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

The Travel Showcase is a great way to discover new destinations and story ideas.
This Golden Gate Park destination features 55-acres of colorful blooms and exotic plants.
Members will explore new exhibits on Indian resistance and mass incarceration in this behind-the-scenes tour.
The Travel Showcase is a great way to discover new destinations and story ideas.
This Golden Gate Park destination features 55-acres of colorful blooms and exotic plants.
Members will explore new exhibits on Indian resistance and mass incarceration in this behind-the-scenes tour.
Watch an engaging two-minute video to learn a new Instagram skill.
The minutes for the board retreat will be posted, soon, under BATW BOD Meetings.
The Hospitality Trends Report forecasts the biggest influences in food, beverage, hotels, travel, marketing, and social media.
The museum is an impassioned, multifaceted immersive experience.
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MEMBER NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

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.
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.
Williams is a senior account executive with Madden Media.
Julie began her writing and editing career in England.
Visit Concord springs a citywide Valentine’s surprise.
Placer County’s dining landscape extends far beyond one standout kitchen.
A smattering of recent member news.
Audrey covers travel and cultural stories along the coast of California and Hawaii.
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CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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