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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 better time to join the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) — and here’s why.
Registration is now open for the 2025 SATW Virtual Media Marketplace!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 11
⏰ Appointments: 8:00 AM – 11:55 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 2:55 PM ET
🍹 Virtual Happy Hour: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
📅 Registration Window: May 8 – June 6
This exclusive, members-only event brings together the best of SATW — professional travel journalists and storytellers, destinations, and PR pros — for a fast-paced, high-impact day of virtual appointments and casual networking. It’s designed to help you build relationships that last far beyond the screen.
💡 Not a member yet? You can still participate!
Apply to join SATW today and, if approved, you'll be eligible to register for the Virtual Media Marketplace immediately.
What to Expect:
- Curated One-on-One Appointments: Meet with journalists, publicists, and destination reps based on your interests and goals.
- Schedule Flexibility: Customize your availability — no more missing lunch or scrambling between calls.
- Time Zone Smart: Appointment slots are displayed in your local time.
- No Preferencing Period: Start requesting appointments as soon as you register — from May 9 through June 6.
- Relax and Recharge: Our new Virtual Happy Hour takes place after appointments to let you wind down and make connections in a more casual setting.
Registration Fees:
- Active Members: Free
- Associate Members: $250
↳ Bonus: If you’re also attending the Annual Convention, you’ll receive a $250 rebate toward your convention registration.
Want to Get Even More Visibility?
Sponsorship Opportunity Available – One Slot Only!
Be the exclusive sponsor of the 2025 Virtual Media Marketplace and showcase your organization to 250+ top-tier travel media professionals.
Sponsorship includes:
- Pre- and post-event email promotion
- A video spotlight (1–3 minutes) during the Happy Hour
- One-year organizational membership (includes 3 associate seats — $1,120 value)
- Banner ad in the Marketplace platform
- Dedicated time in the event to connect with attendees
Interested? Email [email protected] today to claim your spot.
Why Join SATW?
The SATW community is where travel’s most trusted storytellers and communicators come together to inspire, inform, and grow. Membership opens doors to exclusive networking opportunities, industry recognition, and events like the Virtual Media Marketplace — designed to help you make real connections in a virtual world.
Don’t miss out. Apply now, join us, and start building meaningful media relationships.
📆 Registration closes: Friday, June 6 at 11:59 PM ET
📝 Apply for membership: satw.org/join (Click “Set up an account” to access the application)