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Grand Junction Press Pitching Topics

PR Request: Grand Junction Area - What’s New for Summer/Fall 2021: The Visit Grand Junction PR team is currently seeking news and information for the summer news release, as well as media pitching & hosting opportunities. The team is requesting information that is new, within the last 12 months, about events, restaurants, attractions, activities, and lodging packages. Please send a 150-word description of your new experience along with opening date(s) offering and a link to more information to Caitlin Johnson, caitlin@handlebarpr.com and cc Elizabeth Fogarty at elizabethf@gjcity.org. Below is a formatting example. DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17.

Formatting Example:
  • Palisade Plunge to Open in Spring 2021: Opening in spring 2021, the much-anticipated Palisade Plunge is one of the longest single-track downhill mountain bike trails in the United States. A $3.2M investment that has been nearly 10 years in the making, the trail starts at the top of Colorado’s Grand Mesa and descends to the Town of Palisade near Grand Junction.
  • Father honors daughter with "one of a kind" Ciara's Cantina: This hip, modern cantina is a completely renovated bar/restaurant across from the Avalon Theatre. It boasts the largest patio in Downtown Grand Junction and regularly hosts live music and DJ nights. The industrial-chic décor was inspired by Ciara and created in her honor.

Colorado Tourism Office Topics

UPCOMING NEWS RELEASES/REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION


Please keep us up to date on happenings in your neck of the woods and add CTO PR/social email addresses to your distribution lists.

Carly Holbrook, carly.holbrook@colorado.com
Caitie Johnson, caitlin.johnson@colorado.com
Dave Fluegge, dave.fluegge@colorado.com
Liz Birdsall, liz@tbgroup.us (International Market Manager)
CTO PR general mailbox, media@colorado.com

For upcoming news releases and pitches, we are seeking information from our industry partners on the topics below. Please note these releases are designed to target long-lead and in-state travel publications. As the travel climate continues to change, we will distribute these releases/pitches only if appropriate. We have adjusted our editorial calendar to focus on subject matter that is relevant to the current climate.

What’s New/News for Summer 2021: Highlighting new events, restaurants, attractions, lodging offerings and more for summer and fall 2021. Please send a 150–200-word description of the new item to Caitlin Johnson, and include a link to more information. Examples below. PLEASE DO NOT SEND FULL NEWS RELEASES.

Sustainable and Responsible Travel: In advance of Earth Day in April, this release will highlight low emissions and emissions-free travel ideas; locally produced food and locally sourced product offerings; stargazing and Dark Sky experiences; voluntourism opportunities and other innovative sustainability practices. Please send details to Carly Holbrook by the end of day March 12.

Family and Multigenerational Summer Offerings: This will highlight a variety of travel experiences for families to reconnect in memorable and meaningful ways after spending time apart. Please send details to Caitlin Johnson by the end of day March 19.

Listing format examples:

  • Spoke & Vine Motel Opens in Palisade: Opened in spring 2019 in charming downtown Palisade, the Spoke & Vine Motel is a freshly reinvented motel with thoughtful design, sustainable features and comfortable rooms. Perfectly located within walking distance to many area wineries, restaurants and shops, Spoke & Vine offers kind, attentive service, delicious coffee, quality bedding and rooms that look as good as they feel.

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