National Geographic Traveler Gets Its Third Editor-in-Chief in 15 Months

National Geographic Partners announced today that George Stone would become National Geographic Traveler magazine's new Editor-in-Chief. Stone replaces Maggie Zackowitz, who was appointed in April 2015 to replace Keith Bellows, who stepped down in October 2014. A spokesperson said that Zackowitz, who has been at the brand since 1984, had taken advantage of a buyout offer. Stone has been associated with the magazine for over 18 years, most recently as an editor-at-large based in Singapore. He steps into the role during a time of massive transition at the 128-year-old company. In September the National Geographic Society announced that its existing relationship with 21st Century Fox, which had until then been limited to its television operations in the United States and abroad, would now include an expanded role for Fox and a new organization that would oversee all of the brand's business. The new National Geographic Partners is 73% owned by Fox, with the remaining 27% by th