BAY AREA TRAVEL WRITERS

We are a non-profit association of professional travel journalists. We tell our often award-winning stories through many media, old and new — in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, blogs, videos, books, and online publications. 

Benefits of BATW Membership include monthly professional development meetings, networking with editors and destination representatives, publication pitch guide, press card, travel insurance and travel discounts and webinar library.

 

Tana Toraja, Funeral Ceremony

Sulawesi
Photo: Diane LeBow
Geisha

Japan
Photo: John Williamson
Treasure Island

San Francisco
Photo: Morton Beebe
Foggy Day

San Francisco Bay
Photo: David Sanger
Fisherman
Photo: Laurie McAndish King
Beach Beauty

Ruakaka, New Zealand
Photo: Effin Older
Eiffel Tower

Paris
Photo: Matthew Eley
Arches

Utah
Photo: Michael Bernhardt
Hocking Hills

Stargazing
Photo: Valerie Stimac
Tidal Marsh

San Francisco Bay
Photo: David Sanger
Lower Falls,McCloud River

Discover Siskiyou
Photo: John Williamson
Hot air ballooning

Visit Santa Rosa
Photo: John Williamson
Golden Gate

San Francisco Bay
Photo: David Sanger
Sunset

Visit Pacifica
Photo: Molly Blaisdell
Geese

Gray Lodge
Photo: Lee Foster

BATW NEWS & EVENTS

We’ll learn how to start and market a podcast in this engaging one-hour Zoom event.
Register today for this lively destination showcase featuring BATW corporate partners.
Joining us will be guest speaker Anna Marie Presutti, SF Travel’s first female CEO.
We’ll learn how to start and market a podcast in this engaging one-hour Zoom event.
Register today for this lively destination showcase featuring BATW corporate partners.
Joining us will be guest speaker Anna Marie Presutti, SF Travel’s first female CEO.
Topics include crafting concepts and ideas that resonate with a younger audience.
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MEMBER NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Just a smattering of members news for April.
The public was invited to this stellar program at the Bay Area’s premier bookstore.
Just a smattering of members news for April.
The public was invited to this stellar program at the Bay Area’s premier bookstore.
Find out 2025’s biggest influences in food, beverage, travel and more in this special BATW-hosted presentation.
Museum Month makes it easy to experience exclusive exhibits, guided tours, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations.
A smattering of the most recent member news.
There’s no shortage of outdoor adventure, family fun, delicious food and incredible wine in Santa Maria Valley
Deadline to submit your article for the spring issue is March 15.
Hotel Vista Sierra is the perfect starting point for guests to explore scenic trails and vibrant local culture
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CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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