In New York, 125 people waited in line for two-and-a-half hours to participate, says David Samberg, a Verizon media relations manager.

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"If it is not on the record, AP will not attend and instead will offer our views on how the regulations should be updated in an open letter, " said Erin Madigan White, the AP's media relations manager.

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Leo Seaton, the Sydney-based manager of media relations at Tourism Australia, has travelled to more than 50 countries over the years.

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