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Meet fellow members through our private Facebook group, annual conference and in-person member gatherings.
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Where every voice in travel media finds its place
About us
Premier professional association for travel media and destination marketing organizations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Our mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities that help travel journalists, media professionals, DMOs, bloggers, influencers and travel agents thrive across today’s multiplatform environment. NATJA is expanding that mission through an experiential learning program connecting professors and college students with the professionals and destinations that shape the travel industry.
Why choose us?
Learning
Keep growing through practical webinars, conference sessions and year-round professional development.
Accolades
Share your work through TravelWorld International and earn recognition in the annual NATJA Awards.
Become a NATJA member
For 35 years, NATJA has distinguished itself as the premier professional association for redefining professional development for the travel industry. More than just an association, NATJA is a welcoming community of travel journalists and destination marketing organizations that works together to achieve educational and professional goals.
Media member
Media membership is open to established editors and travel content creators for print or online, including photographers, videographers, and podcasters.
Media member
DMO / publication / tour operator
Membership is open to convention & visitors bureaus, destination marketing organizations, PR agencies, cruises, airlines, properties, and other travel service providers.
DMO / publication / tour operator
Student member
This is an opportunity for students to start a travel writing career straight out of college. Students must present a valid student ID and active university email address to qualify for membership.
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