2022 March Featured Journalist of the Month: Michael Wald
My focus is on travel for those in their later years who have the time to enjoy longer vacation stays and don’t want to waste time doing purely touristy things. I also cater to young professionals who have resources to do travel that expands the mind. I look for unique places that will create lifetime […]
2022 March Featured Journalist of the Month: Janice Sakata-Schultze
Besides family, travel is what gives meaning and purpose to my life. I’ve always loved going somewhere, starting when my family and I went to Disneyland when I was five years old. While I initially believed that I needed to find something “suitable” for a career and went into education, I finally had the opportunity […]
North American Travel Journalists Association Announces 30th Annual Award Winners for Excellence In Travel Journalism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2022 PASADENA, CALIF. – The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of the 30th Annual NATJA Travel Media Awards Competition. Awards were made to publications, travel journalists and photographers, and destination marketing organizations. Winning entries from major publications included Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Travel, Travel + Leisure, Matador Network, and Air […]
North Little Rock A & P appoints Marion as commissioner at-large
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Wednesday, February 23, 2022) – Michael Marion, General Manager of Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, was appointed to a four-year at-large position on the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission last week at North Little Rock City Hall. “We’re excited to welcome Michael on board,” said Melody Williford, Chairman […]
Adidas Outdoor Nationals is headed to North Carolina A&T State University
GREENSBORO, NC. – Adidas Outdoor Nationals is headed to the fastest track in the country,Irwin Belk Track at Truist Stadium on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University. Thisaddition will continue on and grow the success of Adidas indoor nationals while providing amajority of the nation the chance to compete on a national level […]
This Week in North Little Rock (2.22.2022)
Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! The Professional Bull Riders Bad Boy Mowers Mowdown will be at Simmons Bank Arena on February 25th and 26th. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 2.21.22) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, February 24 *8a–7:30p|The Old […]
48th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism begins Feb. 27 in Fayetteville
Tourism partners from across the state will gather in-person at the 48th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism Feb. 27 through March 1 at the Graduate Fayetteville hotel. This year’s conference theme is “Building the Arkansas Experience.” The annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism includes sessions on topics such as tourism as a community value, outdoor […]
Easing on Travel Restrictions 😀🎉✈️
Easing on Travel Restrictions! In addition to a series of adjustments to the current border measures that will go into effect as of February 28, 2022, the vaccination passport will be lifted in the province of Québec on March 14, 2022. Oneika Explores Québec City Follow travel journalist Oneika Raymond on an epic tour of Québec City. An extraordinary journey […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR February Newsletter
“In the State Where Star-Gazing Is Found To Be Best” Just few weeks ago we celebrated Kansas’ 161st birthday and launched our new campaign video. To celebrate Kansas’ groundbreaking entry into the Union, we chose to feature groundbreaking Kansans. While Tourism’s job is to promote the places and attractions that are unique to Kansas, it is the […]
February 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Dear NATJA Family, On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, so we are hunkering down, hoping for more rain and snow in California, and dreaming of beachside cocktails in Puerto Rico this May. The final preparations for the Puerto Rico conference are moving forward, with afternoon tours and our speaker lineup […]
