Main Press Center, Beijing Olympics 2008

The Main Press Center (MPC) for the Beijing Olympics formally opened on Tuesday, July 8 and will follow a 24-hour operation schedule between July 25 and August 27 for media crews from around the world, Director of the MPC and IBC operation team, Sha Wanquan, told reporters Tuesday.

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.