June 16: Letter from NATJA’s CEO
“June is bustin’ out all over!! You can feel it in your heart. You can see it on the ground.“ Oscar Hammerstein II wrote these lyrics many years ago and that’s what I see as the summer travel season begins. The camping tents in the graphic above speak to enjoying nature and feeling free again […]
June 1: Letter from NATJA’s CEO
Today marks the 1st day of June and the unofficial beginning of summer. Normally, this time of the year graduates are donning their caps and gowns, children are getting out of school, parents are planning family vacations, and generally, life beats on at a different pace. Tragically, gun violence in the United States has irreparably changed many […]
May 16: Letter from NATJA’s CEO
Greetings! We are back from an exciting conference in Puerto Rico. NATJA would like to thank the Discover Puerto Rico team led by Brad Dean and Leah Chandler for providing an entertaining and educational experience. They pulled out all the stops to share the beauty that Puerto Rico has to offer. Check out photos and videos […]
April 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Dear NATJA Family, As spring sets in, this is the time of year for renewal and celebration, and more than ever, looking forward to spending time with our families without the dark cloud of the pandemic looming above. In 2 short weeks, our 19th Annual NATJA Conference & Marketplace will be in full swing in […]
April 01: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Happy Spring! The snow is melting and flowers are blooming with an anticipation of warm days ahead. This is the time to make travel plans to spend time with loved ones, celebrate graduations, or simply enjoy some respite from the intensity that we have all experienced the last two years. What a joyful time! The […]
March 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Dear NATJA Family, As I write this message, we are only days away from welcoming the Spring season. The ground awakens from a winter’s nap with beautiful flowers, carpets of grass, critters running up and down trees, and the excitement of planning future travel. It is one of the most beautiful times of the year.Here at […]
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 […]
February 01: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Happy February! We begin the month by celebrating Black History in the U.S. and internationally, the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Tiger. One of travel’s great powers is its capacity to create awareness of the diversity of people and cultures, which can lead to a better understanding of the world around […]
January 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Dear NATJA Family & Friends: Happy 2022! We hope that you enjoyed beautiful and safe holidays. As we begin this new year, our public health challenges from the last couple of years continue to affect our daily lives. With these obstacles come opportunities: writing thank you notes that have been put off, planning travel for the year, […]
December 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Dear NATJA Family: As 2021 comes to an end, I can’t help but feel grateful for all of you. This year has been challenging but we have all stayed connected and supportive of one another. Thank you to our Advisory Board as they continue to set NATJA’s course. Our Advisory Board is led by Co-Chairs Francesca Donlan […]
