Tony Wheeler is still on the move after selling Lonely Planet to BBC Worldwide


Skift Take

Despite its domination of the global travel guide market, Lonely Planet still hasn't shook off the influence of Wheeler; indeed, he continues to personify the brand even after completely turning it over to the BBC.

On a balmy afternoon at Delhi's Taj Mansingh, a scrawny man in his 60s who has carried a 'just go' bohemian candor all his life, sits somewhat squeezed between attitude and authority. Online travel fo