Visiting Journalist Program

• Regions, Cities and Industry Partners are eligible for Tourism British Columbia's support through the Visiting Journalist program.
• Tourism BC may support requests for media visits which:
  
  • represent more then one industry partner;
  • provide unpaid media coverage in our key markets and support our key strategies;
  • represent a publication with a minimum circulation of 25,000 (contact Tourism BC's Media Relations department for television / online requirements)
  • three weeks advance notice is requested
• In order to qualify for support the applicant must demonstrate that they are also making an equal investment in the press trip.
• Tourism British Columbia's primary means of support will be air or ground transportation, industry is expected to provide media with accommodations, meals and activities.
• When providing support, TBC should be recognized to media, industry partners and key stakeholders as a contributing partner. This should include name and contact information of a TBC travel media representative, consumer information for HELLO BC (website and phone number), and where possible the TBC logo (see below for example)
• Any coverage resulting from TBC funded projects should be provided to Tourism British Columbia's Media Relations team in a timely manner.