Information for Members of the Press
Group Press Trips:-
Barclay International Group runs group press trips from time to time to acquaint journalists as
well as television/radio show personalities with our fine collection of properties. Our trips usually
include complimentary airfare, accommodations and some meals; itineraries (including tours of our properties)
are pre-planned and cannot be altered by individual participants. Attendance is restricted to one writer per
geographic location or travel niche (i.e. we won't take two writers from competing newspapers in the same city
or from competiting bridal magazines, for example). Usually, invitations are extended only to those publications/shows
with a high circulation or viewership, based on the request of the properties involved, and acceptance is based
on a first-come, first served basis.
Individual Press Trips:-
Often, members of the press are not available at the times we run press trips, are not permitted (by their publications)
to accept press trip invitations or prefer to travel independently. We welcome journalists as well as television/radio show personalities to visit our properties
when "on the road" and are delighted to set up tours of the properties on their behalf. For those requesting discounted accommodations,
we require a copy of the letter specifying the definite story assignment, as well as a copy of the writer's resume and past clips. We would also
appreciate a clip of the story following publication. We cannot guarantee free accommodations, but can usually work out a discounted press rate
with the property to be profiled. We are unable to discount airfare or other services for those on individual press trips.
How to Contact Us to Conduct In-Person Interviews by Phone or In-Person:- Both Harry D. J. Barclay (President) and Dawn M. Barclay (Vice President of Sales and Marketing) are available for phone interviews as well as online chat sessions and on-air television appearances (travel by arrangement). To set up such an interview, feel free to contact us at 800-845-6636 (continental USA, except New York State) or 516-364-0064. Requests can also be made by fax (516-364-4468) or email.
How to Obtain Photographs for Stories:- Property Slides (and in some cases, photographs) are readily available to those publications and
shows who agree to return them in a timely manner. If necessary, slides/photographs of company principals can also be provided. Submit
requests by email, fax (516-364-4468) or by phone at 800-845-6636 (continental USA except for New York State) or 516-364-0064.
Adding Your Name/Publication to our Press Mailing List:- If by some chance you are not already part of our extentive press contact list, we would
be delighted to include you. Simply e-mail us with your name, title, publication name and address, as well as your phone/fax number and email contact.
We would appreciate knowing your publication's circulation, as well as the niche (if any) you might target (i.e. bridal, business, family, etc.).
Feel free to request a full press kit. We can mail you individual releases as well, though it might be faster for you to download them, as well
as past clips, from our main Press Room.
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