Application Deadline: Submit your application by 15 January 2025. Selected delegates will be announced by mid-February 2025.

Thank you for your interest in applying to be considered to attend the Adventure Travel World Summit 2025 as an Official Media Delegate. 

The Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) is the preeminent opportunity for adventure travel industry professionals to gather from around the world for networking, education, and inspiration.  

Selected Official Media delegates will learn about new companies and trends in the adventure tourism space, discover stories from operators and destinations, and form new lasting relationships. Immersive adventure activities on Pre-Summit Adventures and the Day of Adventure will give travel media the chance to discover the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Chile.

In the interest of maintaining a healthy dynamic of diverse business interests in the final event delegation, there is a limited maximum number of 50 Official Media delegate spots at the Summit, both fully-hosted (30) and complimentary registration (20). Selections for fully-hosted spots will be made from the pool of applications received. (More details on hosted and comp registration spots below.)

Who should apply

The ATTA and our Chilean hosts are seeking media delegates specializing in ecotourism, adventure travel, and sustainability who target audiences in:

• United States
• Canada
• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Nordic countries)
• Latin America (Brazil)
• Australia
• Asia (China, Japan, India)

Qualified Media Types Include:

• Freelance Journalists with a proven record of publishing in major lifestyle outlets or verticals focused on travel, outdoor adventure, culture, and sustainability, reaching national and global audiences (print and digital).
• Magazine, Newspaper, or Digital Editors from mainstream lifestyle outlets and vertical publications focusing on travel, outdoor adventure, culture, or sustainability with broad readership.
• Travel Content Creators (Influencers/Bloggers) who regularly produce editorial content on adventure travel, culture, or environmental topics, with a large, engaged audience (limited spots).
• Broadcast Journalists & Producers whose stories in television, radio, or podcast formats cover adventure travel or sustainability topics.

Publishers, advertising sales representatives, personal or hobby bloggers, PR agency representatives, marketing agencies/content developers, and film/video producers are not eligible to apply as an Official Media Delegate. Anyone with an interest in the global adventure travel industry may register to attend as a regular event delegate.

Schedule Overview

Selected media will embark on an immersive journey across Chile, with the full trip lasting around 10 - 12 days, depending on Pre-Summit Adventure selections. Media will make their Pre-Adventure tour choices after being formally accepted as an Official Media Delegate.

• Pre-Summit Adventure Start Date: Monday, 6 October 2025 (arrival in Chile)
• Pre-Summit Adventure Tour Dates: Wednesday, 8 October to Sunday, 12 October 2025
• Day of Adventure in Puerto Natales: Monday, 13 October 2025
• ATWS Conference Dates: Tuesday, 14 October to Thursday, 16 October 2025
• Return Departure Date: Friday, 17 October 2025

Local Media:
Half-day passes may be available for local television, radio, or newspaper representatives to access a local press conference and the event opening session. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Role and expectations at the Summit if your application is selected:

All Official Media delegates are expected to be “working media” meaning whether a freelance journalist, editor, or travel content creator, you will be actively looking for stories and content for publication, using your influence to share your adventure experiences in and about the host destination, the adventure travel industry, and attending delegate’s destinations and products. 

In addition, ALL selected Official Media delegates are:

• Required to attend media-specific sessions during the Summit, designed to network with other delegates in facilitated and unfacilitated formats to connect traditional media with story ideas, and travel content creators with potential content partners.
• Expected to attend the FULL ATWS event (13-16 October: Day of Adventure and all conference days, no early departures).
• Expected to answer surveys sent by the ATTA.
• Follow local safety and health protocols and obtain travel insurance for the trip.
• Expected to publish stories and content about your experience on adventures.

Fully-Hosted and Complimentary Registration Spots:

In the interest of accommodating more Official Media Delegates who desire to attend the Summit, there are complimentary registration spots available in addition to fully-hosted spots. The same application serves for both. Comp registration spots will be curated with selections and offers made from the pool of applications received.

FULLY-HOSTED Official Media delegates receive:

• Complimentary event registration
• Official Media accreditation and role at the Summit
• Accommodations during the event
• Round-trip economy airfare to and from Puerto Natales, Chile
• Ground transportation and meals within the destination
• Pre-Summit Adventure
• Day of Adventure in Puerto Natales: 13 October 2025
• Full access to the ATWS conference sessions and networking events: 14-16 October 2025
• Mandatory participation in MediaConnect, Marketplace and the Media Peer to Peer Session

Travel costs to the destination will be covered for fully-hosted media with the requirement to participate in a Pre-Summit Adventure and Day of Adventure. Fully-hosted Official Media are expected to publish stories and content about their experience on adventures and activate on social media within 24 months of participation. The ATTA and our hosts will track all media results from the event.

COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION Official Media delegates receive:

• Complimentary event registration. 
• Official Media accreditation and role at the Summit
• Potential option to participate in a discounted 3-5 day Pre-Summit Adventure (PSA) in Chile.
• Day of Adventure in Puerto Natales: 13 October 2025
• Full access to the ATWS conference sessions and networking events: 14-16 October 2025
• Mandatory participation in MediaConnect, Marketplace and the Media Peer to Peer Session

Accommodations, airfare or rail transport, and ground transfers will not be covered. Participation in a Day of Adventure is required. Participation in a discounted Pre-Summit Adventure (PSA) may be an option for Official Media with complimentary registration.

Pre-Summit Adventures

Selected media will receive information about the process for booking and selecting the PSAs after registration is confirmed.

ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS  

• Media selections will be made from the pool of applications received.
• All applications will be considered, reviewed, and selected with the destination partner.
• After initial evaluation, criteria used in the final media curation and selection includes:
• Representation from the specific countries listed above (limited per country). 
• A diversity of types of media, specialties/topics covered, narratives, audiences, and outlets, with a higher ratio of traditional media to travel content creators.  
• A mix of media new to ATTA events with those who have attended prior events.
• Due to the large number of applications typically received for a limited number of spots, not all qualified applicants can be selected.
• You will receive an email from the ATTA informing you of the status of your application.
• More questions? See our Official Media at ATTA Events FAQs 

Apply to Join Us

We invite passionate media professionals who are excited to share the story of Chilean Patagonia with the world. If you’re dedicated to covering ecotourism, adventure, and sustainability, we encourage you to apply for this fully-hosted Official Media Delegate opportunity.

Application Deadline: Submit your application by 15 January 2025. Selected delegates will be announced by mid-February 2025.

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