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

Several destination members joined the journalists for dumplings and drinks at 5 Spiced Kitchen.
Join us for no-host drinks and bites at Above Fifth, the rooftop bar at the AC Hotel San Rafael.
The meeting will include updates from SF Travel’s new CEO, and the Ferry Building programming director.
Several destination members joined the journalists for dumplings and drinks at 5 Spiced Kitchen.
Join us for no-host drinks and bites at Above Fifth, the rooftop bar at the AC Hotel San Rafael.
The meeting will include updates from SF Travel’s new CEO, and the Ferry Building programming director.
Two of BATW broadcast veterans share tips on producing a successful podcast
Register today for this lively destination showcase featuring BATW corporate partners.
An update on BATW news from President Amy Sherman
We’ll learn how to start and market a podcast in this engaging one-hour Zoom event.
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

A smattering of recent news from our members.
A summer roundup of Lake Tahoe places to eat, stay and play.
Kim’s work has supported organizations like Visit Oakland and the Ronald McDonald House.
A smattering of recent news from our members.
A summer roundup of Lake Tahoe places to eat, stay and play.
Kim’s work has supported organizations like Visit Oakland and the Ronald McDonald House.
Craig specializes in outdoor and adventure travel, particularly camping, ultra-distance biking, and hiking
Craig Benson’s recap of our April event at the Presidio
A smattering of member news for May.
Just a smattering of members news for April.
The public was invited to this stellar program at the Bay Area’s premier bookstore.
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CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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