NATJA’s founder and first president is an award-winning journalist with some 40 awards to his name as a reporter for two major daily newspapers. His first travel article was on the diversion of water for Niagara Falls to the Canadian…
There are many reasons to visit the Finger Lakes – gorgeous lakes, wine and culinary highlights, exceptional hiking and biking, sports in our great outdoors, and of course, our family-friendly atmosphere. Five of New York’s Finger Lakes provide the setting…
I am a Chicagoland independent journalist. My work focuses on lifestyle, travel, and science. In travel writing, I look for local elements that can be appreciated across borders. My professional writing career spans twenty years in a mix of public…
Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning writer, national newspaper columnist, and public speaker. He specializes in travel and sports. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, National Geographic, The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the…
Established in 1968, Ensemble Travel Group is an organization of top-tier travel agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our U.S. office is based in New York; our Canadian office is based in Toronto. We create marketing tools on behalf of…
Jennifer Bain is the Canada editor of U.S.-based National Parks Traveler and an award-winning freelance travel writer who wanders Canada and the world in search of quirk. She’s a journalist who started her newspaper career covering breaking news, crime and…
Hello. I’m a British author and writer based in Tokyo, creating award-winning work for clients that have ranged from National Geographic and BBC Travel to CNBC, the Independent, and some 100 other media companies around the globe. Feature length or…
Janice Wald Henderson is a Los Angeles-based food and travel journalist, specializing in cruising. She’s a six-time NATJA award-winner and has also earned honorable mentions. Janice has traveled to nearly 100 countries, many multiple times. She’s visited all seven continents…
Don has filled many roles in his professional life – psychologist, aerospace engineer, educator, futurist, consultant, and now, award-winning travel writer. After earning a B.S. in electrical engineering from Drexel University and a Ph.D. in psychology from Johns Hopkins University,…
Rose Mendoza is a second-generation Mexicana, with family roots in Guadalajara MX. Rose established Dulce Vida Travel LLC, specializing in guided tours that highlight the culture and history of Mexico’s Magic Towns, as well as promoting the thriving Latino art…
What kind of place is Buffalo, NY? It’s fun, historical, delicious, outdoorsy, sports-loving, diverse, and creative. It’s home to remarkable art and music and architecture. And did we mention it’s an easy, welcoming, and affordable place to visit? If this…
Laura Longwell is a journalist, blogger, and photographer who co-founded Travel Addicts in 2008. Her popular travel blog focuses on helping affluent working professionals maximize their limited vacation time to see the US and the world. She focuses on food…
A five-time Lowell Thomas award winner, Peter Mandel is a regular contributor to the travel sections of The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. His books for children are published by Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Hyperion, and…
Editor In Chief of World Traveler News – an International Travel Publication (A Division of Distefano Enterprises). Over 50 years of experience as an International photographer and journalist covering entertainment, travel, events and hard news. 1. What got you into…
Betsi is the founder of Betsi’s World, an online travel website. She is a traveling storyteller whose passion lies within sharing the depth and beauty of the destinations she visits. Betsi and Jim, her travel companion, travel the world while…
We are a Japanese news agency venturing into inbound tourism promotions. We aim to assist governments, both central and local, and DMOs in Japan by advising them how to manage media and writer relations, as well as creating smart publicity…
Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach – The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is a top destination for those looking for an experience that offers all the best of Florida’s wonderful outdoor experiences and a laid-back lifestyle. From beaches to boating and fishing…
I have over eight years of experience and 45 countries on five continents under my belt. My work has appeared in Time Out New York, Matador Network, Greek Reporter, and others. I most recently finished my first travel guidebook, “Best…
I have been a travel writer for more than two decades and support a family on my earnings as a full-time blogger, editor, and occasional freelancer. I am the author of five travel advice books, including Travel Writing 2.0 and…
Explore Seattle Southside (Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority) exists to help visitors create memorable experiences. As the official destination marketing organization for Seattle’s Southside—including the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila and Des Moines—Explore Seattle Southside is responsible for promoting all that…
Award winning, Latina, healthy, special diet and green living and travel expert, cookbook author, media spokesperson, holistic nutritionist, plant based vegan chef and television personality, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton is a respected figure in the world of healthy lifestyle as well as special diet cooking…
Andrew McCarthy is a director, an award winning travel writer, and—of course—an actor. He made his professional début at 19 in Class, and has appeared in dozens of films, including such iconic movies as Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire,…
