Join as an Active or Provisional Member
Benefits of Active Membership
BATW provides active members with professional development and networking opportunities, access to fascinating venues and press trips, and lots of fun. Membership benefits include:
- Monthly Meetings
- Published listing in the BATW Directory (online and paper versions)
- Sponsored Press Trips and Events
- Educational Panels
- Vote in Organization
- Networking Opportunities
- Access to BATW website members section, including an extensive Professional Development section
- BATW’s Listserve, for informal research and discussion
- Access to BATW’s Associates Marketplace
- Personalized Press Card
Requirements for Active Membership
During the twelve months immediately preceding application, applicants for active membership must have achieved publication under one of (or in a combination equivalent to) the following minimum criteria:
- Two feature travel articles or five short travel articles or 12 travel photographs in consumer or trade publications.
- One travel book or travel video from a recognized publisher; or independently published travel book approved by the BATW Board of Directors.
- Web contributions, if; 1) the published work is clearly editorial; 2) the site has more than 30,000 unique hits a month; and 3) the site pays writers at market rates. Minimum editorial requirements are: the equivalent of two travel features (of at least 1,000 words each); or five short travel articles (of at least 300 words each). Please send hard copies clips with your application and include the web URL for each submission.
- A self-published travel website will be considered if it consistently has a minimum of 25,000 unique hits a month; if the site contributes to the applicant’s income in a demonstrable manner; and if the site contains informative and independent editorial content that is clearly separate from advertising and advertorials.
- Publication in other media such as public presentations, exhibitions or contributions in a form recognized and approved by the Board of Directors.
- Agreement to abide by BATW Professional Conduct Guidelines.
- Applicants must include hard copies of their clips that include each publication’s name and the date the material appeared, the nature of the publication, audited circulation figures for the publication; and the editor’s name and contact information.
Dues: Annual dues of $75 plus a $25 one-time application fee.
To apply, use the online application form or download a traditional paper-based application to submit by mail.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions are on the FAQ page.
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Benefits of Provisional Membership
- Monthly Meetings
- Published listing in the BATW Directory (online and paper versions)
- Educational Panels
- Networking Opportunities
- Access to Mentoring Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Access to BATW website members section, including an extensive Professional Development section
- BATW’s Listserve, for informal research and discussion
- Access to BATW’s Associates Marketplace
Requirements for Provisional Membership
Applicants for provisional membership must meet the following minimum criteria:
- A serious interest in achieving professional status as a travel writer and/or travel photographer
- A commitment to attend a minimum of three meetings per year
- A commitment to attain Active Membership status within two years
- Agreement to abide by BATW Professional Conduct Guidelines.
- With your application for Provisional membership, please include a 300 word personal essay that indicates why you want to join BATW; what experience you have to date with travel writing and/or travel photography; and your intention regarding travel writing/travel photography.
Dues: Annual dues of $75 plus a $25 one-time application fee.
To apply, use the online application form or download a traditional paper-based application to submit by mail.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions are on the FAQ page.