May 16: Letter from NATJA’s CEO

NATJA Notes May 16 Letter from NATJA CEO Helen Hernandez

Greetings! We are back from an exciting conference in Puerto Rico.  NATJA would like to thank the Discover Puerto Rico team led by Brad Dean and Leah Chandler for providing an entertaining and educational experience. They pulled out all the stops to share the beauty that Puerto Rico has to offer.  Check out photos and videos […]

April 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Dear NATJA Family, As spring sets in, this is the time of year for renewal and celebration, and more than ever, looking forward to spending time with our families without the dark cloud of the pandemic looming above.   In 2 short weeks, our 19th Annual NATJA Conference & Marketplace will be in full swing in […]

April 01: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Happy Spring! The snow is melting and flowers are blooming with an anticipation of warm days ahead. This is the time to make travel plans to spend time with loved ones, celebrate graduations, or simply enjoy some respite from the intensity that we have all experienced the last two years.  What a joyful time! The […]

March 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Dear NATJA Family, As I write this message, we are only days away from welcoming the Spring season. The ground awakens from a winter’s nap with beautiful flowers, carpets of grass, critters running up and down trees, and the excitement of planning future travel. It is one of the most beautiful times of the year.Here at […]

North American Travel Journalists Association Announces 30th Annual Award Winners for Excellence In Travel Journalism

Congratulations to the winners of the 30th Annual NATJA Awards Competition!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 28, 2022 PASADENA, CALIF. – The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of the 30th Annual NATJA Travel Media Awards Competition. Awards were made to publications, travel journalists and photographers, and destination marketing organizations. Winning entries from major publications included Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Travel, Travel + Leisure, Matador Network, and Air […]

February 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Dear NATJA Family, On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, so we are hunkering down, hoping for more rain and snow in California, and dreaming of beachside cocktails in Puerto Rico this May. The final preparations for the Puerto Rico conference are moving forward, with afternoon tours and our speaker lineup […]

February 01: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Happy February! We begin the month by celebrating Black History in the U.S. and internationally, the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Tiger. One of travel’s great powers is its capacity to create awareness of the diversity of people and cultures, which can lead to a better understanding of the world around […]

January 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Dear NATJA Family & Friends: Happy 2022! We hope that you enjoyed beautiful and safe holidays. As we begin this new year, our public health challenges from the last couple of years continue to affect our daily lives. With these obstacles come opportunities: writing thank you notes that have been put off, planning travel for the year, […]

December 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO

Dear NATJA Family: As 2021 comes to an end, I can’t help but feel grateful for all of you. This year has been challenging but we have all stayed connected and supportive of one another. Thank you to our Advisory Board as they continue to set NATJA’s course. Our Advisory Board is led by Co-Chairs Francesca Donlan […]

Aggressor Adventures and the North American Travel Journalists Association Announce the Travel Journalism Internship Program Recipient

Aggressor Adventures - Travel Journalism Internship Program

Adventure brand provides Deserving Student, Becca Paine with an Opportunity of a Lifetime AUGUSTA, Ga. (Dec. 9, 2021) – Aggressor Adventures® and the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the selected candidate for the Travel Journalism Internship Program. Becca Paine, Agricultural Communications student at Kansas State University, was selected for her thoughtful essay submission […]

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