SATW: Inspiring Travel Through Responsible Journalism.
SATW: Inspiring Travel Through Responsible Journalism.
Deadline for proposals: April 5, 2024
Share your voice, your experience, your talents and insights—perhaps your biggest cautionary tale—with North America’s premier travel writing organization: SATW (Society of American Travel Writers). Presenting at SATW is your chance to connect with top travel media and content creators, as well as PR practitioners representing destinations and travel brands from across the globe.
SATW meets annually for five jam-packed days of meetings, media tours and professional development. Non-member presenters are welcome to join us for the entire event. Sample local color, join us for media tours, and network with travel industry professionals. Presenting at SATW is more than just a speaking gig.
Key points:
SATW (the Society of American Travel Writers) is a professional organization composed of the travel industry’s most experienced journalists, photographers, editors, broadcast/video/film producers, bloggers, website owners, public relations experts and hospitality industry representatives primarily from the United States and Canada.
SATW, founded in 1955, has more than 1,000 members. “Active” members are content creators (writers, editors, photographers, digital publishers, etc.) who contribute to some of the most influential print, digital, audio and broadcast platforms. “Associate” members represent travel and hospitality brands and media relations agencies.
SATW is the premier networking organization bringing all of those professions together. Because all applicants must agree to the organization’s Code of Ethics, SATW is able to maintain the highest level of professional excellence among its members. Learn more at www.satw.org.
SATW Annual Convention
Professional development is an important part of our annual convention. We seek dynamic speakers who are successful professionals in their fields, who have unique expertise or insights and who can address our members in engaging and enlightening presentations. We are looking for diverse speakers to bring their expertise to all topics.
Presenting at SATW is an opportunity to connect with travel writers, editors, digital publishers, broadcasters, photographers, videographers, influencers and media relations professionals representing destinations and travel businesses around the world. SATW conventions average 200 attendees, 65 percent are Actives members, 35 percent are Associates.
Other SATW meetings throughout the year include Editors Council, Freelance Council, Digital Publishers Council and Chapter Meetings (Western, Eastern, Central States, Canadian).
SATW 2024
The 2024 Annual Convention will be November 12-16, in Istanbul Turkey.
Professional development will be presented on one day of the convention, to be determined. At a minimum, speakers should plan to arrive the day before their presentation.
Professional Development Sessions
Speakers are sought in three general categories:
Presentations should be approximately 50 minutes, including time for questions. Consecutive sessions may be available for speakers proposing hands-on activities during the second session. Depending on the topic, speakers may be grouped in panels. Speakers also may be asked to participate in additional sessions.
SATW is committed to a diverse, equitable, accessible and inclusive membership that mirrors the traveling public as well as worldwide citizenry. Every effort will be made to ensure all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and cultural and religious beliefs are welcomed throughout the SATW community, including membership and leadership roles. We appreciate diverse voices and seek to include full representation in all our events, activities and communications.
Selection Process
Those submitting applications are not guaranteed a speaking opportunity. Applications are reviewed and accepted based on applicability, relevance, programming needs and speaker qualifications. Decisions and selections will be ongoing until the program is finalized.
You are encouraged to submit a brief video of yourself describing your proposed presentation.
Timeline (subject to change):
May 25, 2024 Speakers to be confirmed
August, 2024 Collateral materials due (see above)
September, 2024 Speakers to inform SATW of AV needs
3 weeks before convention Final presentation deck is due (see above)
Please submit your proposal here.
Please send any questions to Professional Development Committee Chair Jane Wooldridge at [email protected].
Speakers Agreement
Submission of a proposal to present at the convention constitutes agreement with the conditions listed below. All speakers/panelists/moderators will be asked to sign the document below.
It is agreed between SATW and you (“Speaker”) that:
Submission of a proposal to present at the convention constitutes agreement with the conditions listed above.
This agreement must be signed prior to any speaker announcement. A copy of this agreement co-signed by SATW will be provided upon request
Rev. 4.24.23
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
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
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
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