Hello everyone, I’m writing the introduction this month for Helen Hernandez because we want to inspire you to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day this month. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching a kindness class to university students for the past three years and have watched kindness transform their lives. Research and science confirm that…
The North American Travel Journalists Association is proud to announce the Rob Jerome Travel Journalism Scholarship. Through Rob’s generosity, we are offering one-year complimentary media membership for 10 undergraduate or postgraduate students interested in exploring travel journalism as a career path. Students have until March 1, 2023 to apply for consideration. Rob is a travel photographer…
Dear NATJA Members & Friends, Winter is still in high gear as we face weather issues all across North America. In some areas, it has been unseasonable and unusual. For us here in California, we are thankful for the rain and how it has made a difference in our drought. We hope that more will…
Explore Fairbanks and NATJA are excited to share the pre and post-conference press trip options available to media attending the 2023 NATJA Conference & Marketplace in Fairbanks, Alaska! The lineup of trips will allow journalists to explore the wild beauty of interior Alaska and the Arctic Circle under the midnight sun. Media attendees will have the opportunity…
Happy Holidays! November was a whirlwind as travels took me to Turkey, Greece and Paris for the entire month. It was a trip planned pre-pandemic and well worth the wait. Thank you to our Advisory Board Co-Chairs, Francesca Donlan and Tim Leffel, for their “pinch hitting” for me and providing the membership messages in NATJA…
Hello from your advisory board co-chair, filling in for Helen as we cross from Thanksgiving into the holiday shopping season. And hopefully, travel planning season for 2023! This has been a great year of roaring back for many of our destination partners and we hope next year is a successful one too for all of…
Happy Fall! I am writing the NATJA Notes introduction this month while Helen Hernandez and Ben Root enjoy a much-deserved trip abroad. It’s almost Thanksgiving and many use this time to reflect on gratitude. I recently spoke to a new NATJA member and shared my gratitude for this community. There are so many curious, talented and…
Happy Fall! For the last several weeks, I have been enjoying true fall days: crisp mornings and nature’s vibrant changing of colors. My travels have taken me from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway to Washington, D.C. This trip has a twofold purpose. The first was attending the National Parks Conservation…
Greetings! October is one of my favorite times of the year. Pumpkin season is in full swing, the leaves are changing, and the “ leafers” are out enjoying the colors of Autumn. It’s hard to believe that in just 2 weeks the goblins and ghosts will be out for Halloween. I’ll be enjoying Halloween with…
Happy Fall! As I write this note. Our thoughts and prayers are with our South Carolina and Florida members who are experiencing torrential rainfall, ocean swells, and devastation from Hurricane Ian. This appears to be a once in 100 years hurricane. Stay safe by reviewing South Carolina’s Hurricane Guide and visiting the FEMA website for available…