The New York Times Travel

“No writer or editor of travel coverage anywhere in The Times, whether on assignment or not, may accept free or discounted services from any element of the travel industry, including hotels, restaurants, tour operators, airlines, railways, cruise lines, rental car companies and tourist attractions. This applies to freelance writers as well as staff members. Our policy is not to give travel assignments to freelancers who accept or have previously accepted free services in working for other outlets, since that could create the appearance of a conflict for their Times work as well. Depending on circumstances, the Travel editor may make occasional exceptions – for example, for a writer who ceased the practice years ago.”

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