IFWTWA is the organization of choice for food, wine, and travel writers

The International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association creates programs and services to enhance professional development and facilitate networking while creating a marketplace for destinations, brands, and media professionals to collaborate. We strive to meet the dynamic needs of our writers’ community making a lasting impact on the careers of our members.

IFWTWA is the organization of choice for food, wine, and travel writers

2026 IFWTWA Conference

IFWTWA is pleased to announce that the 2026 Professional Development Conference will be in Milwaukee from October 18-22, 2026.

Membership Promotions:

For Regular Membership, which includes Journalist, bloggers, book writers, podcasters, photographers and more IFWTWA is offering to waive the $50 application fee.

For Associate Membership, which includes DMOs and PR, we are offering 50% off your first year’s membership. That is a $128 savings.

Offer good from November 28, 2025 - March 5, 2026.

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2025 IFWTWA Excellence in Journalism

Congrats! Phil Thomas

His winning entry was ‘These European Islands Have 24 Hours of Daylight’.

2025 IFWTWA Photography Contest

Congrats! Therese Iknoian

Her winning entry was ‘Finding the Beat’.

Rich Warren

Indiana Foodways Alliance

Suzanne Corbett

Members Spotlight of the Month

FWT Article of the Month

Photo of the Month: Lake Martin Swamp Tour by Joelle Machia

Drifting through the still swamp waters at dawn on Lake Martin in Louisiana, where cypress trees mirrored the sky, and the world felt perfectly still. A canoe photography tour that was as serene as it was stunning, captured nature’s quiet poetry one frame at a time.

Upcoming Webinars

Beyond Green & Gold: The Many Sides of Green Bay

Join Dave Nershi and Cori Solomon, along with our guest host Nick Meisner, as we discover the many sides of Green Bay.

While Green Bay’s football legacy may put it on many travelers’ radar, the city’s appeal extends well beyond Lambeau Field. Nestled along the waters of Green Bay in northeastern Wisconsin, the destination offers a rich blend of history, culture, outdoor adventure, and authentic Midwestern hospitality. From waterfront attractions and engaging museums to locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, and vibrant year-round events, Green Bay is full of experiences that often surprise first-time visitors and inspire return trips. During this session, you’ll discover the many sides of Green Bay and learn why this welcoming destination deserves a spot on every Wisconsin itinerary.