International Journalists

Eligibility

Print and broadcast media interested in attending International Pow Wow should submit their name and credentials for review to the International Advisory Chairperson in their region, along with a recently published article (within the past 12 months). Articles must be about travel within the United States. Proof of a journalist's name on the masthead of an accredited publication is also acceptable. You will be notified of your status via return e-mail. Please direct your questions to your International Advisory Chairperson or to Cathy Keefe, U.S. Travel's Media Relations Manager.

Criteria, Policies, Regulations, etc.

Additions and Changes

Cancellation Policy

Email Opt Out Policy

Event Photography/Videography Waiver

Note to all participants: International Pow Wow participants MAY NOT organize or sponsor any activities that conflict with the official International Pow Wow program or sponsored event during official conference hours. Violation of these terms may render the participant ineligible for future participation in International Pow Wow.

Registration

Registration is complimentary for International Journalists, and is subject to pre-approval by the International Advisory Committee Chair and the U.S. Travel Association.

All international delegates must be pre-registered. No International Journalist credentials will be issued onsite at International Pow Wow.

Your complimentary media registration fee includes:

• Access to an Online Press Room, offering comprehensive press materials (story ideas, news releases, photos, logos, videos, etc.), 30 days in advance of International Pow Wow through August 30, 2012
• Exclusive Press Brunch and Media Tours on Sunday, April 22
• A full day of Media Marketplace activities on Monday, April 23, providing direct access to up to 200 destinations and U.S. travel product providers
• The opportunity to request additional appointments on the tradeshow floor with U.S. Suppliers/Exhibitors who did not participate in the Media Marketplace
• Round-trip airport/hotel/ground transfers in Los Angeles and between function sites
• All meals and related functions which are an official part of International Pow Wow
• Los Angeles Sightseeing and Post-Familiarization Tours
• Year-long organization listing on powwowonline.com and online access to all registered U.S. Suppliers

Hotel Accommodations

U.S. Travel provides complimentary lodging for five nights, April 21-25, 2012 (with check-out on April 26, room and tax only) when you successfully participate in all scheduled media activities. The success of International Pow Wow depends upon all delegates fully engaging in as many business appointments as possible. We thank you for your cooperation!

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Delegation Assignments by Country

Delegation Assignments by Hotel

Key Dates and Deadlines

Take a few moments to review the upcoming International Journalist Key Dates and Deadlines.

Note: the deadline for registration and housing is March 26. We cannot guarantee housing for registrations received after March 26.

Hotel and Trip Planning

Hotels, airlines and car rental companies are offering special rates for this year.

Hotel Reservations

Car rental discounts

Airline discounts

View Post-Fam Tour Options and Register

Sightseeing & Media Tour Information - Coming soon!

Ground transportation - Coming soon!

Appointment Scheduling

International Journalists may submit up to 25 requests for appointments with those Exhibitors who have not requested to Opt Out of the Journalist Appointment options.

Appointment requests are submitted via powwowonline.com; once the Online Appointment Scheduling period closes, the appointments will be computer-generated according to a priority matching order. You will receive your appointment schedule list a few weeks before International Pow Wow.

Press appointments will be scheduled so as not to conflict with official International Pow Wow Press activities (i.e., the Media Marketplace and the Press Conferences). Between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, there is the potential for a total of 22 appointments with exhibitors in their booths on the show floor during the official Business Appointments Sessions; however, it is possible that a Journalist might not receive 22 pre-scheduled appointments through the computer-generated matching process. The Manual Scheduling process offers an opportunity to request additional appointments to fill open slots.

Note: Any International Journalist who wishes to submit appointment requests must register and submit his/her requests by March 16, 2012. Appointment Requests will not be accepted after this date.

For more information on Media Appointment Scheduling, follow the link below.

Media Appointment Scheduling

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International Pow Wow Travel Writer Awards

Entry deadline: April 1

The International Pow Wow Travel Writer Awards were established to honor outstanding work in print journalism for United States travel destination stories.

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