MATPRA is a cohesive unit of regional tourism partners encompassing Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C. and West Virginia.
A resource for media, representing more than 80 destinations throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States.
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From mountains and beaches to small towns and big cities, the Mid-Atlantic caters to your every desire.
The MATPRA Media Marketplace is a great opportunity for both PR professionals and travel journalists to get together and discuss story ideas, arrange visits to our destinations and talk about what’s new in our backyards. The 2025 MATPRA Media Marketplace will take place in mid-August in Reading & Berks County, PA – Pennsylvania’s Americana Region.
Membership is limited to state tourism organizations, convention and visitor bureaus, destination marketing organizations and tourism promotion agencies.
Network and learn from your peers in the DMO world.
Grow your skills in public and media relations.
Showcase your destination and reach new audiences.
Meet one-on-one with dozens of journalists and media.
Highlight your destination's seasonal offerings.
Keep tabs on latest trends and interact with your peers.
"I have attended MATPRA since 2007 and I have found it to be invaluable. It is an outstanding introduction to what the Middle Atlantic states offer with opportunities to network with people, gain new insight into story leads and forge relationships that provide easier access to information to assist you in writing more creative articles."
"MATPRA is a great resource for destination news in the Mid-Atlantic. I especially appreciate the useful emails sent out with themed roundups of what's going on in the region from one source."
"MATPRA has been one of the most beneficial public relations organizations for us thanks to the quality of relationships formed with writers over the years through my attendance at Marketplace and overall involvement in the organization."
“I have been a member of MATPRA since 2010. The connections I’ve made with both DMOs and media far exceed any other travel trade show I attend.”
Receive monthly story ideas from dozens of destinations in one email. Plus, stay up-to-date with MATPRA news & events.