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Content creators, bloggers, photographers, influencers, and print journalist have you entered our revamped awards competition?

There are 50 new categories so there’s something for everyone! Enter now and by next year you can be pitching as an award winning journalist. by @natjaorg

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Destination of the Month: Nayarit, Mexico

Nayarit is a state of two faces, and travel journalists will want to see both.

On the Pacific side, the Riviera Nayarit runs north from Banderas Bay, with nearly 30 coastal towns spread along it. There's the surf-town energy of Sayulita and the quieter charm of Bucerías, plus the colonial fort and mangrove lagoons of San Blas, where boats glide through La Tovara National Park. Offshore, the Marieta Islands hide one of Mexico's most photographed beaches, and from December through March, humpback whales come to Banderas Bay to calve.

Head inland and the coast gives way to coffee plantations, volcanic highlands and some of the country's most storied villages. Nayarit is home to nine Pueblos Mágicos. Among them is Mexcaltitán, an island town of stilt houses that many consider the legendary Aztlán, birthplace of the Aztecs. There's also Jala, which sits at the foot of the Ceboruco volcano and throws an annual fair for its giant corn. The Wixárika (Huichol) people give the state much of its cultural identity, and their beadwork and yarn art are among the most distinctive folk art in Mexico.

Getting there is easier than ever. The new terminal at Tepic International Airport has 15 gates, and Puerto Vallarta's airport sits just across the state line. Nayarit welcomed more than 10 million visitors last year and is adding new hotels in 2026. It's a destination that rewards writers who wander past the resort gates.

Thank you, Visit Nayarit, for your partnership with NATJA.
#destinationofthemonth #natja by @natjaorg

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Are you entered in the NATJA Awards yet? ✈️

Tourism boards and PR teams look for credibility. An award is proof your work stands out.

Tag a travel creator who should enter 👇 Link in bio. taken in Irving, Texas by @natjaorg

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Tired of pitching with no press pass? This is your sign. 📸✈️

August is membership drive month at NATJA and we’re making it easier than ever for content creators, influencers, bloggers, photographers, and travel journalists to go pro.

Here’s what’s in it for you when you join this month:

✅ A free entry into our Awards competition
✅ Discounted tickets to the NATJA conference in May
✅ Press credentials that open doors with tourism boards and DMOs
✅ A real community of fellow travel creators, no more going it alone

Already a NATJA member? You’ve got something to gain too. Refer a friend who joins in August, have them list your name at registration, and you BOTH get a free Awards entry.

35 years of connecting travel storytellers with the industry. Credentials over follower count, that’s the NATJA difference.

Tap the link in bio to join before August ends. 👆

#TravelJournalist #TravelContentCreator #TravelBlogger #TravelPhotographer #TravelInfluencer NATJA TravelMedia PressTrip FreelanceJournalist TravelIndustry taken in Arlington, Texas by @natjaorg

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Travel looks glamorous. Sometimes it is.
But this job can also be lonely, and NATJA exists so you don’t have to do it without a community.
Tag your travel buddy below and join today! taken in Grapevine, Texas by @natjaorg

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3 months ago

Here’s what a NATJA credential actually opens up for you.

1️⃣ press/media trip
2️⃣ access to direct media contacts
3️⃣ a community that takes your work seriously & supports you!
4️⃣ recognition that says you’re a professional not just a hobbyist.

This is the shortcut creators wish they knew about sooner

Applications are open- link and bio

#travelcreators taken in Southlake, Texas by @natjaorg

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Entries for the 35th annual NATJA Travel Media Awards close Oct. 31 ✈️

Writers, photographers, creators and destinations: if you published or released work between Oct. 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2026, you’re eligible.

Tag someone who should be entering 👇

#NATJA #TravelJournalism #TravelCreators #TravelWriter #ContentCreator taken in Arlington, Texas by @natjaorg

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Say it once. Use it forever: “award-winning travel creator.”

NATJA Awards are open for entries. Win once and that title is yours in every pitch, bio and negotiation from here on out.

Enter now 🔗 (link in bio) taken in Mexico City, Mexico by @natjaorg

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21 days ago

A HUGE thank you to GLP Films and NATJA member Nicole Melancon for providing video content for our new website.

All you DMOs who need video content - GLP films produces cinema-worthy content that will entice your tastebuds, fill your hearts and practically pack your suitcase for you!

GLP Films (GLP) is an award-winning, full-service content marketing agency dedicated to sustainable tourism. As trusted partners with over 15 years of industry experience, we work with mission-based brands and destinations to strategically craft impactful video storytelling and marketing campaigns that inspire travelers, engage trade, and drive positive change. Our stories are crafted to help our clients reach their goals, focusing on stewardship, sustainability, conservation, and nature-based climate solutions. GLP is committed to working with leading destinations, journalists, and content creators to support sustainable tourism goals.

www.glpfilms.com by @natjaorg

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25 days ago

Welcome to NATJA!

Say hello to our newest members — writers, photographers, editors, creators, and destination pros who joined us over the past few weeks.

@coastalstoriestravel @wendyhelfenbaum @doritravel @jalisalaboricua @themattsheehan @ensembletravel @karlatalleur @jkevinfoltz @laneelee @kellyyrosario @kathrynreed0925 @billhinchberger @jannatravels @carriegreenzinn @elliottwharrell @shelley_akins @cherithfluker @anna.chhour101 @scottkendallgo @melanie.outofoffice @seeingsoutherntravel

You're now part of an association that's been connecting travel storytellers with the destinations they cover since 1991. That's a whole lot of people worth knowing.

Swipe through and give them a follow 👉 Drop a 👋 in the comments to welcome them.

#NATJA #TravelJournalism #TravelWriters #TravelMedia #TravelPhotography #TravelPR #DestinationMarketing #NewMembers by @natjaorg

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