I am a writer, photographer, editor, guide, teacher, traveler, Ohio native, Florida resident, and world citizen. I live in Palm Harbor, Florida with my husband and crazy Welsh Terrier, but I can’t sit still very long. In addition to maintaining…
As a recognized practitioner of the environmental sciences for 30 years as well as an ABCEP Certified Environmental Professional, I gradually moved to creative linkages between ecology, journalism, and media. In private consulting practice since 2001, I produce deliverables and…
The mission of Aggressor Adventures is to provide our guests with the highest quality, most innovative and safest experiences possible. We offer unparalleled customer service on our comfortable small group adventures, accessing the most exciting destinations around the world. Since…
I am Outdoor Editor at Matador Network. I write and edit stories focused on the outdoor activities and spaces, as well as the environment and, sustainability, all with a travel focus. Previously, I authored several editions of Frommer’s San Francisco…
In Frederick County, Maryland museums meet martini bars, scenic landscapes provide thrill seekers with adventure, and cutting-edge cuisine is served up in Civil War-era buildings alongside unique specialty shops, galleries, museums, and theaters. Located less than one hour from Washington,…
Ron Kapon has over 55 years experience in the wine & spirit field, starting with his first drink (mixed with water) at age 3 having written (with help from his father) his first wine list at 12. His family’s business…
Kim is an author, freelance writer, and French translator. She spent years working and traveling in France, Western Europe, and Asia. Kim studied in Paris, the Loire Valley, Spain, and Belgium, and has a Bachelor’s in French and a Master’s degree…
The vision of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is to lead the area travel industry in promoting Springfield as a premier destination for leisure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, a recognized and successful host city for meetings and conventions, and…
Rob is a travel photographer and has written for bilingual Chinese-English publications and websites in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. He has covered folkloric celebrations such as Carnival and emerging travel destinations in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Central…
Barb Sligl is a Vancouver-based writer, editor, and photographer. She contributes to publications like Sierra, Montecristo, Virtuoso Life, Toronto Star, enRoute, and various other inflights and magazines, and is a contributing editor with Western Living. Barb has won numerous awards…
Don George is the author of the award-winning anthology The Way of Wanderlust: The Best Travel Writing of Don George, and of How to Be a Travel Writer, the best-selling travel writing guide in the world. His most recent book is an ebook…
In Kansas, you will see stars and not just the kind that line a boulevard. It’s not our nature to celebrate ourselves. We celebrate real luminaries. Those that light up our night sky and those who brighten our landscapes. In…
I am a videographer who specializes in videos on Travel, Ecology, Lifestyles and Sustainability. My travel series, Beyond Moscow, which featured five undiscovered Russian cities was acquired by Amazon Prime in 2018, as well as by SES, a European TV…
Lina Zeldovich shimmied with belly dancers in Turkey, cooked a zebu stew in Madagascar, fished for piranhas in the Amazon, sipped a drink made from a venomous snake in Peru—and always lived to write the story. Along the way, she…
Kwin is a travel-lifestyle journalist, who writes from an African-American and LGBTQ+ perspective. With more than 20 years of editorial experience, Kwin has worked as a TV news producer for BBC News, a managing digital producer for Travel Channel, and…
North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a destination for all seasons, drawing people of all ages, interests and lifestyles with its small-town atmosphere and large-city offerings. From a World War II submarine to the last standing structure from “Gone with the…
Forbes Business Council, Newsweek Expert Forum and Rolling Stone Culture Council Member Merilee Kern, MBA is the Executive Editor and Producer of The Luxe List International News Syndicate. She is an internationally-regarded travel and tourism, consumer trends, leisure and lifestyle…
Visit Central Florida represents Polk County, Florida. Conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Polk County offers something for everyone, including Florida’s newest attractions, LEGOLAND Florida Resort…
My focus is on travel for those in their later years who have the time to enjoy longer vacation stays and don’t want to waste time doing purely touristy things. I also cater to young professionals who have resources to…
Besides family, travel is what gives meaning and purpose to my life. I’ve always loved going somewhere, starting when my family and I went to Disneyland when I was five years old. While I initially believed that I needed to…
John has been an avid amateur photographer for about 15 years specializing in Travel, Landscape, and street photography. John recently transitioned to blogging and photography as a second career and established the website www.bucketlistthings.com John has previously published 25+ articles in professional journals and…
The Florida of days long past, with unspoiled white sand beaches, exotic wildlife, and lush subtropical foliage, still can be found in the Fort Myers and Sanibel Island area in the southwestern portion of the state. This subtropical paradise is…
