Media Services
Media Services Division of the Media Operations Department is managing such vital media services as Accommodation, Accreditation, Transportation, Rate Card, Catering, Technology and Telecommunications provided by various BOCOG functional areas. Serving as a liaison point between media representatives or organizations and BOCOG service providers, Media Services provides direct advice and help for the functional areas to ensure that media needs are understood and met.
Accreditation
In order to maintain a high level of services for the world's press, the International Olympic Committee maintains a strict quota. For the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the IOC has set a quota of 5,600 for written and photographic press -- the same as for Athens 2004 and Sydney 2000.[Full story]
Transportation
The transport service level for the Media has been based on the IOC rules and requirements, successful experiences of the past Games and in line with the actual traffic conditions in Beijing.[Full story]
Accommodations
BOCOG is responsible for providing the accredited media with clean and comfortable housing and related services at reasonable rates. Only the accredited media can apply for such accommodation under the BOCOG booking process.[Full story]
Rate Card
The Beijing 2008 Press Rate Card offers a detailed list of products and services available to assist the operations of news organizations during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games according to the Host City Contract. [Full story]
Publications
The Media Operations Department published the first issue of Media Information on the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the end of 2005 and distributed it to press organizations via National Olympic Committees. [Full story]
Specialist Volunteer Program
As one of the most vigorous parts of its human resources plan, Media Operations launched its Specialist Volunteer Program in 2005, three years before the Games.[Full story]
Catering Service
The food services will be featured with fresh, inviting, various and plentiful foods. Menus will satisfy the diverse requirements of media as well as reflect the culture of Beijing and China. [Full story]
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