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SATW Announces Bill Muster Photo Award Winners
The SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards recognizes excellence in photography and is named for renowned photographer Bill Muster, who generously established a foundation to support this annual travel photography award. Since 1981 SATW has presented the Muster Awards and...
End of the Roadmap? How AI Is Rewiring Travel Journalism
By Craig Stoltz What I’m writing about here is not necessarily new -- in fact, some will say it’s just a tl;dr version of “AI is killing travel writing.” Fair point. But for worse or better I do study and write about this stuff regularly, and have some...
🏆 SATW Western Chapter 2025 Award Winners
The SATW Western Chapter is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2025 Chapter Awards! These honors recognize excellence in travel media, spanning powerful storytelling, service journalism, photography, and beyond. This year’s winners impressed judges with their...
This Month in Travel: What SATW Members Are Covering in June
Photo by Pamela Dittmer McKuen From coast to countryside, spa serenity to AI travel tips, SATW members are taking us on unforgettable journeys. This month features hidden Revolutionary War landmarks, craft beer festivals, immersive memoirs, and immersive travel tech...
Celebrating Excellence in Travel Storytelling: Meet the 2025 Canadian Chapter Award Winners
🎉 Cue the champagne (or maple syrup!) The Canadian Chapter of the SATW has announced the winners of its 9th Annual Chapter Awards, honoring standout storytelling in travel media. This year’s ceremony took place on May 27 at the sleek Le Germain Hotel Maple Leaf Square...
This Month in Travel: What SATW Members Are Covering in May
Photo by Lindsay Nieminen Each month, SATW features recent stories, podcasts, and videos from our members. This roundup showcases the wide range of work our talented travel communicators are producing—from uncovering spa secrets in Quebec to following the monarch...
Grow Your Network. Elevate Your Reach.
Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay Join SATW Today and Access the 2025 Virtual Media Marketplace! Are you a travel writer, content creator, publicist, or destination marketer looking to connect with top-tier professionals in the travel media industry? There’s no...
Webinar: How to Pitch a Travel Show
Travel stories come alive on screen—but how do you get yours there? In this SATW webinar, Emmy-winning producer Mike Mackey reveals what it takes to pitch and sell your travel show idea. https://vimeo.com/1008528607/6fc508f902?ts=0&share=copy Here are some key...
This Month in Travel: What SATW Members Are Covering
Welcome to our monthly roundup of where SATW members are exploring, what stories they're telling, and how they're shaping the future of travel media. From exploring music history in Tennessee to tasting your way through Geneva’s chocolate scene or discovering the...
SATW Canadian Chapter Announces 2024 Awards
Society of American Travel Writers Announces 8th Annual Canadian Chapter Award Winners TORONTO, ON – November 27, 2024 — The Canadian Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) announced the recipients of its 8th Annual Chapter Awards Program,...
2025 SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards Announced
Named for the late Bill Muster, a renowned photographer and SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) member, the SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards recognize excellence in travel photography featuring nature, people, and cultures. After serving in WWII, Bill Muster...
SATW Announces 2025 Convention Destination
Lydia Schrandt, SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) President, announced today that the Society will hold its 2025 convention in Detroit, Michigan, on September 10-14th, 2025. The event will be held at the Huntington Place Convention Center, and the host...
SATW Elects New Leadership
The SATW is thrilled to introduce Mary Jo Manzanares as the incoming President-Elect and first digital publisher elected to the SATW presidency. Mary Jo began her blogging career in 2005, long before travel content creation became the powerhouse it is today. With a...
Allianz Partners USA Announces The Launch of Allyz® Travelsmart
Richmond, Virginia, May 29, 2024 – Allianz Partners USA has announced the launch of the Allyz® TravelSmart mobile app, a new digital platform providing travelers with trusted advice and expertise as well as easy access to a wide range of...
2024 SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards Announced
Named for the late Bill Muster, a renowned photographer and SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) member, the SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards recognize excellence in travel photography featuring nature, people, and cultures. After serving in WWII, Bill Muster...
SATW Announces 2024 Convention in Istanbul, Turkiye
https://vimeo.com/871676118/118e1b2ef1 SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) will hold its 2024 convention in Istanbul, Turkiye, on November 12-16th, 2024. Additional details will be coming soon. If you want to keep up with information about the 2024 SATW...
SATW Canadian Chapter Announces 2023 Awards
The SATW Canadian Chapter announced the recipients of its 7th Annual Chapter Awards Program, representing the best of Canadian travel journalism. The awards, which include Best Canadian Travel Story, Best International Travel Story, Best Service Story, Virtual...
2023 SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards Announced
Ferris Wheel at Sunset – Blaine Harrington III, photographer Named for the late Bill Muster, a renowned photographer and SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) member, the SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards recognize excellence in travel photography featuring...