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  • Basic Information

  • Please be sure you have reviewed the information on the Marketplace application page before completing this application.

    Let's begin with the basic information about yourself. All sections MUST BE COMPLETED for our Media Committee to have the information required for a clear assessment.

    For couples/teams who work together: Please apply to Media Marketplace as a unit.

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  • Pricing Structure

    Tell us how you get paid for your work.



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  • Experience

    Now it's time to learn about your experience as a journalist.

  • Story Submissions

  • Please provide 3 articles that best represent you as a journalist. Writing samples from a range of media outlets is highly preferred. Plus, make sure the content inspires travel and/or is destination-centric whenever possible. If you have visited and written about a MATPRA destination, we encourage you to share a story you produced as a result of that visit. 

    At least 2 of your samples must have been written in the last 24 months. Date of publication MUST be included on the submission. Failure to submit an applicable date will result in disqualification.

    Submissions must be uploaded as a PDF with your last name in the file name. 

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  • Audience

    Tell us about your reach and following. If not using one of the listed platforms, respond with N/A in that field.
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  • MATPRA Experience

    You're almost done! Finally, tell us about your experience with MATPRA.

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  • Final Comments


  • Media Marketplace Attendance Details

    A committee of MATPRA members will review all applications and select 60 journalists to attend the 2026 event.

    If your application is accepted, you will be invited to attend MATPRA’s Media Marketplace in Dover, DE, September 22-24, 2026. MATPRA covers your hotel stay, entertainment, and all meals from 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 through 1 p.m. Thursday, September 24. However, transportation to and from Dover, DE, is your responsibility, as are any additional nights at the Dover hotel you may wish to add.

    Accepted journalists will also have the (optional) opportunity to sign up for FAM tours both before and after Media Marketplace. Again, your hotel, entertainment, and food expenses will be covered by the host destination, but travel to/from those destinations is your responsibility.

    By clicking "Submit" below and applying to attend Media Marketplace, you are acknowledging that you are aware of these details.

    For teams/couples only: A new policy is in effect this year for teams/couples who work together and wish to attend Marketplace together. Please apply as a unit, and the selection committee will consider your application as a unit. If you are accepted to attend Marketplace, MATPRA will cover the hotel stay, entertainment, and all meals from 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 through 1 p.m. Thursday, September 24 for one member of your team. The second team member will be assessed a $250 to cover their entertainment and meal expenses. You can both stay in the comped hotel room together for no additional charge. If you need a second hotel room, you are responsible for covering that expense. You will also circulate through the Marketplace tables and use the Whova mobile app as a unit. This policy has been implemented to allow for a larger number of journalists to be hosted by MATPRA at Marketplace.

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