Media Visit Request Form

Thank you for your interest in Toronto. We look forward to your visit! Accredited travel writers working on travel assignments qualify for assistance from Tourism Toronto in planning their visit.

Along with submitting an Online Media Visit Request Form you must provide the following for your request to be considered: 

1.       A letter of assignment on the publication’s letterhead from your editor/producer indicating intent to publish/air your article/program.

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

3.       A recent copy of the publication you are writing for.

 

Tourism Toronto’s Manager, Media Relations will respond to your request along with Tourism Toronto’s Media Visit Guidelines.

 

Please note that media rates and arrangements are provided at the discretion of the host business, and are subject to availability especially at hotels.  Black-out periods may be experienced throughout the year and affect rates, vacancy or admission. Black-out dates for 2005 are Molson Indy July 7-9, Caribana Festival July 29-31, and Toronto International Film Festival September 8-17. Please allow at least four business weeks advance notice for requests for assistance.


ACCREDITATION

 

Fields marked with an (*) are mandatory.

To ensure your experience with us is both positive and productive, please provide the following information in full and verify it is correct before submitting.

  CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name*:
Last Name*:
Publication/Outlet*:
Title*:
Address*:
City*:
State / Prov*:
Zip / Postal Code*:
Country*:
Phone Number*:
Fax Number:
Email*:
Website Address
(if applicable):
Circulation/Audience*:
Geographic Coverage Area*:
Frequency of Publication/Broadcast*:
Deadline (optional):

I would like help with:
      
Interested in a Media Visit?
The Media Relations Department is pleased to assist you with your feature stories and coverage of Toronto when your audience matches our target markets.

Please note that complimentary arrangements are provided at the discretion of the host business, and are subject to availability. Black-out periods may be experienced throughout the year that may necessitate a media rate, particularly at hotels. Please allow at least five weeks advance notice for requests for itinerary assistance.

Dates of Travel*:
Departure City*:
Arrival City*:
Method of Travel*:
Are you receiving any other travel support?*
If Yes, please descibe:
Number of journalists in party (please include names and titles)*
Special interests (i.e. Shopping, dining, budget, family, etc.)
When will it be published/aired?*
Can you include Tourism Toronto call to action (i.e. Website URL, 1-800 number)?*
Hotel Arrangements needed through Tourism Toronto?*
If yes, will the accommodation be mentioned in your story?
If complimentary arrangements are not available, will you accept media rates?*
If yes, what range?
Any other comments/requests?


In addition to the above information, please provide:
1.  A letter of assignment on company letterhead from your editor/producer indicating intent to publish or air your article/program;
2.  A recent copy of this publication/program; and
3.  A recent sample of your travel report, written or produced.

A member of the Tourism Toronto Media Relations team will respond to your request within three working days.
      
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