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.

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
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BATW NEWS & EVENTS

The latest BATW board news, including an official stance on the usage of AI-generated content in our field.
The latest BATW board news, including an official stance on the usage of AI-generated content in our field.
Meet the new BATW members who make up the Editors Council.
Please submit your contributions no later than September 15th.
Members will enjoy light bites, beer and wine while learning what’s new with Visit Oakland.
The VIP tour included lunch in the Gotham Club, Oracle’s exclusive dining and social club.
BATW got an insider’s tour of one of San Francisco’s most resilient neighborhoods.
Learn how to use the travel industry’s only global network connecting media and PR professionals.
This issue includes nine stories about  international locations.
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MEMBER NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Kahja is also the creator and host of the As Told By Podcast, where she interviews Bay Area notables.
Nicole specializes in writing about her favorite city — San Francisco.
Just a sample of the many articles written recently by our 140 members.
Kahja is also the creator and host of the As Told By Podcast, where she interviews Bay Area notables.
Nicole specializes in writing about her favorite city — San Francisco.
Just a sample of the many articles written recently by our 140 members.
Debbie is a restaurant entrepreneur with a flair for writing about food and wine.
Corporate member David Perry’s call to action to stop the stripping of credit card rewards.
Laura is a Smithsonian travel correspondent and contributes regularly to Conde Nast Traveler and other outlets.
Sheree is the newest member of the BATW Editors Council.
Lalit writes a monthly column in ‘India Currents’ magazine.
A smattering of BATW member news for August.
Elisa is our newest provisional member and works in humanitarianism and international development.
Just a smattering of recent news from members.
Phaneuf edits the award-winning stories within Via Magazine.
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CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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