The Australian Society of Travel Writers elected its office bearers and new board members at the 2020 AGM yesterday. 

President, Elisa Elwin, was thrilled with the response to the call-out for nominations and by offers of support from members willing to assist in sub-committees in 2021.   

“The enthusiasm and devotion of ASTW members is truly gratifying in a year that has been nothing short of heart-breaking for so many in the travel media and tourism industry,” said Elisa.

“I am confident that the vast expertise and experience of the board and sub-committee members will greatly benefit the ASTW in 2021." 

The new ASTW Board comprises:

President: Elisa Elwin
Vice President: Caroline Gladstone
Secretary: Christina Pfeiffer
Treasurer: Kerri McConnel
Writer members: Scott Podmore, Jocelyn Pride, Shirley Sinclair
Digital publisher member: Christina Butcher
Public relations members: Philippa Macken, Shelley Winkel

“We would like to thank outgoing board members Kylee Kay, David McGonigal, Lee Mylne, John Borthwick and Lee Atkinson for their dedication and commitment to the ASTW during an unprecedented year of challenges,” said Elisa.

For more information about ASTW or to become a member, visit www.astw.org.au or contact the Secretariat on secretariat@astw.org.au. 

About the ASTW

The ASTW is a 300-strong group of travel writers, editors, radio and television broadcasters, bloggers, guidebook 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 published output or industry participation.