About NYTWA

The New York Travel Writers Association is a non-profit, professional organization composed of individuals who earn a living as travel writers, editors, and broadcasters. Since 1946 it has brought together journalists for fellowship and for information about issues that impact the travel and tourism industry.

Keeping abreast of developments in the world of travel is paramount to this association. To that end, NYTWA holds monthly meetings, many of which are luncheons in which the members get to see new venues in the New York area, meet other travel industry professionals, and/or learn more about a travel company, destination, or attraction. Other meetings feature experts—some of them from NYTWA's ranks—who discuss that affect travel and/or journalism. Increasingly, these include technological, economic, and legal issues.

Membership is on an invitation-only basis, and the organization cannot exceed 80 Active Members, a provision created to maintain NYTWA as an elite group of professionals. Prospective members must be individuals who earn a living as journalists for consumer or trade publications, books, broadcast media, or online media.

Over the years, two additional membership categories have evolved: Retired Members and Associate Members (the latter group consisting of former journalists who joined as Actives, then moved into public relations or marketing). All members of NYTWA are permitted to join other professional organizations.

For further information contact:
Denise Mattia, President,

To host or attend a meeting contact the Program Committee:
Cllint Brownfield, Chair, ,
Marian Betancourt, , or
Louise Weiss,

For information about membership contact the Membership Committee:
Pat Canole, Chair, ,
Geri Bain, , or
Kyle McCarthy,

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