Joining SATW has been one of the best decisions
of my career. The contacts I’ve made alone make the
price of membership worthwhile.
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WHY JOIN SATW
- Networking opportunities for travel journalists and travel publicists including one-on-one Marketplace meet-ups at meetings and conventions
- Professional development opportunities
- Chapter and Council meetings throughout the year and our Annual Convention designed to introduce members to new destinations around
the world - A listing in our member directory, used by media and visitor bureaus to locate the top professionals in the travel and travel writing industries
- The Traveler member publication is filled with information on new contacts, research trips, story queries and valuable travel industry articles.
- Member discounts on evacuation insurance, travel gear, photographic supplies, airport parking, airport VIP lounges, car sharing, hotel rates, vacation packages, guidebooks, and more
- Access to the members-only section of this website
- Writing and photography competitions recognizing professional work
- Inclusion into the SATW media database which is used to match media inquiries with member experts on topics and destinations
- Opportunity to list your blog link on the SATW website
HOW TO JOIN SATW
When you apply for membership to SATW, you become part of a Council (Freelance, Editors, or Associates), based on your role in the industry, and part of a Chapter, based on your geographical location (Eastern, Central States, Western, Canadian). Applicants must reside in the U.S. or Canada or have their work published primarily through North American media.
STEP 1: DETERMINE YOUR TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP.
Freelance
You are a travel journalist who receives
payment for the content you produce in
published outlets and you reach a significant
audience, or are a website/blog
owner with an average of 10,000 UVs
per month. All fees are in US Dollars.
Application fee is $75
New Member fee is $100
Annual dues are $155
Editor
You work primarily as a staff editor of travel media with a readership of 25,000 or more per month, or are a salaried editor or staff writer. All fees are in US Dollars
Application fee is $75
New Member fee is $100
Annual dues are $155
Associate
You are a publicist or public relations representative in the travel industry. All fees are in US Dollars.
Application fee is $125
New Member fee is $200
Annual dues are $300
STEP 2: APPLY.
- Fill out application form
- Sign Code of Ethics at end of form
- Submit application fee and new member fee
- Wait to hear from the membership coordinator, who will verify your application and may request more information
- Upon acceptance into SATW, pay membership dues
Read through the review process your application goes through.
Click the link below to apply in your membership category:
FREELANCEEDITORSASSOCIATESBLOGGERS AND WEBSITE OWNERS