The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) is a professional organisation of travel writers which was founded in 1998.

PATWA's founding philosophy is to support sustainable development, growth and development of worldwide travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation.

PATWA works with both the public and private sectors to support sustainable growth and improve the quality of travel and tourism.

PATWA adheres to the fundamental principles of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations (UN) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

PATWA is an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).