Australia's peak body for travel media
The Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) is the respected peak body for Australian travel media. Founded in 1975 and incorporated in 2011, it is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and honest travel writing and representation. Members include travel editors, travel journalists, digital publishers and PR representatives.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Australian Society of Travel Writers acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
"As writers, we tend to work in isolation, crafting stories and running our businesses alone. Coming to the ASTW Convention is like meeting colleagues and mentors around the watercooler: sharing, learning, listening and growing. I always walk away inspired and challenged."
