June 1: Letter from NATJA CEO
Where do I begin? Just as many of our destinations were beginning to emerge from some of the darkest weeks we have experienced in our lifetimes, we have been catapulted into another type of darkness, one rooted in centuries of institutionalized racial discrimination.
Take a Trip to Branson – No Need to Pack
Join Explore Branson for a virtual and interactive FAM tour as we bring our city to life through highlights specifically for you and your attendees. Get a Real Feel for Our Destination From Wherever You Are As the entertainment capital of the Midwest, this slice of the Ozarks is awesomely under the radar—just enough to keep […]
Destination Health & Safety Guidelines Messaging
Industry Partners: We are keeping a pulse on the latest measures in place and news related to COVID-19 in Puerto Rico, to continuously update our messaging and inform our marketing. Communicating our Health and Safety measures will be critical to instill confidence, as consumer sentiment data shows this will be a major focal point for future […]
2020 June Featured Journalist: Aaron Gulley
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. In 2009, he left his full-time position at Outside to pursue a writing career. Since […]
2020 June Featured Destination: Winchester-Frederick County CVB
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 War, George Washington, Patsy Cline), a beautiful and vibrant Old Town walking mall, farm markets […]
2020 June Featured Journalist: Andrea Granahan
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 Publishers Association, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Lincoln Steffens Investigative Reporting, and the Manalli Literary […]
Arkansas State Parks to Re-open Tent Camping June 1
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Tent camping will open in all Arkansas State Parks beginning on Monday, June 1, announced Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “Whether frequent guests or those new to our Arkansas State Parks, Arkansans have made clear their desire to resume tent camping in our parks,” said […]
Diamond Search Field to Re-open on May 22 at Crater of Diamonds State Park
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — The very popular diamond search field at Crater of Diamonds State Park will open tomorrow with some restrictions, announced Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “We are pleased to be able to welcome people back to search for diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds just in […]
May 16: Message from NATJA’s CEO
As states start to open up for business once again, we begin to better assess what our new normal will look like and the effects of it on travel and tourism.
Florida’s Historic Coast Welcomes Frontline and Essential Workers with Special Offers
St. Augustine, Fla– (May 5, 2020)…First things first. As Florida’s Historic Coast enters phase one of re-opening for business, it is sending out a big “thank you” to those who were the first to respond to the COVID-19 challenge. From the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who put themselves at risk, to the EMT drivers […]
