North American Visiting Journalist Program
Regions, Cities and Industry Partners are eligible for Tourism British Columbia's (Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation) support through the "North American Visiting Journalist Program".
Tourism BC will consider support request for media visits which:
* Represent more than one industry partner (regionally and/or provincially);
* Provide unpaid media coverage in their key markets and support their key strategies;
* Represent a publication with a minimum circulation of 50,000 for print; higher circulations may
be required based on market and demographic (i.e. television & on-line requirements); and
* Four weeks advance notice is required.
In order to qualify for support the applicant must demostrate that they are also making an equal investment in the Media Press Trip.
Tourism BC's primary means of support will be air (flight) or ground transportation. The Industry Partner is expected to provide the media with accommodation, meals and activities.
When providing support, Tourism BC should be recognized to media, industry partners and key stakeholders as a contributing partner. This should include name and contact information of the TBC travel media representative, consumer information for HelloBC.com (website and phone number) and where possible the Tourism BC logo.
When writing articles on British Columbia, you may want to include the Tourism BC toll free number: 1-800-Hello BC (435-5622) and website: HelloBC.com. These services provide free help and advice planning or booking a BC vacation.
Please fill the North American Visiting Journalist Program Form and forward it directly to:
Tourism British Columbia
Cindy Burr, Travel Media Specialist
Ph: 604-660-3767
Fx: 604-660-3383
Email: Cindy.Burr@gov.bc.ca
Any coverage resulting from TBC funding projects should be provided to Tourism BC's Media Relations Team in a timely manner.
Spouse / companion flights are not covered and cannot be booked by Tourism BC.
*Please note that any flight changes and change fees once booked by Tourism BC are the responsibily of the requesting industry partner or visiting journalist.