August 1: A Letter from NATJA’s CEO
It doesn’t seem possible that we are now entering the month of August. Where has summer gone?
2020 August Featured Journalist: Greg Goodmacher
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 that he has soaked in approximately 600 onsens from the north of Hokkaido to the […]
2020 August Featured Journalist: Deborah Grossman
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 and Morocco and judges at international wine competitions. She writes for both online and print […]
BREAKING: Silver Dollar City WINS USA TODAY Award
(Branson, Missouri, 7/31/20) A 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee comes with a great big bow as Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri takes the crown for #1 Amusement Park in all the land by 10Best/USAToday Readers’ Choice Awards. In total, Silver Dollar City is awarded three amusement-related awards in this nationwide poll of USA TODAY readers. The […]
Celebrate National Tequila Day with Viva Tequila Festival
Looking for a way to join this year’s celebration of National Tequila Day? Viva Tequila Festival is more than eager to share some cocktail recipes for your consideration. Please feel free to download our recipes and photos here for your use. If you decide to post on your social media, please tag us at @VivaTequilaFestival #VivaTequilaSummer FIVE […]
Explore Fairbanks Regions Where Caribou Outnumber People
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – In Alaska’s Interior and Arctic, the caribou far outnumber the people. In fact, according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Bob Hunter, there are almost five caribou to every one human in Alaska’s Interior and Arctic. These two immense, far north regions of Alaska are home to just over 137,000 souls […]
Up to something unexpected in North Little Rock, Arkansas
To curb the spread of COVID-19, some North Little Rock attractions and restaurants are temporarily closed or have reduced hours. Please check NorthLittleRock.org and free planning app for updated information. Starting Monday, July 20, the state of Arkansas will require masks in public. As always, our visitors’ safety is our top priority. North Little Rock public art scavenger hunt: can you […]
Readers’ Choice Awards – Please consider Voting
The Choice is Yours! Voting for the Travel Weekly’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Cast your vote today to determine who the finalists will be. We ask that you consider: San Miguel de Allende as Best Mexico Destination, Buenaventura Hotels as Best Hotel Chain in Mexico, Suites Santo Domingo as Best Boutique Hotel and Patagonia Camp under de Luxury Hotel category. VOTE
Silver Dollar City announces Mystic River Falls is OPEN!
60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebrates Tallest Drop Adventure Water Ride – (Branson, Missouri, 7.2020) With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with […]
July 16: A Letter from NATJA’s CEO
With the social pressures that have recently brought into sharp focus the importance of diversity in each organization’s workforce composition, internal processes and outward bound messages, NATJA’s Advisory Board thought it appropriate to take its own temperature.
