STANDARDS SECTION XVIII - TOURNAMENT STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE personnel, and the WTA in obtaining any necessary visas or work permits  required for such individuals to attend and participate in the Tournament. Visa or work permit information should be communicated to players and the  WTA at least two (2) months prior to the Tournament. If an official invitation  letter must be provided by the Tournament, the Tournament shall be  responsible for the cost of providing that letter. All other visa or work permit- related costs as well as completing the visa or work permit process shall be  the responsibility of the player. It is recommended that Tournaments provide  an English speaking person to assist with the visa or work permit process  inquiries. Each Tournament must provide a furnished Players’ Lounge (i.e., sofas,  tables). See snack and beverage requirements in Section XVIII.A.11 - Food and  Beverage Service. 29. Players’ Lounge a.  Required and Recommended Furniture and Amenities b.  Media Access It is recommended that magazines, newspapers, and a television  be provided in the Players’ Lounge and that there be a telephone  somewhere on site (other than the WTA telephone lines) which players  can use to charge calls. At least two (2) computers with print capabilities  and highspeed access to the internet for players’ use must be provided at  all Tournaments and must include WTA’s online learning site as a trusted  site. It is also strongly recommended to have a secured wireless internet  set up in the Players’ Lounge for players to use their own laptops to  access the internet. Recommended members of the International Tennis Writers’ Association  (“ITWA”) will be permitted access to the players’ lounges at all Tournaments.  Exceptions to this rule may be made at Tournaments where limited space  or security concerns (general or specific to an individual) exist, and those  exceptions will be determined by the WTA staff and the Tournament  Director. In some cases, access may be limited on a time basis or on a  number basis (i.e., a limited number of ITWA members in the Players’  Lounge at a given time). A Player Services/Welcome Desk should be provided where players can  seek assistance with practice court bookings and other general Tournament  30. Player Services/Welcome Desk 335