Yakima Valley Toursim Media Qualifications

Qualifying to Receive Media Rates or Complimentary Services

The YVVCB requires that travel journalists and photographers be qualified for eligibility to receive media rates or complimentary services. All media visits are documented by the YVVCB. Journalists with a previous working relationship are already deemed credentialed.

Qualification must be verified prior to proposing a media request.

All media requests must be submitted at least one month prior to visit. Complimentary arrangements are provided through the discretion of host businesses and are subject to the availability and interest of each property.

Qualifying Requirements:

Media Staff

Travel journalists and editors working as paid staff at magazines, newspapers, websites, travel radio programs and/or travel television programs should submit a business card and a supervisor’s contact information.

Freelance

Freelance travel journalists on assignment should submit a letter of assignment and their editors’ contact information. Freelancers without a specific assignment may submit 4-5 travel articles published within the past 12 months in mainstream travel publications and carrying the journalist’s byline. Submitted clips must be bylined and dated.

For Qualification Submittal & Questions:

YVVCB Media Request
Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau
10 N. 8th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 575-3010
Fax: (509) 575-6252
Toll Free: 800-221-0751
Email