Chicago Office of Tourism's Media Criteria Form

The Chicago Office of Tourism will contact you to discuss story ideas, and specific needs you may require, and to arrange a meeting with a member of our staff.

Media who request assistance in arranging complimentary hotel accommodations need to provide the following:
1. Advance notice of a minimum of two business weeks prior to visit by individual journalists. Advance notice of a minimum of four business weeks prior to visit by three or more journalists. At the time of initial contact, we require a complete list of names and media outlets of those participating in group media educational trips;
2. Letter to Chicago Office of Tourism stating the purpose of the visit;
3. Name of publication or electronic outlet;
4. Letter of assignment faxed on letterhead to 312-744-2359;
5. Copies of two recently published travel articles (print media);
6. A copy of demo reel (broadcast media) and
7. Completed registration form.

Due to limited staff and budget constraints, the amount of assistance provided by the Chicago Office of Tourism will be determined on an individual basis. The Chicago Office of Tourism cannot provide transportation or translators for individuals and/or television crews. The policy of the Chicago Office of Tourism is to assist journalists. We are not in a position to include non-journalist spouses and/or companions.

REMINDER: Do not purchase your airline tickets until hotel accommodations have been confirmed.
NOTE: The following information is required.
Journalist or Project Director:
Address:
City: State/Province:
Country: Zip/Postal Code:
Phone Number: Fax Number:
Email:
English: Fluent  Limited Knowledge  Transaltor Preferred
Date/Time of arrival: Date/Time of departure:
Hotel needed?Yes  No
   Number of rooms needed?    Number of nights needed?
   What is your hotel budget per night?
   Other members of travel party and purpose of visit(spouse/companion)
   
   Have you produced articles/programs about Chicago in the past? If so, please give details.    
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