The Australian Society of Travel Writers (astw.org.au) is delighted to announce Tourism Australia will once again sponsor the awards for Best Australian Travel Story (over 1000 words) and Best Australian Travel Story (under 1000 words).

Tourism Australia (tourism.australia.com) is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events.

The Best Australian Travel Story categories are for destination articles about travel destinations or products within Australia. They may range from a single destination to several destinations, products or activities that are thematically linked.

The closely contested award is one of 21 to be presented at the ASTW Awards for Excellence gala evening on 18 August, 2018. The celebration of outstanding travel writing, photography, and tourism communications is part of the annual ASTW Convention to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 16-19 August, 2018.

Tourism Australia will be sponsoring the award along with prizes, which will see the winners receive two return domestic economy airfares to any Australian port from their home city.

For more information about sponsoring awards, lunches or events; attending events as a member's guest; or for membership inquiries, please visit our website for more information or contact secretariat@astw.org.au

About the ASTW

The ASTW is a 300-strong group of travel writers, editors, radio and television broadcasters, bloggers, digital influencers, 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 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.