We receive a considerable number of requests from travel writers seeking legitimate travel writer privileges.  As a result, and to most effectively meet journalists’ editorial and photographic needs, we ask cooperation in following these guidelines.

The Basics

·          Please allow at least four business weeks advance notice for requests for assistance. If we receive a request on shorter notice, we assist travel writers by providing a contact list of the appropriate venues they wish to visit.
 

·          Fully complete and submit the Online Media Visit Request Form.
 

·          Journalists should be prepared to submit a letter of assignment on the publication’s letterhead from their editor indicating intent to publish their feature or article along with a recent copy of the publication they are writing for.

·          Freelancers need to provide two recently published travel related clips (published within the last calendar year) for the request to be considered. 

Tourism Toronto Assistance  

·          Media Kit 

·          Passport to all major Toronto attractions including the Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, CN Tower, Olympic Spirit Toronto, Ontario Science Centre and many others. 

·          Background Information 

·          Statistics 

·          Fact Checking 

·          Interview Opportunities 

·          Standard Itineraries 

·          Images of Toronto 

·          Calendar of Events 

·          Contact Information of public relations representatives for hotels and attractions

Travel and Transportation Support

·          Tourism Toronto does not rent (hire) cars or vans for travel writers and/or film crews. 

·          Notify Tourism Toronto of a change in plans immediately.

Hotel Arrangements and Accommodations

·          Tourism Toronto does not pay for hotel accommodations. 

·          Tourism Toronto will liaison with hotels to ensure media rate for visiting media.

Touring and Entertainment

·          Tourism Toronto will offer a standard Itinerary (if requested) of Toronto  

Or

·          Customized Itinerary (if requested) and if journalist is working in consultation with Tourism Toronto.

·          Walking Tour (if requested) for an overview of Toronto neighbourhoods including Entertainment District, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Financial District, Little Italy and West Queen West.

Or

·          Customized Walking Tour (in consultation with writer and their needs).

·          Tourism Toronto does not hire tour guides or escorts for length of visit of journalists and/or film crews.

·          Tourism Toronto will provide contact information of public relations representatives for attractions and entertainment venues where applicable.