The NBTA International Convention & Exposition is the premier event in the corporate travel industry, for both the media and travel suppliers. The annual event offers journalists many opportunities to learn more about the business travel industry and to hear first-hand from the professionals who manage business travelers across the globe and the vendors that make safe, productive and cost effective travel possible, while providing exhibitors with a number of media relations opportunities to convey their company’s message.

INFORMATION FOR JOURNALISTS

Why Attend?
Learn why you, as a journalist, should attend the 2008 NBTA Convention.

Media Registration
Working members of the media interested in attending the NBTA Convention should contact NBTA Media Relations at   pr@nbta.org for a press registration form.

Press Room
The Press Room will be located in room 307 of the Los Angeles Convention Center. For the convenience of attending media, the press room includes computers, printers, telephone and meeting space.

Press Conference Room
The Press Conference Room will be located in room 308A of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Request Interviews
Journalists should contact  pr@nbta.org for interview requests with NBTA spokespeople and any other resources they may need onsite.

INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS

Press Materials
Exhibitors and sponsors are welcome to place media releases, materials and kits in the Press Room #307 for daily distribution to registered media. Shipments will not be accepted to this room. Please hand-carry all press materials to the Press Room.

Registered Media List
A list of media registered for the NBTA Convention is available to all exhibitors and sponsors upon request. This list will include reporters’ names, titles, publications and e-mail addresses, and will be distributed weekly to those who have requested to receive it. To be added to the distribution list, please contact  pr@nbta.org.

Scheduling of Press Conferences
The Press Conference Room in 308A is available for exhibitors and sponsors for special announcements and new product and service introductions. For more information, available time slots, costs and cancellation policy, please contact  pr@nbta.org. All conferences are subject to review and approval by NBTA. It is the sole responsibility of exhibiting companies and sponsors to promote press conferences. A complete schedule of press conferences will be posted in the press room and online at  www.nbtaconvention.org.

Post Press Releases to NBTA Convention Online Press Room
NBTA is pleased to offer exhibitors a unique tool for expanding their public relations reach at the 2008 NBTA Convention. With one posting to the NBTA Convention Online Press Room, your announcement will be sent to:

• All convention attendees
• NBTA members who are unable to attend convention
• Journalists registered for convention
• An additional targeted list of reporters who cover business travel

Visit the Online Pressroom 

Media Relations Tips for Exhibitors

PRESS CONTACTS

Caleb Tiller
Director, Communications & Public Relations
Office: 703-684-0836 ext. 138
Mobile: 703-332-9052

Nicole Hayes
Assistant Manager, Communications
Office: 703-684-0836 ext. 1133
Mobile: 703-459-7428