SATW Benefits

Discover the Benefits of SATW Membership and learn how joining our community can elevate your career and connect you with industry leaders worldwide.

ESTABLISHED 1955

GLOBAL CHAPTERS

1000+ MEMBERS

ANNUAL EVENTS

INDUSTRY AWARDS

ESTABLISHED 1955

ANNUAL EVENTS

1000+ MEMBERS

GLOBAL CHAPTERS

Benefits For Writers, Photographers, & Video Creators

Get Published

We connect top industry voices with the most respected travel publications for writing, photography, and video production gigs.

Travel More Often

Earn access to exclusive paid writing and sponsored content creation opportunities from our associate members.

Travel for Less

Members get access to 450+ exclusive discounts on airfare, hotels, attractions, & travel services, more than covering dues!

Networking Events

Connect with top creators, learn from industry experts, and secure paid gigs from  associate members at global and local events.

Professional Development

Webinars and workshops designed to help you stay ahead of industry trends, sharpen your skills, and explore new opportunities.

Local Connections

Whether looking for new writing gigs or professional development, our chapter events bring valuable connections to your region.

Keep Up With News

Our weekly newsletter keeps you up-to-date with industry news that impacts your travel writing business.

Win Industry Awards

SATW Awards recognize stories and photography worthy of critical acclaim and industry accolades.

A huge benefit of SATW membership: Street cred. To editors and the travel industry, you will never be mistaken for one of the army of amateur/ bogus travel writers out there.”

Jeremy Camarillo Dunn, Jr.

Freelance Travel Writer

“The more I participate in SATW, the more I realize the value is in the expertise of fellow members. It's a good education and good fun to be surrounded by accomplished and generous writers, photographers, publishers, marketers, and travelers.”

Kristin Henning

Freelance Travel Writer

Benefits For Travel Publications, Tourism Directors, & Businesses

Reach Top Creators

Connect online & in-person with our vetted directory of professional travel writers, photographers, and video creators.

Promote Destinations & Businesses

Gain visibility for your brand, destination, or travel business through features in travel stories, articles, videos, and blog posts.

Host Press Trips

Invite qualified travel creators to experience your destination or service, creating authentic content that reaches new audiences.

Access Travel Content

License high-quality articles, photography, and videos produced by members to enrich your marketing and promotional materials.

Sponsor Events

Becoming a sponsor of our annual convention or associate sponsor gives you the highest level of reach to our members.

SATW Directory

Direct contact information for our members for coordinating trips, content, and collaboration.

Stay Up To Date

Never miss the most important industry news that impacts your business with our weekly industry newsletter.

Spotlight Your Business

When researching destinations, accomodations, and travel services, SATW members begin with yours.

“One of the benefits of an SATW membership for me includes access to membership lists because the specialties of each member is displayed. I have had the pleasure of hosting numerous SATW members who produced beautiful stories about Birmingham.

Vickie Ashford-Thompson

Associate

“It’s the relationships I develop through engagement at SATW events that truly bears fruit. Dollar for dollar– I have yet to find another organization that provides such a strong ROI.”

Karyl Leigh Barnes

Associate

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