For 30 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.



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Media Membership
What our Media Members Say...
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.
Ian FitzpatrickWorld Footprints
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.
Shelly RivoliTravelswithBaby.com, FamilyTravel411.com
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.
Helen HatzisTrip Jaunt
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.
Organization Membership
Membership is open to convention & visitors bureaus, destination marketing organizations, PR agencies, cruises, airlines, properties, and other travel services providers.
What our DMO Members Say...
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.
Barbara Golden Communications/PR Manager, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
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.
Charles WintersExecutive Vice President, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Publication Membership
What our DMO Members Say...
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.
Barbara Golden Communications/PR Manager, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
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.
Charles WintersExecutive Vice President, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Membership is open to print and online travel magazines and newspapers, travel news websites, and publishers.