About ASTW

Awards for Excellence

Member Benefits

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.

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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. 

 

 

What our members say

 

"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."


Caro Ryan
Writer member and winner Best Travel Video ASTW Awards for Excellence 2022

“It can be easy for PRs to be a little afraid of the media – the writers, the editors, the content creators – who have the power to vet our pitches. So, we have a choice: we can grow a thick skin, or we can get to know the hearts and minds of the people behind the bylines and learn what motivates them to choose “yes”. Whether you are starting out in your career or finding yourself stuck and wanting to bounce ideas with some of Australia’s best travel media, the ASTW offers a friendly space for formal and informal networking and learning. It also affords the chance for PRs to buddy up with an industry associate and tackle some of the challenges we face in our own profession.”

Shelley Winkel
Communicator of the Year Award winner 2020