Become a Member – North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA)

For 35 years, NATJA has distinguished itself as the premier professional association for redefining professional development for the travel industry. More than just an association, NATJA prides itself in being a welcoming community of travel journalists and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) that aims to enrich careers and lives by working together and helping each other achieve educational and professional goals.

Join by October 15 to take advantage of our Membership Drive Perks!

Media Membership

Media membership is open to established editors, travel content creators for print or online. Content creators include photographers, videographers, podcasters, and anyone else publishing in digital media platforms.

I have been able to travel and connect with friends and colleagues thanks to NATJA. From the professional development sessions to the DMO marketplaces, not only have I learned a lot to help me as a travel journalist but have also obtained story ideas and paid writing assignments thanks to the tremendous networking opportunities from the conferences.

Through NATJA, I’ve not only made great friends and connections, but my career has also benefitted from other members generously sharing their wisdom and firsthand experiences in the areas where I wanted to grow most.

I have been a member of NATJA since February 2013 - two years after my travel blog, Weekend Jaunt, now called Trip Jaunt, was created. During this time, I have met an incredible community in the travel space that I have learned from and formed close friendships. My business acumen and connections to the broader travel community have grown exponentially.

Student Membership

I came to the NATJA conference in North Little Rock knowing next to nothing about travel journalism, and left blown away by how knowledgeable and skilled the members were. The tools I picked up from the speakers and attendees gave me real confidence in my future as a journalist—and they're tools I didn't even know existed before.

This is a rare opportunity for students to launch their travel writing careers straight out of college. Students and must present a valid student ID and active university email address to qualify for membership at the student rate.

Organization Membership

Membership is open to convention & visitors bureaus, destination marketing organizations, PR agencies, cruises, airlines, properties, and other travel services providers.

Our VCB has relied on the fantastic opportunities and programs provided through our membership with NATJA. From quality media meet-ups and opportunities to host virtual destination tours to supportive DMO calls and destination features in NATJA's Travel World International Magazine, our membership has proved itself to be a great value over and again.

As a longtime NATJA member representing a DMO, I continue to enjoy unique and outstanding opportunities to network with a diverse group of media representatives through NATJA events and activities.

Publication Membership