The British Guild of Travel Writers is a community of accredited writers, photographers, bloggers and broadcasters; the trusted body for independent editorial comment and expert content on worldwide travel
Pick up any national newspaper or travel magazine and you will find our work. Turn on the radio, switch on your computer, fire up your mobile phone and we’re there. We’ve been to every corner of the globe – and written about it, photographed it, spoken about it. From a luxury cruise ship to an off-the-beaten-track hostel, we’ve been there.
The British Guild of Travel Writers is:
A seal of quality: The Guild is the bastion of reliability in the fiercely competitive world of journalism. Membership criteria are rigorous and members adhere to a strict Code of Conduct.
Well-connected: The industry is all about extensive networking, and we particularly value our strong links with tourist boards, PR companies, hotel owners and tour operators.
Independent: We always get to the heart of a destination and find the real story. We are not easily influenced – by fads and fashions, or by any number of fancy cocktails or meals.
Experienced: Active since 1960, we have seen many changes to the media industry. Our members have not only been responding to these changes but influencing them.
Contemporary: We are at the forefront of industry trends; we visit emerging destinations; we write for online media, we vlog, and we have over 250,000 followers on social media.
Our publications
Recently our members have written – and won awards – for well-established, global, online and print publications in the consumer and trade sector, such as:
Magazines: National Geographic Traveller, Condé Nast, Wanderlust, in-flight magazines
Newspapers: The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent
Guide books: Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Bradt, Frommer’s
Websites and blogs: Suitcase magazine, Adventure.com, Silver Travel Advisor
Trade publications: Travel Weekly, TTG, Travel Bulletin
Our Commitments
As part of our full Code of Conduct, which all members must agree to annually (viewable in the members’ area), the BGTW membership make the following commitments:
Members of the British Guild of Travel Writers will:
- Report objectively and fairly, with the aim of keeping the public fully and clearly informed on all relevant aspects of travel.
- Accept the offerings of tourist boards, PRs and others only on the clear understanding that they are in no way obliged to promote any or all of the relevant operations.
- Should, in all professional settings, conduct themselves in a way that reflects the prestige and good reputation of the Guild.
- Demonstrate respect to and for others within the Guild and the broader travel and travel media community.
- Not accept any work in the fields of publicity, promotions or public relations for travel-related organisations if doing so might compromise the professional standards required of Guild members, or the good standing and reputation of the Guild.
- Consent to regular audits, to ensure that the work produced is still of sufficient quality and quantity to retain Guild membership. These will take place at annual renewal time.
- Accept that any infringement of these rules may result in investigation and such investigations may, at the discretion of the Board, suspend or terminate Guild membership.
Contact us
Are you interested in working with the British Guild of Travel Writers? Perhaps you would like to learn more about our events or publications? Please email [email protected] or call 020 8144 8713.