''Departures'' is an American digital lifestyle magazine with a focus on luxury and travel for holders of

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platinum and centurion cards. It was formerly a print magazine published by

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under an arrangement with American Express. On March 25, 2021, it was announced that ''Departures'' would cease print publication, and, according to an American Express statement, transition "to a new digital-first editorial platform." American Express announced that it was ending its publishing deal with Meredith. The longtime

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was Richard David Story, who had previously worked at ''

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'' and ''Esquire''. He spent 17 years at ''Departures'' before leaving in 2017. "Richard had the essential ingredient required of a great editor – massive curiosity", said

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, the longtime editor of '' Vanity Fair''. "It carried him through an enviable run at Departures." (Story died on March 5, 2021, at age 68.) In May 2017, Jeffries Blackerby was named editor-in-chief. From 2002 to 2006, he had been senior editor at ''Departures'' before going on to positions at the ''

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'' and ''Vogue''. In March 2021, with the suspension of the print edition, Blackerby exited the company. ''Departures'' had been purchased from American Express Publishing by

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on October 1, 2013, along with sister publication ''

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''. In 2017, Meredith purchased Time Inc.'s magazines, including ''Departures'', in a $2.8 billion deal. At its peak, ''Departures'' was said to generate an estimated $50 million a year in revenue. It is known for its colorful layouts and photography, travel essays, and city guides.

International edition

Outside of the United States, a separate version of ''Departures'' is published by a different editorial team. Like the American edition, ''Departures International'' is owned by American Express; however, it is published by JI Experience GmbH. The editor-in-chief is Christian Schwalbach.

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External links

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International edition website
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