Astor Media, the publisher of Business Vans, has acquired Touring.co.uk, a long-established digital publication serving the UK’s motorhome, caravan and camping community.
The acquisition expands Astor Media’s footprint in automotive media and marks the group’s first step into consumer publishing, complementing its growing presence in specialist vehicle and mobility sectors.
Touring.co.uk began in 2011 as Discover Touring, a biannual print magazine distributed via WHSmith, Martin McColl and other national retailers. By 2012, full digital editions were being sent to around 50,000 subscribers, with the brand evolving over time into a fully digital platform offering travel features, vehicle reviews and practical advice for touring enthusiasts.
Caroline Mills, editor of Touring.co.uk, said: “It has been a pleasure to work on Touring over the years, almost since its inception in 2011 to bring the joys of touring, camping inspiration and practical help to newcomers looking to go camping for the first time and those already appreciative of outdoor leisure. To look to the future, though, is always very exciting. The acquisition by Astor Media creates new energy and opens new opportunities for Touring alongside Astor’s existing brands. I very much look forward to working with the team.”
Ryan Fowler, managing director at Astor Media, said: “Touring.co.uk is a natural extension of our publishing model—deeply specialist, highly trusted, and with a clearly defined audience. It marks our first move into the consumer space and adds strength to our growing automotive and mobility division. We’re excited to develop the brand further.”
Felix Blakeston, operations director at Astor Media, added: “This is a strategic acquisition that complements our existing footprint. Touring.co.uk has heritage, an engaged readership, and commercial potential. Our focus now is to invest in the platform, listen to the audience, and explore how we can bring new value to both readers and partners.”
Helen Thorne, finance director at Astor Media, said: “Touring.co.uk has strong fundamentals and a clearly defined niche. From a commercial perspective, it offers meaningful long-term potential—both as a standalone consumer brand and as part of our wider automotive strategy. We’re confident this will be a valuable addition to the business.”
Touring.co.uk joins a portfolio that includes Business Vans, Business Motoring, Motor Trade News, Leasing Broker News, The Intermediary, and Workplace Journal.
Astor Media is actively seeking further acquisitions and is already in discussions with a number of other specialist titles.
