''Departures'' is an American digital

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with a focus on luxury and travel for holders of

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Platinum and

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charge 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." 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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