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Register for NRA Show 2009

May 16-19, 2009
McCormick Place, Chicago

Eligibility Requirements

Journalists registering for the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show are automatically registered for the 2009 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event; and those registering for IWSB are automatically registered for the Show. Please note that a government issued photo ID is still required to enter IWSB, and all registrants must be 21 years of age or older.

Credentialed news media representatives may register online, or on site at McCormick Place, May 16-19, 2009, in the Show Press Center (room N226). Should you have any questions regarding registration or wish to know if you qualify as media, please contact us at media@restuarant.org or call (202) 973-3677.

Who’s eligible for Press badges? To maintain quality news coverage and media representation on the Show floor and in IWSB, members of the news media need current, official credentials to enter the exhibit halls or attend events at McCormick Place. You must meet the following criteria and present acceptable identification to qualify for a press badge!

Eligibility:

• You must be on the editorial side of a well-established news media outlet that publishes original content.
• Freelance writers and photographers must present a letter of assignment from an approved media outlet to be granted a press badge. Similarly, broadcast or online production company representatives must present a letter of assignment from an approved news media outlet.
• Advertising, public relations, marketing and sales representatives, and other non-editorial media outlet staff will not be granted press badges and must register through general registration and pay appropriate fees. Similarly, non-credentialed companions of properly credentialed media representatives must pay registration fees via general registration.
• Your news outlet must either regularly cover the restaurant-and-hospitality industry or target a general audience. Corporate newsletters and other closed-circuit publications are not eligible for complimentary press registration.
• Specialty publications other than restaurant-and-hospitality trade outlets and online media outlets (including blogs) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Proper, non-expired credentials must be presented if requested by National Restaurant Association staff when registering.
• Media outlet interns and student practitioners accompanying credentialed media representatives must show proof of employment.

Identification (must have at least one of the following):

• officially issued press credentials (by police, government or other recognized issuer)
• a business card with your name, title and media outlet
• a letter of assignment from editor/producer of an approved media outlet (photo copies not accepted)
• current publication masthead with your name and title
• news article published within the past six months with your byline

Register now for NRA Show 2009!

Questions? Call the Association's Media Relations Department at (202) 973-3677 or e-mail media@restaurant.org.