Comments on: International Travel Writers Alliance

By: happyhousesitter

happyhousesitter — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:07:33 +0000

Let me know how it goes!

By: Jo (The Blond)

Jo (The Blond) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:02:29 +0000

That sounds really good! I think it’s too late to apply now, but I will do after I come back from my travels.

By: happyhousesitter

happyhousesitter — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:18:12 +0000

There are a number of advantages to being a member.You will receive a press card which you can show to other people in the travel industry as a form of validation that you are part of the organization, which I think carries some clout. So let’s say that you would like to write about a particular hotel that you are staying at during your travels. You can show them the press card and often negotiate a better deal for yourself. They can also verify that you are who you say you are by calling the organization. The organization is wiling to call ahead to vouch for you as well. They serve as the go between for travel-industry businesses and writers and photographers, bringing the two together with mutually shared interests.

By: Jo (The Blond)

Jo (The Blond) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:45:45 +0000

I was thinking about applying for the card. Can you let me know what exactly the card gives you?