The Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) is pleased to announce its new partnership with The Association Specialists (TAS) as the new secretariat for the society and its members.

President Elisa Elwin said the committee was overwhelmed by the quality of responses to the recent RTF for the position of secretariat. “Although the applicants were all very competitive, we feel TAS and their team members are the most suitable fit for our membership”.

“We are really looking forward to working with the team at TAS during these unprecedented COVID-19 times and are confident this partnership will aid growing the society and strengthening our position as the leading industry authority into the future”.

The TAS team will be led by director of member services Megan Ogier and association management team leader Annie Coulter.

Managing director of TAS, Francis Child said he is “delighted to be working with the committee and members of the ASTW and looks forward to a long and successful partnership”. 

“Our dedicated team are already primed to assist the ASTW to grow and flourish as we come out of the most challenging times their industry has ever faced.  We are excited to be working with a group of professionals ready to remind us how we can participate in our favourite pastime once again – travel”.

The Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) is the most highly respected travel media body in Australia. Founded in 1975 and incorporated in 2011, it is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and honest travel, and the unbiased reporting of it.

TAS head office is located the Sydney lower north shore suburb of St Leonards. For members wishing to contact the secretariat please email secretariat@astw.org.au , call the direct  ASTW phone line on 02 9431 8663 or post a letter to PO Box 576, Crows Nest, NSW 1585, Australia.

About the ASTW

The ASTW is a 300-strong group of travel writers, editors, radio and television broadcasters and producers, bloggers, guide book authors and photographers (as well as travel industry public relations and marketing professionals) whose work appears regularly in major newspapers, magazines, airwaves and websites across Australia and the world.

All ASTW members must satisfy strict criteria to join and are obligated to substantiate their membership annually by providing details of their paid published output or industry participation. They must also adhere to a Code of Ethics. By ensuring that only bona fide applicants are admitted, the ASTW maintains its integrity and the professionalism of the travel industry.