March 16: A Letter NATJA’s CEO
Wishing all a four-leaf clover filled with good luck! As spring takes hold and we begin to see signs of nature’s rebirth, we can’t help but be hopeful for our future. As more destinations across the United States see an increase in vaccinations and a decrease in the spread of covid-19, we are optimistic for […]
North American Travel Journalists Association Announces 29th Annual Award Winners For Excellence In Travel Journalism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2021 PASADENA, CALIF. – The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of the 29th 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 The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Businessweek, […]
March 1: A Letter NATJA’s CEO
Greetings! As we slowly begin to open up nationally and our citizens are being vaccinated, there does seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said yesterday on one of the Sunday morning shows that we may even […]
NATJA: From A Small Motel Meeting Room To A Nationally Recognized Organization
By Bob Nesoff NATJA Founding President Sometimes it takes a kick in the “You know what” to get things off the dime and moving. That’s how NATJA came into being. For a number of years many legit travel writers complained about some “elite” travel writer’s organization that cherry-picked members who had contacts within the organization. […]
February 1: A Letter NATJA’s CEO
Happy 30th Anniversary! This month marks the beginning of our yearlong celebration of NATJA’s inception. You will all be receiving a new membership pin with your renewal commemorating this milestone. Dan Schlossberg, a NATJA founder and president emeritus, will begin with a first installment of our history to be followed by Bob Nesoff. Our plan […]
NATJA’s Beginnings
As Ted Baxter told his television colleagues on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, it all started at a little radio station in Fresno.
For NATJA, it all started at a little Meadowlands hotel in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
Obituary: Sandy Nesoff
We are saddened to share that founding NATJA media member and NATJA’s first Treasurer, Sandy Nesoff, passed away on January 24. She is survived by her husband and fellow NATJA member, Bob.
January 16: A Letter NATJA’s CEO
We hope that you all had safe and healthy holidays.
Town Hall: What Does it Mean to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility?
Join NATJA for a Town Hall on “What Does it Mean to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility?” which will be held on Tuesday, January 19th at 11am PST/2pm EST. Open to travel media and destination marketing organizations. Speakers Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson has worked towards creating healthy communities where all people, and especially historically […]
December 16: A Letter from NATJA’s CEO
As the year comes to an end, we reflect on the challenges that have affected so many, and how we, as an organization, have attempted to address them.
