Apply for MATPRA Media Marketplace
MATPRA Media Marketplace is an annual conference where both PR professionals and travel journalists get together to discuss story ideas, arrange visits to our destinations across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia and talk about what’s new in our backyards.
This year’s Media Marketplace host is Central Delaware – Kent County.
2026 MATPRA Media Marketplace
Kent County, DE/ September 22-24, 2026
Stay tuned for info about the application process.
About the Application Process
- All journalists are encouraged to apply.
- A committee of MATPRA members will select 60 journalists to attend the 2026 event.
- When completing this year’s application, be sure to answer ALL fields in the form. Due to issues accessing story links from publications requiring a paid subscription to view content, story submissions must be in a PDF format for review.
- If there are any questions about your submission, email the MATPRA Media Committee at midatlantictourism@gmail.com.
Media Marketplace Attendance Details
- If your application is accepted, you will be invited to attend MATPRA’s Media Marketplace. MATPRA covers your hotel stay, entertainment, and all meals from dinner Tuesday evening through lunch Thursday. However, transportation to and from Central Delaware is your responsibility, as are any additional nights at the hotel you may wish to add.
- Accepted journalists will also have the 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.