About NATJA
The North American Travel Journalists Association
is the premier professional association of writers, broadcasters, photographers,
and editors covering travel topics.
NATJA was founded in 1991 by New Jersey travel writers Bob
Nesoff and Dan Schlossberg as a non-political organization. Nesoff was elected
its first president, with Schlossberg as vice president. In 1994, when other
responsibilities called him away, Nesoff resigned and was succeeded by
Schlossberg.
To join NATJA, applicants must prove only that they are legitimate
working travel journalists but do not need "sponsorship" from incumbent members.
NATJA’s paid staff includes a full-time Executive Director, part-time Conference
and Marketplace Director, and professional management agency.
NATJA’s
programming and services include the annual Conference & Marketplace focusing on
professional development, the annual NATJA Awards travel journalism awards competition,
Travelworld Magazine (affiliated with MSNBC Travel and featuring stories
from NATJA members), in-depth media intelligence found in the member extranet
Resource Center, and an exclusive eWire service.
NATJA’s inclusiveness and focus
on meeting the demands of the changing travel business have enabled the
organization to grow to more than 500 members. Today, NATJA is America's
second-largest association of travel writers, authors, editors, photographers,
broadcasters, and publicists.
