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Travel Writing Associations & Guilds
Membership organisations for travel writers, journalists, and content creators. Compare benefits, fees, and find the right guild for your career.
BGTW — British Guild of Travel Writers
🇬🇧 UK· est. 1960
The British Guild of Travel Writers is the UK's leading professional body for travel writers, photographers, broadcasters, and content creators. Founded in 1960, membership of the BGTW is highly regarded by tourism boards and PR agencies worldwide as a mark of professional standing.
NATJA — North American Travel Journalists Association
🇺🇸 USA· est. 1991
NATJA is a professional association for travel journalists, travel writers, bloggers, and content creators based in North America. Founded in 1991, it connects members with FAM trip opportunities, editorial resources, and an active community of travel media professionals.
SATW — Society of American Travel Writers
🇺🇸 USA· est. 1955
The Society of American Travel Writers is the premier professional organisation for North American travel journalists and communicators. Founded in 1955, SATW represents working travel writers, photographers, editors, and public relations professionals across the US and Canada.
ABTA — Association of British Travel Agents Media Relations
🇬🇧 UK
ABTA is the UK's largest travel trade association, representing travel agents and tour operators. Its media relations programme provides accredited travel journalists with access to industry data, expert commentary, and press briefings from ABTA member companies.
ASTW — Australian Society of Travel Writers
🇦🇺 Australia· est. 1982
The Australian Society of Travel Writers represents professional travel writers and travel media in Australia. Founded in 1982, ASTW members include writers, photographers, broadcasters, and digital content creators covering destinations across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
DFJV — Deutscher Fachjournalisten-Verband (Travel)
🇩🇪 Germany
The Deutscher Fachjournalisten-Verband is the German association for specialist journalists, including those working in travel media. It represents freelance and staff journalists across all specialist fields, providing professional accreditation and networking in the German-speaking market.
Frontline Club
🇬🇧 UK· est. 2003
The Frontline Club in London is a community and venue for journalists, documentary makers, and international correspondents. Founded in 2003, it provides a meeting space and events programme for working journalists including those covering travel and international affairs.
IFWTWA — International Food Wine Travel Writers Association
🇺🇸 USA· est. 1956
The International Food Wine Travel Writers Association connects food, wine, and travel media professionals worldwide. Founded in 1956, IFWTWA has a global membership of writers, editors, photographers, and broadcasters who specialise in the intersection of culinary and travel content.
ITWA — International Travel Writers Alliance
🌍 Global
The International Travel Writers Alliance connects travel writers and content creators worldwide. As a global organisation, ITWA focuses on facilitating connections between travel media and tourism industry partners across all regions.
New Zealand Travel Writers Guild
🇳🇿 New Zealand
The New Zealand Travel Writers Guild represents professional travel writers and travel media based in New Zealand. It connects members with domestic and international tourism partners, press trip opportunities, and professional development resources for the New Zealand market.
NUJ — National Union of Journalists (Travel Media Branch)
🇬🇧 UK· est. 1907
The National Union of Journalists is the trade union and professional organisation for journalists working in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1907, the NUJ represents travel journalists and freelance writers, providing legal support, rate cards, and professional guidance.
OWAA — Outdoor Writers Association of America
🇺🇸 USA· est. 1927
The Outdoor Writers Association of America serves professional communicators who write about outdoor recreation, conservation, and adventure travel. Founded in 1927, OWAA represents writers, photographers, broadcasters, and other media professionals who cover the outdoors.
PATA — Pacific Asia Travel Association Media Network
🌍 Global· est. 1951
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is a not-for-profit membership association acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. Its media network connects travel journalists and content creators with destinations and tourism partners across Asia-Pacific.
SPJ — Society of Professional Journalists (Travel Media)
🇺🇸 USA· est. 1909
The Society of Professional Journalists is the most broad-based journalism organisation in the United States. Founded in 1909, SPJ members include travel journalists and writers who benefit from its ethics resources, legal defence fund, and extensive professional network.
TMAC — Travel Media Association of Canada
🇨🇦 Canada· est. 1938
The Travel Media Association of Canada is the professional organisation representing Canadian travel journalists, writers, broadcasters, and digital media creators. Founded in 1938, TMAC is one of the oldest travel media associations in North America.
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