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

Members will explore new exhibits on Indian resistance and mass incarceration in this behind-the-scenes tour.
Holmes is considered one of the world’s foremost travel photographers.
Merkado is a buzzy community hub and Mexican restaurant at 130 Townsend near the Bay transit hub
Members will explore new exhibits on Indian resistance and mass incarceration in this behind-the-scenes tour.
Holmes is considered one of the world’s foremost travel photographers.
Merkado is a buzzy community hub and Mexican restaurant at 130 Townsend near the Bay transit hub
Shannon Gomes features this imaginative venue in a podcast and post on her Substack.
This Golden Gate Park destination features 55-acres of colorful blooms and exotic plants.
The Travel Showcase is a great way to discover new destinations and story ideas.

MEMBER NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Alec Scott and Lalit Kumar talked about the craft and the business end of travel writing.
The summer issue provides opportunities to showcase our collective talent to a wider audience.
Just a smattering of recent member news.
Alec Scott and Lalit Kumar talked about the craft and the business end of travel writing.
The summer issue provides opportunities to showcase our collective talent to a wider audience.
Just a smattering of recent member news.
Horn was a two-time Lowell Thomas Award winner and Sonoma County native.
Lombardi has a strong background in hospitality, marketing, and community collaboration.
The conference features some of the best writers, editors, and content creators in the industry.
A recent smattering of news from BATW members.
Placer County’s farm-to-fork movement is getting national attention.
All submissions should be sent for editorial review by June 1st.
A smattering of the latest member news.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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