, adventurous mindset embedded in hiring and work style

Benefits

Employee discounts on Lonely Planet products

Hiring velocity

12 open now, 12 first appeared in the last 30d.

Open roles

Title ↕	Location ↕	Posted ↓
Director of Account Management \| The Points Guy	New York, NY	today
Sr Analyst, Revenue Operations \| The Points Guy	New York, NY	today
Vice President, Distribution Platform \| EDU \| RVPR	San Juan, PR	3d
Engineer \| RVPR	San Juan, PR	3d
Senior Tax Accountant \| Finance	Charlotte, NC	1w
Mortgage Loan Originator (Missouri) \| Sage Home Loans	Lee's Summit, MO	1w
Senior Software Engineer \| Home	Charlotte, NC	1w
Director of Digital Growth \| Allconnect	Charlotte, NC	1w
Principal Product Designer \| Bankrate	United States	1w
Senior Software Engineer \| Bankrate	United States	1w
Director of AI Product Management, Platform	Charlotte, NC; New York, NY	1w
Customer Success Manager, Credit Cards \| Bankrate	United States	2w