Kathleen Walls is the publisher (and writer for many of the articles) of “American Roads and Global Highways”, the Ezine for anyone who travels. Kathleen is also a writer of fiction books, non-fiction books, and travel books. Her works include…
RONALD L. KRANNICH, Ph.D., is one of today’s leading travel, career, and life skills writers who has authored more than 100 books. He is the founder and president of both CRUZUS and Impact Publications. Ron received his Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration,…
Ruksana has been writing for more than 20 years about everything from food and travel to social media and community leaders. Her experiences have her covering local events and connecting with people from varied walks of life. She also travels…
The mission of the Department of Parks and Tourism is to enhance the quality of life in Arkansas by promoting, protecting, interpreting, and managing the State’s natural and cultural resources. The department strives to help the tourism industry connect with…
Morgan Tilton is an adventure journalist specializing in travel, outdoor industry news, and human endurance. Her writing and photography is featured in more than 70 publications including Outside, Outside Business Journal, Backpacker, SELF, Men’s Journal, and Gear Junkie among others.…
Tim Wenger is a travel journalist and entrepreneur based in Colorado. He serves as the Associate Travel Editor at Matador Network, where he’s filed work from four continents and works with contributors across the globe. After finishing a BA in…
Located just 22 miles off southern California’s coast, Catalina Island welcomes visitors year ’round. Getting here is easy with travel time to the island as little as 15 minutes by air or one hour by high speed passenger ferry. California’s…
Visit Galveston is the official destination marketing organization for Galveston Island, Texas, and is accredited by Destinations International. Galveston may be best known for its 32 miles of sandy beaches, but there’s far more to experience in this historic beach…
Fyllis Hockman is an award-winning travel journalist who has been traveling and writing for over 25 years — and is still as eager for the next trip as she was for the first. Her articles appear in newspapers across the…
Victor chaired the Freelance Council and served on the Board of Directors, was Co-editor of The Travel Writer for 10 years (when it was a monthly print publication mailed to members), and won a President’s Cup in 1990 “For meritorious…
Branson is a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination — and an incredible value — nestled in the lakeside beauty of the Ozark Mountains with live performance theaters, three pristine lakes (Table Rock, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals), an international award-winning theme…
After a thousand years in publishing as a business journalist, ghostwriter, content strategist, and market researcher, Maryann brings her experience traveling as a backpacker, businessperson, ex-pat, and mom to writing and editing for ROAM. ROAM features tales of unique and…
Jim has been in the media world for over 20 years. Starting as a Sportscaster, Talkshow Host, and Producer, Jim continues to work as a freelance travel and food writer, photographer, and vlogger for several travel and tourism brands worldwide.…
Big Bend is home to a few remarkable communities: Marathon, Study Butte, Terlingua Ghost Town, Lajitas, and Big Bend National Park. Communities offer services, amenities, and entertainment. Accommodations run the range from convenient and comfortable to resort luxury. A variety…
A journalist and film producer, winner of more than sixty writing and photography awards, including two Lowell Thomas Gold Medals and a Silver, the 2014 Bill Muster Gold Medal for Best Cultural Photo, the 2011 Bill Muster Photo Gold Medal…
Explore Fairbanks is a non-profit destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) with the mission to be an economic driver in the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors and optimizing the visitor experience. Explore Fairbanks markets Fairbanks as a year-round…
I’m fortunate to have worked as a journalist in 50 states, Cuba, Africa, Europe, Central America, and South America. Originally strictly a photojournalist, I’ve photographed news, sports, and political figures throughout my career. I’ve been a staff photographer for United…
Gwen Pratesi is a James Beard Foundation Award Finalist in Journalism and award-winning travel writer. She is the author and owner of PratesiLiving.com with her husband, coauthor of Southern Heat, and co-owner of On the Road Culinary Adventures, a culinary…
Centrally located in the SE, Huntsville has truly earned the nickname Rocket City, USA! Train like an astronaut at U.S. Space Camp and visit Earth’s largest space museum, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. If green space is more to…
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a journalism degree, I spent 35 years as a healthcare communications professional, retiring eight years ago. I immediately began exploring the great outdoors full-time, continuing my love of enjoying nature and our…
I am a travel writer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and the blogger behind Destinations Detours and Dreams. I love to explore wherever I am with a particular interest in culture, history, nature, art, architecture, and food. Every place is full…
Something we hear time and again from first-time visitors to Birmingham is that they never realized the beauty of the area. With the foothills of the Appalachians as a dramatic backdrop, the city is laid out on a series of…
