We couldn’t agree more that Philadelphia is deserving of LOVE! We have tremendous things to offer residents and visitors alike, and this is a great time of year to explore. Below is an article highlighting coverage of Philadelphia in The New York Times. Excerpt: “Highlighting nearly two-dozen awesome Philadelphia restaurants, parks, attractions and more, the Times shines a light on …
PHLCVB- 75 Years!
Congrats to the PHLCVB on 75 Years! We’re excited to be part of this great organization and excited about the 75 acts of service that they are taking on to celebrate this milestone! Today we are participating in the Purposed Purse Project as one of these acts and providing purses & toiletry items to disadvantaged women in Philadelphia. PHLCVB: 75 …
USA250
Are you following USA250? I have been personally following for over a year, and am impressed with the momentum they are building in preparation for America’s 250th Birthday celebration in 2026. Here is the note from Jon Grabelle Herrmann, Executive Director, of USA250 as well as links for you to get involved & to stay in the know From Jon Grabelle Hermann: …
Winner!
We are grateful to be awarded the Excellence Award by the Association of Destination Management Executives International.
Reading Terminal chocolate shop a Food Network ‘guilty pleasure’
As a DMC, we are always updating our list of can not miss Philadelphia experiences. One staple in our 20+ year history though has been Reading Terminal Market. The sights, the locals, the food, the atmosphere- everything about it is exceptional. Always love seeing any local shop get national attention, but especially exciting to see local company Mueller Chocolate Co. …
Conventions booked in 2015 to generate $1.1B for Phila.
We are always proud of the work the PHLCVB does and the results they bring in. In fact in our 20+ year history our success is closely tied with the success of the bureau, with their best years being some of our best years too. Jeff Feinberg, Roberts’ Principal/ Event Producer, even serves on the board as a way to …
Travel Channel names Philadelphia #1 Place to go in 2016
Terrific news for Philadelphia! We may be bias, but we couldn’t agree more: “Philadelphia was already on the national radar as a foodie and cultural destination, but the Pope’s visit in Sept. 2015 launched the city into the global spotlight. Just 2 months later it received the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage City designation- making it the first US city to …