WHO/WHAT
The Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2012 Republican National Convention will host a media walk- through at the St. Pete Times Forum and the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Members of the media are invited to attend an informational briefing, a tour of the convention complex and an evening reception.
The walk-through will address a range of topics, including the media credentialing process, administrative and logistics needs, work space requests and housing requirements. The walk-through will also give media representatives the opportunity to tour the full convention complex, including the St. Pete Times Forum and media workspace planned for the neighboring Tampa Convention Center.
WHEN
****Tuesday, December 6, 2011****
A full itinerary of the day’s events will be sent in advance to registered media outlets. However, for planning purposes, registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. EST on December 6th, with the briefing scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. The 2012 Host Committee will host an evening reception for participants immediately following the walk-through at the Tampa Convention Center.
REGISTRATION (ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN ATTENDING MUST APPLY)
All applications must be received by November 30, 2011.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel rooms have been blocked steps away from the Forum at the Embassy Suites for $179.00 per night, and the Hyatt Regency Tampa for $129.00 per night. To make a reservation at the Embassy Suites, call 1-813-769-8300 and reference “COA Media Walk-Through” by December 2, 2011. To make a reservation at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/RNC2012.
ABOUT THE 2012 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the St. Pete Times Forum (as of January 1, 2012, the Tampa Bay Times Forum) from August 27-30, 2012. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to arrive in the Tampa Bay area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media and other guests. For more information about the 2012 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at GOPConvention2012.com.
Contact:
Operations/Technical: Julie Shugar, Director for Media Operations
Press/Editorial Inquiries: James Davis, Communications Director
(813) 381-5588