A penchant for travel and languages led me on for thirty years in a variety of careers – winning hearts and minds in and out of uniform military, federal, and freelance. Now exclusively freelance. I’m fluent in German and English,…
The South County Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the towns of Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich, and Westerly as a leisure travel destination. The SCTC’s promotional efforts…
Nicole Pensiero is a Philadelphia-based freelance travel writer. She began her professional career in the early 1980s as a Staff Writer with the Atlantic City (NJ) Press. She moved into a full-time career in public relations in 1991 but continued…
Colorado-based, freelance writer Gigi Ragland specializes in active travel, sustainable and cultural issues as well as food journalism. Her freelance writing has appeared in multiple outlets reporting on a variety of topics from cycling the Camino, foraging Irish fairy potatoes…
Say farewell to worry and stress and say hello to the mellow islands vibe, a temperate year-round climate, and long, lazy hours of doing just what you want. Count on temperatures around 70° in the summer and 40° in the…
Mark Orwoll has been a journalist since before you were born, probably. For 30 years he was on the editorial staff of Travel + Leisure magazine, where he was the longest-tenured staffer in the magazine’s history, held more editorial titles…
The Quebec Tourist Office (OTQ) brings together more than 805 members spread over a territory that covers Quebec, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake and the MRCs of Portneuf , La Jacques-Cartier , of Île d’Orléans and Côte-de-Beaupré . In short, the OTQ guides and drives the development of the tourism industry…
Scottish-born, South African-trained newspaper journalist and photographer. Also has an extensive background in aviation. Retired Managing Editor. Currently based in Western Canada with monthly travel columns in various online and print publications. Even after decades of travel faraway places and…
Jon Gorey has been a regular freelance contributor to the Boston Globe and Boston Globe Magazine since 2014, writing everything from real estate cover stories to travel features (which, of course, are the most fun!). He’s also written for Apartment…
Newport and The Classic Coast is a feast for the senses; a veritable banquet of salt air, dappled light, ocean breezes, and creaking floorboards. Honestly, just spending some quiet time staring out at our horizon can feel life changing. Of…
Jeremy Bassetti is a writer, educator, and interview based in Orlando, Florida. He is interested in place, travel literature, nature, and more. He holds a Ph.D. and teaches full-time at a small college in Central Florida. He is the host…
Development Counsellors International (DCI) is the leader in travel marketing and economic development marketing, increasing visitors and business inquiries for destinations around the globe. What is your organization most known for? Development Counsellors International is a specialist in marketing places…
In 1981-82 I studied film and fine art photography at Ryerson University in Toronto but left in my second year to pursue a lucrative business opportunity as the official publicity photographer for the Standardbred division of the Ontario Jockey Club. …
Previously a lawyer, I’m an award-winning freelance travel writer who writes about luxury travel, cruises, culture and soft adventure. Over the past 25 years, I’ve had hundreds of travel articles published in outlets like NUVO, Globe and Mail, enRoute, Islands,…
Jenn Smith Nelson is a multi-award-winning freelance travel writer, photographer, and new author. She’s been published in four countries and in four languages, contributing hundreds of articles to 25+ outlets including enRoute, Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic, Toronto Star Explore…
Currently based in the Washington, DC area, Alexander is co-founder, writer & editor of the travel website, wanderlustmarriage.com which focuses primarily on destinations in North America and Europe. He has resided abroad for 7 years between Australia, The Netherlands, and…
The Kitsap Peninsula is located a 30-minute ferry ride away from downtown Seattle. In 2009, we branded the region as the “Natural Side of Puget Sound” (TM) and promoted the region’s natural assets to attract visitors from across the water,…
Jason Rupp enthusiastically presents his popular travel and food vlog on YouTube. He looks for the unusual in his travels around the U.S. and the world, and his fans enjoy his quirky sense of humor and adventure. He is a…
My writing career has been varied, with topics ranging from European politics and culture to health and relationships. I have written about politics from Greece, philosophy from France, health from California, where I grew up. Now based in Toronto, I…
Florida’s Historic Coast, also known as St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach, is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. Our destination was settled by Spanish explorers in 1565, but it has also been home to many…
Born and bred in Colorado, Jennifer spent much of her professional career in the adventure travel industry. She taught skiing and pro-patrolled at many of the premier mountains in the western US for 20 years. In addition, she guided white…
Ed is a physicist in aerospace by day, crazy adventurist by night. He drives the tech train around here and applies his industry knowledge to build, not just another blog, but a detailed content management system. He knows the importance…
