Student Membership – North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA)

Join our community today to have access to these wonderful benefits!

NATJA’s Student Membership is designed for the next generation of travel storytellers. Whether you’re studying journalism, communications, marketing, hospitality, or any field where travel and media intersect, NATJA gives you a professional home before your career even begins.

NATJA-Issued Media Badge

Enjoy the privileges of a NATJA-issued media badge, which can be used worldwide for media discounts and to confirm your status as active media.

Connect with Members

Connect with destination members through the NATJA website, through our Facebook Group or in person at the NATJA Conference.

Promote Your Work

Share your news with fellow members and over 3,000 media and destination subscribers in our semi-monthly e-newsletter, NATJA Notes

Members-Only Facebook Group

Post on the members-only Facebook Group, ask questions, get tips from fellow members and share your stories and news

Membership Directory

Create your own profile, showcase your work, search our destination members directory, and connect with other media.

Webinars & Professional Development

Access complimentary webinars and up-to-date professional development at the annual conference as well as past conferences through the NATJA website.

Annual Conference

Enjoy a member discount to and interest-free monthly payment plan for the annual NATJA Conference & Marketplace, which includes hotel room, FAM trips, professional development, and opportunities to network with CVBs/DMOs.

Press Trips

Invitations to Press Trips

Participate in press trips offered to NATJA members by member destinations.

Awards Competition

Submit published work for the opportunity to be recognized among the best travel media in the industry. Members can submit at the special rate of $40 per entry for the annual NATJA Awards Competition, compared with $75 for non-members.

TravelWorld International Magazine

Submit story pitches for consideration to TravelWorld International magazine, NATJA’s magazine written and photographed by members which publishes four times per year

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for NATJA’s student membership, you must:

Students must present a valid student ID and active university email address to qualify for membership at the student rate.
Create content that encompasses some element of travel or the travel experience.
Agree and uphold the NATJA Code of Ethics.
Pay dues for new members of $100USD ($75USD annual dues plus $25USD application fee). To remain in good standing, media members must pay $75USD annual dues by their one-year anniversary date. Quarterly and monthly payment plans for new and renewing members are available.