IFWTWA Memberships, Guidelines, Benefits & Application Link
The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a California non-profit, mutual benefit corportion with international business headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, USA.
IFWTWA has journalists and associate members based around the globe.
Regular - For working members of the press.
IFWTWA is open to individual journalists actively publishing or broadcasting in the food, wine and/or travel industries.
Eligibility: A professional paid to write, photograph, film, tape, edit or perform for a publication or broadcast on the subject matter of food, wine or travel, including staff writers, editors, freelance writers, photographers, broadcasters and book authors, but not including public relations professions or those who write about clients.
Minimum requirements most recently approved by the IFWTWA Board of Directors (subject to change), are 2 to 4 links to your most recent articles, photographs or broadcasts within the last 2 years. Book authors need to submit title of book, link, and isbn number. We accept online articles and active blogs.
Regular International - For working members of the press who live outside the United States.
Same information required as Regular Membership.
Associate - For food, wine, and travel industry professionals, including hotels, hospitality, public relations, CVB's, Tourist Boards, and more.
An organization may have more than one Associate Member.
Student - For students enrolled as journalism, you must submit evidence of student status with application.
Dues
Regular Member: $150 annually + $50 first year initiation fee = $200
Regular International Member (Outside the U.S.): $120 annually + $50 first year initiation fee = $170
Associate Member: $235 annually + 50 first year initiation fee =$285
Student Member: $75 annually + $50 first year initiation fee = $125
You can use our on line application or fill it out, print, and mail to: IFWTWA, 1142 South Diamond Bar Blvd. #177, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-2203.
You can pay by PayPal, Google, or check. Please read the Code of Conduct and agree to it before you apply.
Application Form
Benefits for All Members
Annual Conference with Professional Development
Official Press Card
Culinary Division
Chef profiles have been added and all of our chefs’ profiles are on Global Writes "chef category." We also feature wine experts.
Home Page Member Profile
Showcase yourself with your bio, links to your website(s), books and clips. You keep it up-to-date, so it represents your current accomplishments.
IFWTWA On Line Magazine Global Writes
This on line magazine showcases our members’ articles and automatically updates to your public profile. This is an excellent resource for writers seeking publishing and byline opportunities.
Press Pass (members-only monthly newsletter)
Each issue is packed with Association news, upcoming press trips, markets looking for writers, contests, story opportunities, and new member information. Many writers get assignments from Press Pass, and use it to announce to peers and to the public relations community attainments such as new books out, awards, and recognition.
Media Trips/Press Trips
IFWTWA offers its members 2-4 press trips each year plus an annual professional development conference. Everyone is invited to participate in the conference. Hosts determine acceptance for press trips.
Networking Groups: Linkedin, Facebook , Tripatini and Twitter
These groups are open to both members and non-members so they can see what we’re about and build our online presence. We have many PR group members, making it a great place to network and discover opportunities.
YouTube Video Channel
After members upload their food, wine or travel video to their own YouTube Channel, they can request that it be added to the IFWTWA YouTube Channel as well, increasing exposure (views) for participating members.
Regional Membership Directors (RMDs)
RMDs coordinate regional networking opportunities and act as liaisons to assist members and prospective members.
Partnerships:
Food4Media.Com and TravMedia.Com
Our press releases are published to their databases of over 10,000 journalists, and they send a press release when new stories post on Global Writes, increasing exposure for members who submit articles to GW. Associate members get a 30% discount on press releases as long as membership in IFWTWA is confirmed.
Travel4Press.Com (Members Only sign-in page)
Designed to meet the needs of the professional travel writer, Travel4Press offers free, fast and easy access to all the latest travel news sources. We have an additional feature for IFWTWA Journalist Members & Associates.
Special Contacts:
US Embassy for Mexico - Our contact will provide clear answers. Info is on Members Only link page.
Membership Referral Credit
When you refer a new members who list your name on their applications, your dues for the following year will be credited $20.
IFWTWA Home Page Blog - Totally Food, Wine & Travel
Use this as a spot to say thank you or ask questions. Only members can post questions, but anyone can make comments.
Associate Members
In addition to those listed above, Associate Members enjoy these additional benefits:
Press Page
We now have media rates in our on-line press kit with a reduced, reasonable rate for Associate Members. The data for our website page views are updated daily in our online press kit under “About Us.”
Food4Media.Com and TravMedia.Com
Associate members get a 30% discount on their releases as long as membership in IFWTWA is confirmed.
Have any new story angles, press trips or new clients announced in Press Pass. You can link to your site from ours on our links page. You can have our Executive Director send out an e-mail blast every couple of months announcing to all of our members what is happening in your area—advising them of new story opportunities. You can network with our Regular Members on line and at our annual conference or on our media trips. You can participate in our professional development. We will work with you to arrange media trips or regional luncheons. You will have access to all of our members, public and private. You can also submit articles to Global Writes.
As a non-profit organization, our Executive Director, Patricia Anis, and the IFWTWA Board of Directors continually strive to keep adding benefits and staying current. We welcome committee involvement from membership.
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