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The goal of the public relations
department of the Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau is
to provide journalists who are developing travel stories about
Tunica with media-friendly resources and information.
To make sure we serve you as professionally and
efficiently as possible, we have developed a set of guidelines
that are intended to help ensure all journalists receive equal
and prompt treatment. We want you to have a pleasant experience
in working with Tunica, and to get the information you need in
an efficient manner.
We appreciate your willingness to follow these
guidelines, and we welcome your feedback on other ways we can assist
you better.
- All journalists will be asked to complete
a short application before participating in an organized press
tour of Tunica or receiving assistance in planning an individual
trip.
- All journalists seeking assistance in planning
an independent site visit of Tunica are encouraged to give the
Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau at least three weeks'
notice of their planned visit to Tunica. This is a courtesy we
extend to the many private-sector partners (casino hotels, restaurants,
attraction managers, event organizers, etc.) who will be working
with us to make your trip a success.
- Independent journalists will be responsible
for their own transportation to and from the nearest airport
to Tunica (Memphis International Airport). On press trips, transportation
will be provided to and from the Memphis Airport to Tunica, and
around Tunica during official press tours.
- Accommodations, admissions to attractions
and most meals will be provided by the Tunica Convention & Visitors
Bureau and partners on organized press tours. Our public relations
staff will attempt to negotiate complimentary or press-rate arrangements
for independent writers, although we cannot guarantee success.
Arrangements for independent writers will be handled on a case-by-case
basis, depending on availability.
- No spouses, children or significant others
(or pets) may participate in an official organized press tour.
Journalists traveling independently often choose to bring friends
and/or family members with them. Please be aware that the presence
of non-media affiliated guests may make it difficult for us to
negotiate complimentary meals, accommodations or admissions.
Responsibility for such arrangements and any associated expenses
will be the responsibility of the journalist.
- The Tunica Convention & Visitors
Bureau kindly requests that all journalists who work with our
public relations staff for assistance in planning a trip or
who participate in an organized familiarization trip send the
staff at least one original copy of any published article and/or
photo that is generated by their visit to Tunica.
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