Public Relations Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
July 2nd, 2026: Publication of RFP on Hotsprings.org website
July 3rd, 2026: Advertise RFP in Hot Springs, Little Rock, and industry publications
July 24th, 2026: Deadline to request an RFP
July 31st, 2026: Proposals due by 3:00 PM CST
August 24th, 2026: Staff recommendation to A&P Commission for approval
November 1st, 2026: Contract effective date
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission
DESCRIPTION
The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive public relations services in support of its mission to increase visitor awareness and engagement. The selected firm will be responsible for managing local, national, and international public relations efforts for the organization.
Scope of work includes generating story ideas for agency staff to use in ongoing media pitches, writing and distributing press releases to local, regional, national, and international journalists and publications, and developing a crisis management plan. The engagement also includes creating opportunities for speaking engagements, deskside interviews, and subject matter presentations for visit team leaders to promote the destination and the organization.
The vendor will also be expected to communicate with media outlets across state, regional, national, and international levels to secure feature articles, blog coverage, inclusion in best-of lists, press visits, familiarization tours, journalist coverage, and influencer collaborations. These public relations activities should support broader efforts to increase visibility and attract more visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission. The work is located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Public relations agency with tourism, destination, or hospitality marketing experience
- Demonstrated success securing local, national, and international earned media coverage
- Strong media relations network across journalists, publishers, and influencers
- Experience developing crisis communications and reputation management plans
- Capability to create press releases, story angles, and executive speaking opportunities
- Firm with regional or national presence and experience promoting visitor-focused organizations
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