The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is now a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them.
In 1954 a group of prominent Frenchmen started rating restaurants. This small group, along with an American, conceptualized an international version of their organization. It became the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), when formally created as a non-profit organization in California in 1983. continued…
Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage
September 26 – October 2, 2010
Enjoy a Taste of Nova Scotia as IFWTWA explores its wonders. We’ll be traveling from Halifax, to the Bay Fundy, rafting, vineyards, Port Williams, South Shore, and Luneburg (UNESCO). Halifax via Mahone Bay and Peggy’s Cover will help you get a feel for the vibrant seaside city with its attractions and dining establishments. See itinerary for full details.
Itinerary | Registration form
A bite of Switzerland—with Food, Culture & Wine
September 11–18, 2010
Switzerland has long been noted as a gourmet destination. Especially for IFWTWA, this trip is going to offer food, wine, and cultural experiences. We will tour the Eastern part of Switzerland, the Appenzell, which is famous for its authentic architecture and rural lifestyle. Heading west, we will cross the language border and enter the French speaking area. The terraced vineyards of the UNESCO Lavaux region, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, have been producing wines for centuries, and are rich in history and living tradition. Itinerary | Registration form
IFWTWA’s "June in Rockland, Maine" Media Trip
June 6 – 10, 2010
Sponsored by Historic Inns of Rockland, ME this trip is packed with fantastic scheduled and optional events including: Board the Trolley for Port Clyde and the chance for a Lobster 101 Lesson; Tour a Lobster Pound & Processing plant with Maine Lobster Processors; Enjoy a lobster dinner aboard the Monhegan Boat Lines; Enjoy a sunset cruise taking you past gorgeous islands, including the Andrew Wyeth compound.; Join the PR Partners to learn more about participating Rockland businesses; Appetizers provided by local restaurants; Wines provided by local vineyards. Itinerary | Registration form
IFWTWA Temecula Wine Country Tour
May 16-19, 2010
This trip is limited to 10 writers (no spouses) so sign up early.
It will be a great trip including:
- Temecula Creek Inn
- Smooth Jazz event & dinner at Thornton Winery
- Iron Chef Cooking Adventure at Baily Restaurant
- Hot Air Balloon Adventure
- Too much to list here, see the itinerary!
Itinerary | Registration form
IFWTWA Conference at Sea 2010
January 9-16, 2010
Members are invited to join the festivities as we sail the Eastern Caribbean on Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam. We depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 5:00 PM (all aboard 3:30 PM) and stop at Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. We will arrange exciting excursions where possible. Itinerary | Registration form