Dave is a freelance travel writer specializing in family travel, and the editorial director of AdventuresByDaddy.com, covering family travel and entertainment from Dad’s point of view. Dave produces content for outlets including Lonely Planet, AAA, Fox News Travel, US News…
Lisa Loucks Christenson is a national award-winning and #1 international bestselling author, photographer, and illustrator. Her work is licensed and published through various media outlets, and her books and exhibits are featured in her stores, and throughout her publishing network.…
ENroute Communications is a travel and tourism boutique agency headquartered in New York, specializing in public relations, marketing and destination representation in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Winner of the North American Excellence Awards “Newcommer Agency of the Year…
Greg has two addictions: telling stories and bathing in Japanese hot springs. His work has appeared in in-flight magazines, online magazines, Japanese tour guides, and university textbooks. He also teaches tourism at a Japanese college. Greg’s claim to fame is…
Deborah Grossmanis a San Francisco Bay Area food, drink and travel journalist. Her specialty is writing gastronomic travel articles with focus on experiences at the global dining table. Deborah has traveled broadly from Italy and France to Hong Kong, Chile…
Discover Puerto Rico is responsible for all off-island promotion of leisure travel, meetings, conventions, and events through an integrated strategy. Through synergistic efforts and an aligned vision for the destination, we intend to accelerate our visitor economy as a key…
Martin started his career as newspaper photographer and writer, advancing to managing editor of 9 weekly newspapers. He Left to form ad agency/pr firm which ran for 35 years. Sold two years and started travel blog Wandering Rose Travels with…
Kimberly Fisher is a freelance writer and on-camera host. Kimberly works over several multi-media platforms, including print, on-camera and live events.Kimberly has traveled the world and has published over 300 articles in over 36 publications including eHow, Examiner, Food Wine…
Aaron is a veteran magazine editor and writer, with over 20 years experience in the business. He established his career with staff editorial positions, progressing through the following titles: PC Computing, MacWeekly, Wired, Rock & Ice, VeloNews, and Outside Magazine.…
The Winchester-Frederick County CVB is the official tourism and film office for the Winchester, Virginia area. Perfectly situated in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and just over an hour west of Washington D.C., our area enjoys significant American history (e.g. Civil…
Andrea Granahan is a freelance magazine writer, editor, and photographer. She has worked with outlets such as the Navigator, the Sonoma Coast Quarterly, Fishermen’s Newspaper, The Paper, and more. Her outstanding work has also been recognized by the California Newspaper…
Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. In 2017, she set out to complete 12 trips in 12 months while employed as an attorney. She surpassed her goal, completing 20 trips in 12 months. In the span…
Many know Indiana residents as basketball fanatics, and they do love their hoops! In fact, sports of all kinds reign supreme, so Indiana is a great place to visit for professional, collegiate, high school or recreational sports. Indiana is the…
Alistair has been traveling for the most part of his life and he currently blogs on WorthEveryDime.com; He has worked with multiple national and international entities including The Chicago Auto Show, Special Olympics, Reykjavik Tourism, Fort Wayne tourism, Nuremberg tourism, Guanajuato Tourism…
Donna Adinolfi is a travel, spa and wellness writer/photographer and wellness travel/retreat consultant. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications as she has studied at both William Paterson State University in Wayne, NJ and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces,…
VisitErie is the leader for marketing Erie’s tourism industry and promoting its economic growth. Erie is Pennsylvania’s 4th largest city and the only Great Lakes Port in the Commonwealth. 1. What is your destination most known for? Erie PA is best…
Julie Hatfield is a staff reporter for The Boston Globe for 22 years, Julie morphed into travel writing after she left the Globe and has been writing for the Globe and other newspapers, magazines and travel websites since. She has produced…
Jeremy Jones is a blogger with over 10 years of experience in travel writing, photography, marketing, and SEO. He started his first site, Living the Dream, in 2008 to chronicle a long-term trip he was going to take in 2010-2011.…
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection is the official tourism promotion agency for Ontario County in the Finger Lakes region. Our mission is to create visitorship and economic vitality for Ontario County by marketing its tourism assets and positioning the area as…
Pearland boasts a thriving culinary scene, fabulous shopping, amazing year-round events and affordable hotels. Step inside the only Hindu temple of its kind outside of India and dig into some of the tastiest German food in the country. For the outdoor set,…
Nancy Besharah is a freelance writer and blogger specializing in luxury, adventure, family, and experiential travel. Nancy’s work is featured on her Luxe Travel Family blog, and print and digital media channels including the San Francisco Chronicle, Lonely Planet, and…
David Lee Drotar’s journalism and photography focuses on nature, environmental and cultural issues and his work has appeared in USA Today, New York Daily News, New York Post, Toronto Globe & Mail, New Orleans Times-Picayune and many other daily newspapers,…
