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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2026 IFWTWA Excellence in Journalism & Video Contest

IFWTWA is excited to announce that the 2026 Excellence in Journalism & Video Contest opens for submissions on August 19, 2026, and runs through September 18, 2026.

Fred Hadifar

Amish Country Indiana

Nancy Mueller

Members Spotlight of the Month

FWT Article of the Month

Photo of the Month: Leopard Masaimara by Melanie Votaw

This female leopard was the mother of a young male, who was in a tree several yards from her, eating his gazelle kill. We watched the two of them for an hour until the male came down the tree, at which time his mother got up and walked toward him to reunite with her boy.

Upcoming Webinars

Monetize Your Travel Content: An Introduction to Affiliate Marketing

Guest Host: Susan Lanier-Graham

You’re already recommending hotels, tours, travel products, and experiences—so why not earn from those recommendations? In this practical introduction to affiliate marketing, Susan Lanier-Graham will explain how affiliate marketing works, where to find opportunities, and how to incorporate affiliate links naturally into your travel content. You’ll also learn which content is most likely to generate revenue, what to look for in affiliate programs, and common mistakes to avoid.