Media Membership

Media membership is free and available to all journalists (print or electronic media). This includes, but is not limited to media companies, publishers, editors, writers, columnists, photographers, producers, anchors, reporters, content creators, bloggers, vloggers and other media professionals.

Special Benefits

• Invitations for FAM tours, openings/launches, press meets, and networking events. This includes passes and vouchers from our partner hotels, airlines, and destinations. Please note these will be sent out to select members based on our guidelines.

Individuals

Individual membership is available at a very nominal annual membership fee and is open to all professionals from the travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, and non-trade specific sectors.

Special Benefits

• Self-nomination with fast track to various categories of our annual awards.

Companies

Corporate membership is available to companies directly or indirectly related to the travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, and non-trade specific sectors.

Companies can nominate five members.

Special Benefits

• Can use branding provided by us with the prefix to our logo stating: Member of Pacific Area Travel Writers Association.
• Self-nomination with a fast track to various categories of our annual awards.

Institutions / Governments

Institutional membership is available to governments, agencies, and organisations directly or indirectly related to the travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation and non-trade specific sectors.

This category allows the nomination of 10 people as members.

Special Benefits

• Can use branding provided by us with the prefix to our logo stating: Member of Pacific Area Travel Writers Association.
• Self-nomination with a fast track to various categories of our annual awards.
• Pre-reserved seating for 10 delegates at the PATWA World Tourism and Aviation Leader’s Summit and PATWA International Travel Awards.

Annual Benefits

As a member, you get complimentary access to all our annual events with special pre-reserved seating for the media and VIPs.

• Members of the media and individuals will get one event pass
• Companies will get five passes
• Institutional members or governments will get 10 passes

Members will be able to download and access the PATWA handbook launched annually at the PATWA World Tourism & Aviation Leaders Meet and the PATWA International Travel Awards at ITB, Berlin, and our coffee table books and publications.

Membership Terms & Conditions

• Membership will be granted to any applicant at the discretion of the PATWA board.
• Members must pay annual and other subscription fees as the PATWA board prescribes from time to time.
• We will advise all members of the annual fees for the upcoming year at the time of renewal.
• Your membership does not make you a part of the board or the PATWA International Awards Council and jury or give you the right to nominate or vote.
• You have no claims to the organisation or any of its events and activities.
• Your membership does not guarantee a shortlist or selection by the PATWA International Awards Council.
• Media and individual members may not use our name, logo, content, or collateral in any form whatsoever.
• Membership approval, renewals, and cancellations for all categories is at the sole discretion of the PATWA International Council.
• Reminders for renewals will be auto-generated and sent to your registered email four weeks, two weeks, and finally three days before the expiry date. Renewals not made on or before the expiry date shall be terminated automatically.

Termination

The Board may and will terminate the membership or may take any legal action if any member:

• Is found using the PATWA logo, branding, or name without prior approval or consent.
• Uses our name to further any personal or business interests/benefits.
• Asks for/claims the right to vote, apply for a position in the organisation, or be part of the awards jury.
• Claims to represent the organisation privately, publicly or in the media.