Carmen Roberts

Carmen Roberts is a British television presenter and travel journalist known for hosting The Travel Show on BBC News and BBC Two. Based in Asia, she reports on global travel, culture, and tourism trends. She is also a writer and event host, frequently covering destinations across Europe and Asia.

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Carmen Roberts's Profile

Carmen Roberts is a British travel journalist and television presenter associated with the BBC. She has built her career reporting on global tourism, culture, and travel trends, often working across Europe and Asia.

She is one of the regular presenters of The Travel Show, an international BBC programme that airs on BBC News (global channel) and BBC Two. The programme, launched in 2013, features correspondents based around the world, with Roberts contributing travel documentaries from a range of destinations.

Roberts has reported from numerous countries, producing travel features that explore local cultures, sustainability, and changing tourism industries. In one notable episode, she returned to Singapore, her birthplace, to explore her Chinese Peranakan heritage and the country’s evolving cultural identity.

Alongside her broadcasting work, she is also a writer contributing travel articles for BBC platforms. She has covered topics such as sustainable tourism and changing travel accessibility, often drawing on personal travel experiences. She has referenced travelling with her children in her writing.

Quick Facts

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TV Shows

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Current Hosts

20
Years Active

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Awards Won

TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Undisclosed from 2012 to ()

    Education

    Educational background and qualifications

    • Attended University of Queensland; graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (accounting) degree and a Bachelor of Arts (double major in journalism) degree

    Net Worth & Income

    Income sources, net worth, and properties.

    • Income from the freelance presenter role at BBC
    • Revenue from travel journalism and writing
    • Earnings from event hosting and moderation

    Awards

    Awards & recognition

    • British Guild of Travel Writers Award - Best Television Travel Feature, Coverage of China (2008, 2009)