For the first time at its annual convention, the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) is offering a trade show exhibition for travel products, clothing, accessories, booking services, and public relations related products for companies to showcase to the more-than 400 attendees expected to participate in this year’s show. Additionally, sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the convention to maximize exposure to SATW members – Travel’s Most Trusted Voices.

The 2013 SATW Annual Convention will take place on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi from Oct.

20 – 25, 2013 and offer professional development sessions, discussions of current trends in the travel industry and networking opportunities. The convention is expected to welcome more than 400 members, including the travel industry’s most highly regarded writers, photographers, editors, lecturers, bloggers, broadcasters, video and film producers and public relations representatives.

The annual convention provides highly visible opportunities for companies to showcase their name, products and services to members at the show and through direct member communications throughout the year.

“Sponsorship at the annual convention is an excellent opportunity to meet with current customers and discover potential clients through our highly visible arena filled with North America’s best travel writers,” said Lillian Africano, president of SATW, adding: “We offer different levels allowing companies to tailor opportunities to their specific needs.”

The Society’s 1,100-plus members include journalists, photographers, editors, bloggers and online content providers, film lecturers, television and film producers, and travel industry public relations representatives.

Society of American Travel Writers, www.

SATW.org