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MEDIA SUBMISSIONS: Journalists, Authors, Photographers, Artists

GENERAL TRAVEL ARTICLES

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

100 Destination Travel, Domestic Newspaper—Greater than 250,000 Circulation
Circulation. Article on a travel destination that was published in a U.S. domestic newspaper with a circulation greater than 250,000.

100A Destination Travel, Domestic Newspaper—Less than 250,000 Circulation
Circulation. Article on a travel destination that was published in a U.S.
domestic newspaper with a circulation less than 250,000.

101 Destination Travel, Domestic Magazine
Article on a travel destination that was published in a domestic magazine of general circulation.

102 Destination Travel, International Newspaper—Greater than 250,000 Circulation
Article on a travel destination that was published in an international newspaper with a
circulation greater than 250,000.

102A Destination Travel, International Newspaper—Less than 250,000 Circulation
Article on a travel that was published in an international newspaper with a
circulation less than 250,000.

103 Destination Travel, International Magazine
Article on a travel destination that was published in an international magazine of general circulation.

104 Byline Travel Column—Greater than 250,000 Circulation
Column on a travel subject that was published in a newspaper or magazine with a circulation greater than 250,000.

104A Byline Travel Column—Less than 250,000 Circulation
Column on a travel subject that was published in a
newspaper or magazine with a circulation less than 250,000.

105 Travel Series—Magazine
A series of articles (two minimum, three or more preferred) with a common theme that was published in magazine. The series does not need to be authored by the same journalist.

105A Travel Series—Newspaper
A series of articles (two minimum, three or more preferred) with a common theme that was published in a newspaper.
The series does not need to be authored by the same journalist.

SPECIAL FOCUS TRAVEL ARTICLES—PRINT

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

120 Local Lifestyle
Travel article focused on local lifestyle that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

121 Leisure Activity
Travel article focused on a leisure activity that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

122 Sports and Recreation
Travel article focused on sports and recreation that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

123 Resorts
Travel article focused on a resort, B&B or other leisure property that
was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

124 Cruises
Travel article focused on a cruise or cruising that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

125 Personality and Profiles
Travel article focused on a personality or as a profile of people that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

126 Historical or Hobby Travel
Travel article focused on an historic site or a hobby travel that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

127 50+ Travel and Travelers
Travel article focused on travel for senior/50+ adults, senior/50+ travelers and/or senior/50+ travel lifestyle that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

128 Intergenerational and Family Travel
Travel article focused on family travel or other intergenerational travel that was
published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

129 Culinary Travel
Travel article focused on food, wine or a culinary destination that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

130 Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel
Travel article focused on cultural, educational or selfimprovement program or site that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

131 Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel
Travel article focused on eco, environmental or special purpose travel that was
published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

132 Budget/Frugal Travel
Travel article focused on travel techniques or destinations designed for the budget-minded traveler that was published in a newspaper, magazine or other printed media.

SPECIAL FOCUS TRAVEL ARTICLES—INTERNET

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

140 Local Lifestyle
Travel article focused on local lifestyle that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

141 Leisure Activity
Travel article focused on a leisure activity that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

142 Sports and Recreation
Travel article focused on sports and recreation that was only published electronically on a
website, publication or blog.

143 Resorts
Travel article focused on a resort, B&B or other leisure property that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

144 Cruises
Travel article focused on a cruise or cruising that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

145 Personality and Profiles
Travel article focused on a personality or as a profile of people that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

146 Historical or Hobby Travel
Travel article focused on an historic site or a hobby travel that was only published
electronically on a website, publication or blog.

147 50+ Travel and Travelers
Travel article focused on travel for senior/50+ adults, senior/50+ travelers and/or senior/50+ travel lifestyle that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

148 Intergenerational and Family Travel
Travel article focused on family travel or other intergenerational travel that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

149 Culinary Travel
Travel article focused on food, wine or a culinary destination that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

150 Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel
Travel article focused on cultural, educational or self-improvement program or site that was
only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

151 Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel
Travel article focused on eco, environmental or special purpose travel that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

152 Budget/Frugal Travel
Travel article focused on travel techniques or destinations designed for the
budget-minded traveler that was only published electronically on a website, publication or blog.

ELECTRONIC, VIDEO, BROADCAST

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

153 Travel Broadcast (Television, Radio, Podcast, and Web Series)
Program focused on the traveler or the travel experience that was broadcast on television, radio or the web, or published as a podcast or audio guide. The broadcast should be substantially informational.

154 Travel Journalism Website
Website directed to the traveler or the travel experience that was first published or substantially revised and published on the web. The site should be substantially informational.

155 Travel Blog
A complete travel blog focused online journal principally presenting opinion and commentary and/or travel information and advice.
The blog should have substantial new material.

156 Travel App
A travel-related mobile application.

PHOTOGRAPHY, ILLUSTRATION

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

170 Overall Excellence
Travel photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) that
best represents a destination or travel experience.

171 Cover Photo, Illustration
Cover photograph/illustration for a travel related publication.

172 Landscape, Seascape
Photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) in which
the main subject is a landscape, seascape or similar subject appearing in an article or book.

173 Portrait, People
Photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) in which the main subject is a person or group of people or similar subject appearing in an article or book.

174 Facility, Architectural
Photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) in which the main
subject is a destination facility or other architectural or similar subject appearing in an
article or book.

MISCELLANEOUS

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

190 Travel Book or Guide
Book focused on a travel experience or Guide focused on providing necessary
information to travelers to a specific destination. May by principally photography or text.

191 Trade Travel Article
Travel article written for or about the travel industry.

192 Travel Tips & Advice (consumer)
Traveler- or consumer-focused information and advice including tips and how-tos.

ORGANIZATION SUBMISSIONS: CVBs, DMOs, PR AGENCIES

All submissions must have been FIRST published between Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

200 Visitors’ Guide (Printed or Electronic)—Marketing Budget Greater than $400,000
Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency where the organizations’ annual marketing
budget exceeds $400,000.

200A Visitors’ Guide (Printed or Electronic)— Marketing Budget Less than $400,000
Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency where the organizations’ annual marketing budget is less than $400,000.

201 Destination Video
Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency.

202 Destination Website
Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency.

203 Social Media or Marketing Campaign—Marketing Budget Greater than $400,000
Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency where the organizations’ annual
marketing budget exceeds $400,000.

203A Social Media or Marketing Campaign—Marketing Budget Less than $400,000.
Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency where the organizations’ annual marketing
budget is less than $400,000.

PUBLICATION SUBMISSIONS

All submissions must have been published between Oct.1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011.

300 Newspaper Travel Section with general circulation.

301 Travel Magazine with general circulation.

302 In-Flight Magazine

303 Best Destination Magazine with content focused on one location.