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

De Guzman is the regional editor for Eater’s Northern California/Pacific Northwest sites.
Although the Pokemon World Championships had sold out the San Francisco hotel’s rooms, the BATW board still had an opportunity to experience the Timbri.
Our annual Editors Panel features some of the top editors in the industry.
De Guzman is the regional editor for Eater’s Northern California/Pacific Northwest sites.
Although the Pokemon World Championships had sold out the San Francisco hotel’s rooms, the BATW board still had an opportunity to experience the Timbri.
Our annual Editors Panel features some of the top editors in the industry.
The old naval shipyard is experiencing a renaissance, including the addition of a popular brewery, and craft whiskey tasting room.
Compisi was a wine writer who co-founded the High Sierra Wine Society.
The group also received a tour of Merkado, led by owner Fabian Santos.
The summer issue includes 14 fascinating features by your fellow travel writers.

MEMBER NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Roughly 1,000 people call it home, its most impressive residents may be the ospreys.
Just a smattering of the latest news from our members.
In 1926, Highway 140 opened to Yosemite as the “All-Year Highway.”
Roughly 1,000 people call it home, its most impressive residents may be the ospreys.
Just a smattering of the latest news from our members.
In 1926, Highway 140 opened to Yosemite as the “All-Year Highway.”
Just a smattering of recent member news.
The 129th annual festival on the historic Sonoma Plaza caps a three-year bicentennial celebration.
Just a smattering of recent member news.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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