Tourism
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Philadelphia Tastemakers Share How Visitors Can Best Experience the City Today
Most visitors come to Philadelphia with history in mind, but several Philadelphia tastemakers want them to know that there is much more the city has to offer today, writes Joseph Hernandez for AFAR. Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon of the restaurant Kalaya, who used to run a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, before moving to the United…
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Longwood Gardens’ Peter Zale Earns Top Honors in Orchid Conservation from American Orchid Society
Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding at Longwood Gardens, has been honored with the prestigious Philip E. Keenan Award by the American Orchid Society. This accolade recognizes his outstanding contributions to orchid conservation, underscoring a career dedicated to preserving these enchanting plants. The Philip E. Keenan Award, named after a luminary…
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Balancing Access and Atmosphere: Longwood Gardens Announces New Photography Policy and Fees
Longwood Gardens, one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States and one of the top ten tourist attractions in the Delaware Valley, has always been a favorite spot for photographers, capturing the vibrant beauty and serene landscapes. However, with increasing popularity, Longwood has updated its photography policy to ensure a pleasant experience…
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This University City Bed & Breakfast is a Gem in More Ways Than One
The Gables Bed & Breakfast in University City is housed inside an opulent mansion that can be considered a hidden gem of hospitality, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. The bed and breakfast is owned and operated by the Gonzales family, who immigrated to the United States from the Philippines. The patriarch, Cesar J. Gonzales Jr.,…
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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Tourism Success
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA), has unveiled its joint 2023 Annual Report, spotlighting key achievements showcasing the successes of Philadelphia’s tourism and hospitality sector over the past year on the steady comeback to pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, Philadelphia hosted 264 events booked by the…
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Society Hill Hotel in Old City Aims To Reopen Weekend of May 10
Society Hill Hotel, the 192-year-old hotel in Old City is aiming to reopen just in time for Mother’s Day, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. If successful, it will mark the end of a nearly year-long process of renovations, surprises, and snags as it has tried to transform the charred old building into a boutique destination.…
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Philadelphia Celebrates Its 45-Year Sister City Anniversary with Tianjin, China
As the sun rose over Tianjin in China and set over Philadelphia, a shared spirit of kinship filled the air on April 23 as both cities celebrated their 45 years of sister-city ties at a celebration in Philadelphia’s City Hall. Relations between Philadelphia and China strengthened in 1973 when President Richard Nixon authorized The Philadelphia…
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New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique
Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town. Due to spiking rents set by…
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Philadelphia Tourism is Expected To See a Major Boost With Wrestlemania XL Coming To Town
As Philadelphia Eagles chief operating officer, Frank Gumienny is quite privy to the interest and popularity level of events he books at Lincoln Financial Field. This weekend’s Wrestlemania XL is one event that he has seen a high level of interest in, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “It really has become a…
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International Visitation to Philadelphia Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a Global Tourism Update last week at the Barnes Foundation to highlight sales and promotional activities and present key data on international visitation to Philadelphia. Tourism Economics, the leading global provider of market forecasts and international travel data, reported that visitation from all international markets is expected to…
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Manayunk Chambers Named Top Bed and Breakfast Spot in Philadelphia
Manayunk Chambers Guest House has been ranked as the top bed and breakfast in Philadelphia by TripAdvisor for the fourth consecutive year, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The owner, Mark Jerde, considers the boutique hotel his pride and joy. He turned a former church into a bed and breakfast, and now resides in…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place. That fact, long understood by residents of the Delaware Valley, if not the rest of America, was recently recognized on an international level, as our nation’s first capital was selected…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jo-Elle Mogerman, President and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo
Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also found herself in a range of other environments as a kid, like visiting different neighborhoods of the city with her dad for work and spending summers with her older sister in…
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Family Fun Filled Weekend: Legoland’s Dragon’s Rising, Pennsbury High School’s Anastasia, and a St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 8-10 This month is flying by and hard to believe it is time to plan family activities for the second weekend in March! With a mixed forecast of rain and sun predicted for Saturday and Sunday, it is worthwhile to have a variety of local indoor and outdoor…
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Family Fun Filled Weekend: Flowers, Mermaids, Animals, and Basketball Galore Happening Around the Delaware Valley!
March typically comes in like a lion, but with mild weather forecasted for this weekend, it is a great opportunity for planning a family outing to create long-lasting memories! This weekend is jam-packed with options to fill up a kid-friendly calendar and capture frameable photos during enjoyable excursions in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. This…
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Philadelphia Set to Welcome Hundreds of Thousands of Major Event Attendees in 2024
Standing before hundreds of hospitality and tourism industry partners and stakeholders at the 2024 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Visit Philadelphia joint Tourism Outlook at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Feb. 21, PHLCVB President and CEO Gregg Caren shared insights on the events Philadelphia is welcoming in 2024. Significant conventions and events ahead…
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Please Touch Museum President, CEO Patricia Wellenach To Transition From Role in 2025
Patricia Wellenbach, who has served more than nine years as President & CEO of the Please Touch Museum, is stepping down from her leadership role in 2025. “When I arrived at the Please Touch Museum in 2015, I was focused on stabilizing this treasured Philadelphia institution and reinvigorating the Museum’s reputation of innovation, boldness, and…
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Inside Doylestown’s VAMPA Museum: A Haunting Journey Through Vampire History
Did you know that Bucks County is home to a hidden gem straight out of a Bram Stoker novel? According to owner Edmondo Cirmi, VAMPA: The Vampire and Paranormal Museum is the world’s largest museum featuring vampiric artifacts. This Doylestown museum was designed to immerse visitors in an environment where psychological drama and spiritual conflict…
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