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The 2024 NATJA Conference & Marketplace will be a 3-day event at Moody Gardens, a premier destination filled with story opportunities! From their iconic pyramids, which are home to marine life, a rainforest, and the discovery center to learning about their conservation efforts, your stay at Moody Gardens will be like no other. Registrants will receive a pass to tour the attractions at Moody Gardens.
Moody Gardens began in the mid-1980s with only a horse barn and riding arena. The purpose was to begin a hippotherapy riding program for people with head injuries. Today Moody Gardens is one of the premier educational/leisure facilities in the southwest. It also provides horticultural therapy, education and employment for persons with a wide range of physical and emotional disabilities.
Registration includes accommodations the nights of May 14, 15, and 16 at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, & Convention Center. You will have an opportunity to extend your stay either before or after the conference.
NATJA coordinates hotel reservations on your behalf so that you don't have to worry!
NATJA prides itself in providing informative and relevant professional development workshops for media at our annual conference.
From the popular Editors Panel, to tips and tricks for photography and video, to learning about the latest in social media marketing, we provide our attendees with tools that will help them make their journalism stand out.
Looking to network with destinations, editors and fellow media? The NATJA Conference is the place to be! You will have many chances to interact with DMOs and editors throughout the conference. The Marketplace allows you to meet 1-on-1 with destination marketing representatives from across North America.
All conference attendees are invited to participate in the planned afternoon tours in and around Galveston Island at no additional cost. Attendees will have several choices and opportunities to learn all that Galveston has to offer.
From the coffee mixer on day 1 to breakfast right before you depart, your meals are included with your conference registration. You will have an opportunity to savor food and drinks from some of the best local eateries and distilleries.
See more of what Texas has to offer by taking a post-conference press trip! Visit Galveston has put together a variety of trips that will allow journalists to truly take in The Lone Star state. Registered media attendees will be invited to apply to participate in a post-conference press trip.
Visit Galveston will coordinate airport transfers for attendees flying into or out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Please note that very limited transfers will be available from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), as the airport is much further away from Galveston than HOU.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the 21st Annual NATJA Conference in Texas' Historic Beach!
NATJA offers a monthly payment plan for the conference, allowing you to split your conference registration into equal monthly payments. Payment plan participants must have their registration paid in full no later than April 30, 2024 to guarantee hotel room accommodations and conference participation. A credit card is required at registration. You may also contact the NATJA office by email at conference@natja.org or call (626) 376-9754 for more information.
Interested in bringing a spouse or adult family member to the conference? You have the option to register a non-media/non-DMO guest who may participate in the afternoon tours and evening activities.
Individuals may cancel by March 15, 2024 to receive a refund. Upon cancellation, a 3% credit card processing fee will be deducted from the refund for all monies paid.
Registration fees will not be returned on or after March 16, 2024.
If you are no longer able to attend the NATJA Conference & Marketplace, please contact the NATJA office immediately by email at conference@natja.org or call (626) 376-9754.
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