Travel Writers Policy
Thank you for your interest in Bristol TN/VA! We have Press Kits, maps, brochures and photos available for editorial use.
To obtain any of the above-mentioned materials, or if you have any questions, contact:
Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone: (423) 989-4850
E-mail: tourism@bristolchamber.org
Group Press Tours
From time to time group press tours are available, please contact Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau, for more information.
Individual Press Tours
What we need from you:
Name(s) of journalist and/or photographer
Mailing address
Telephone number, fax number, e-mail, etc.
Brief biographical sketch
Tear sheets not more than 2 years old
Two editorial references (name, publications, phone numbers)
Article-specific information needed:
Name of targeted publication(s)
Letter of assignment (if working for a specific publication)
Arrival date, length of visit, departure date
Types of activities or special interest/focus of story/special requests
* Please note that targeted publications must have a minimum circulation of 20,000 unless otherwise approved by the Bristol TN/VA CVB.
The CVB will provide the following services to bonafide travel writers:
Attraction Access - The CVB will offer to arrange free entrance to area attractions for travel writers and photographers whose names are listed on the bylines of the tear sheets. Costs incurred by family members and/or friends traveling with a writer will be paid for by the writer.
Accommodations - The CVB will provide complimentary or reduced rate rooms for up to 2 nights for writers on assignment when available. Accommodations are subject to availability. No accommodations will be available during holidays or NASCAR race weeks.
Ground Transportation - You are responsible for your own transportation. Rental cars are the responsibility of the writer, but a list of local rental companies will be supplied if requested. If someone from the CVB is available to help you during your visit, you will be notified.
Photographic Images - The CVB maintains an online photo library should the writer need pictures to accompany a story.
Meals are not provided by the CVB. It is up to individual properties to decide if meals will be complimentary or at a reduced rate upon the writer's request.
Writers must give the CVB at least 10 business days notice before their arrival (unless special circumstances arise - to be approved by the CVB).
Tear sheets on any subsequent stories on the Bristol area are to be provided to the CVB upon publication.
* Please note that Bristol CVB press tours are not available during NASCAR Spring and August race weeks.
If you are interested in doing a story on other areas of Tennessee or Virginia, please contact:
State of Tennessee articles:
Cindy Dupree, Director of Communications
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Phone: (615) 741-9010
E-mail: Cindy.Dupree@state.tn.us
State of Virginia articles:
Tamra Talmadge-Anderson, Director of Public Relations
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Phone: (804) 545-5573
E-mail: ttanderson@virginia.org
