Come Celebrate our 30th year Anniversary
30 years of connecting the best writers with the best editors in the land
Travel Classics West 2024
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
November 21-24, 2024
Conference Registration
Conference Fees:
Non-refundable Application Fee: $50
Early Bird Conference Fee (until March 15, 2024): $750
After March 15, 2024: $900
Note: Total conference fee is due in full at the time of acceptance
Registration is not confirmed without your conference fee
*All conference attendees are required to stay at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Hotel fee is in addition to conference fee.
Accommodations (In addition to conference fee):
The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
$299 (USD) per night for Single; $349 for Double occupancy. Taxes, resort fees, gratuities, Wi-Fi and daily breakfast are included with each guest room.
Please note: *All conference attendees are required to stay at The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
A hotel reservation link will be given to writers shortly after acceptance.
Qualifications:
Open to 45 professional travel writers who have published a minimum of three major magazine articles within the last 18 months. A list of publication credits must accompany the application, along with three qualifying clips. Major magazines include national print publications with a circulation of 2 million or more; regional publications with a circulation of 3 million or more; well-recognized magazines in print 50-years or longer. Online stories associated with major print publications will be considered; personal blogs will not.
Application Notes:
- If you are concerned about your qualifications, please contact Maren Rudolph at maren@travelclassics.com for confirmation on eligibility before paying the application fee.
- You will be notified of your acceptance two weeks after receipt of your application. Once the conference is full, word will be posted on the website. If you are late in registering and would like to be put on a wait list, the $50 non-refundable application fee is still applicable. Qualified waitlisted attendees will have priority for the next conference.
Diversity and Inclusion
Travel Classics welcomes qualified writers of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Because Travel Classics strives to find an equitable balance between past attendees and new writers, great care will be given in the application review process. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance 2 weeks after receipt of their application. Vancouver waitlisted attendees will be accepted first. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Refunds:
Complete payment is expected at the time of acceptance. If for any reason an applicant decides not to attend the conference, the conference fee will be refunded in full up until May 1, 2024. After May 1, refunds are at 50% until September 1. After September 1, no refunds given unless Travel Classics is able to fill the conference spot. There will be no refunds given for any reason after November 1, once the conference program is set. Qualified wait-listed attendees will receive priority for the 2025 Conferences. See Terms and Conditions for Refund Schedule.
Conference and Accommodations fees include:
- 3 nights accommodations, with breakfast and Wi-Fi
- 3 scheduled breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Refreshments during 4 scheduled breaks
- All evening activities (including transportation to and from offsite events)
- Editor presentations and one-on-one consultations with 7 or more editors
- Exposure on TravelClassics.com
- Networking with 20 or more Tourism Destination heads from around the world
Not included:
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Transportation to and from Phoenix Airport
Please read Terms & Conditions before completing your application form.
For more information, contact Maren Rudolph at maren@travelclassics.com.
How To Submit Your Application:
STEP 1: complete the form below, then click to download
STEP 2: submit this form on-line or mail to
Travel Classics
PO Box 288
Irvington, NY 10533
STEP 3: Email list of recently published articles, along with links to 3 of your favorite clips to maren@travelclassics.com. If you prefer, you may send PDFs or hard copies to the address above.
STEP 4: Mail your application fee to the address above or pay online using the PayPal link below. Note: With PayPal an additional 3% transaction fee applies. PayPal is preferable, only because this makes the refund process faster.
Your application fee must be received before your application will be considered.
Check here to indicate that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions (REQUIRED).
Pay online (via PayPal):
(fees + 3% service charge)
CONFERENCE FEES
A- Application fee $51.50
B- Early Bird Conference Fee $772.50 (Before March 1, 2024)
C Regular Conference Fee $927.00 (Between March 1 and November 1, 2024)
or mail your check to:
Travel Classics: P.O. Box 288, Irvington, NY 10533
Check here to indicate that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions (REQUIRED).
