6 September 2026
What is a Press Stay? A guide for hotels
How hosted media visits work, what hotels should expect, and why editorial visits and creator collaborations need different arrangements.
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Practical advice for better Press Stays.
Guidance for hotels, journalists and influencers, informed by the day-to-day hospitality PR experience behind PressStays.com.
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13 September 2026
How hotels can get more from journalist and influencer stays
Practical guidance on choosing the right people, setting clear arrangements, preparing your team and following up professionally.
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What journalists and influencers should include in a hotel Press Stay request
What to include about your work, plans, dates, guests, editorial angle or content proposal when approaching a hotel.
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The principles behind a good hosted stay.
Our Professional Standards set out the difference between editorial independence and agreed creator content, and the conduct expected from both sides.
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