Lonely Planet
| Parent company | Lonely Planet Global, Inc. |
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| Founded | 1973 |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Headquarters location | Fort Mill, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Key people | Philippe von Borries (president; November 2020 – May 2023) |
| Publication types | Books Mobile apps Video Magazine |
| Nonfiction topics | Travel guides (worldwide) |
| Owner(s) | Red Ventures |
| No. of employees | 400 staff, 200 authors |
| Official website | lonelyplanet.com |
Lonely Planet is a travel guide book publisher. Founded in Australia in 1973, the company has printed over 150 million books.