Macmillan to handle U.S. sales and distribution for Lonely Planet from March 2027

Macmillan will become Lonely Planet's exclusive U.S. sales and distribution partner, effective 1 March 2027, Publishers Weekly reported on 18 August 2026. Macmillan takes over warehousing, sales and logistics — the behind-the-scenes machinery that moves travel guides from warehouse to American bookstore shelves. Financial terms and partnership length were not disclosed. No editorial or international distribution changes were announced.