Tourism
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals and visitors with a consumer marketing program promoting easy-to-plan date ideas in Montgomery County. “February here in Montgomery County is all about having the most fun during the shortest month…
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Travel + Leisure Names Four Seasons Hotel As Philadelphia’s Best Weekend Getaway Spot
Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s most iconic sites, but is also known for its many must-visit destinations, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure. The publication has compiled a list of the state’s best weekend getaway spots. From its spa resorts to its trendy boutique hotels, Pennsylvania has its share, and…
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Le Meridien Philadelphia Hotel Acquired By New York Investment Firm
The Le Meridien hotel in Center City Philadelphia has been acquired by New York investment firm, Certares Management LLC, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm specializes in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, and purchased the property for $32.7 million from Chicago-based real estatement investment trust, Walton Street Capital. In addition…
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show!
Get ready, because the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is just around the corner! This family favorite event’s theme for 2024 is “United by Flowers,” which promises to be a magnificent celebration of gardening, flowers, and their profound impact on our lives. As we eagerly anticipate its arrival, let’s dive into what you can expect at…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Most Popular American Cities to Visit Now
Philadelphia is currently one of the most popular travel destinations among the nation’s cities, writes Teena Apeles for Stacker. Stacker ranked the top 25 most popular cities using 2022 fourth-quarter data from YouGov. To rank cities, Stacker used an overall positive opinion score, or the percentage of positive responses received from the survey. Scores were…
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Discovering the Magic of Lancaster County: Your Ultimate Holiday Destination Guide
Every year, a sizable number of visitors venture to Lancaster County for countless holiday celebrations and activities. Theaters all over the county are offering several Christmas shows, including a performance of “First Noel” at the American Music Theatre. The original and heartwarming show, which features singers, dancers, and elaborate sets & costumes, runs through Dec.…
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Meet the Man Behind GingerBread Lane at Reading Terminal Market
It’s typical for Reading Terminal Market to draw major attention during rush hour, but there’s been one particular attraction that has caught more attention during recent rush hours, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That is GingerBread Lane, the creation of Jon Lovitch, a professional chef turned full-time, self-taught gingerbread man. Under the auspices…
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Philadelphia is a Sure-Fire City to Visit in 2024, According to AFAR Magazine
Philadelphia is one of the top 10 cities to visit, according to the recently released “Where to Go in 2024” list by AFAR Magazine. While each of the cities are unique in its own multitude of ways, each of them share common traits that inspire human connection and creativity that will define the travel experience.…
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Explore the Holiday Magic at Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village
The buildings belonging to Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village have quite a history. Dating back to the 1890s, the eclectic village has served many different purposes, its most recent being a hardware general store. After sitting empty for some time, the owner of Bird-in-Hand Corporation John Smucker wanted to bring life into that part of town and…
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Lancaster Sees Boom in Tourism, Eyes Future Events & Partnerships
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancaster has seen a boom in tourism, as visitors sought rural respite from crowded cities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tourism and hospitality groups are vying to push for more events at the helm of 2026, where Philadelphia will be the host of the…
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Most All-American State Goes to Pennsylvania in Study Considering Historic Landmarks, Fast Food Spots and More
Pennsylvania is the most “All-American” state in the United States based on its cuisine, sports scene, and history, according to a recently released ranking by Viator. To determine which are the most “All-American” states, Viator collected and analyzed state-specific data on the number of landmarks, national park sites, fast-food restaurants, sports venues, and RV dealerships…
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Travel Guidebook Publisher Lonely Planet Ranks Philadelphia the Best City to Visit in the United States
If an influx of tourists start to flood Philadelphia in the coming months, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Lonely Planet, the industry-leading travel guidebook publisher, released its “Best Destinations to Travel in 2024” list, and Philadelphia is the top-ranked U.S. city on the list, and fifth city overall on the top 10…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Ranked Second Most Haunted Place in the World
Eastern State Penitentiary is visited by thousands of tourists each year, and recently added a new distinction as the world’s second most haunted place in the world, writes Fionnuala Boyle for Irish Star. Recently, Planet Cruise analyzed TripAdvisor data to come up with the list, using search words such as “spooky,” “scary,” and “haunted.” Eastern…
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Unlocking the Charm: Navigating the Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Scene
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was an explosion of Lancaster County Bed and Breakfasts. Amid this uptick, a group of innkeepers decided to join forces in advertising and tourism reach, as well as skill sharing, recipe exchange, and help with repairs. This group is known today as the Lancaster County Bed &…
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These Two Bucks County Towns Are Among the Most Unique in Pennsylvania
Two Bucks County towns earned the top spots for the most unique small towns in The Keystone State, writes Luana Ferreira for The Traveler. The towns were ranked based on their potential for a weekend getaway based on tourist attractions, local cuisine, green spaces, hiking trails, retail outlets, historical sites, and cultural hubs. …
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Wall Street Journal: New Central Jersey Region Plans to Boost Tourism, Stirs Local Contention
The newly blessed Central Jersey tourism region that borders Bucks County has major plans for the future, but not everybody is happy to be a part of it, writes Ginger Adams Otis for The Wall Street Journal. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill in late August that would highlight the often overlooked middle…
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Penn Museum Plans to Transform Its Egypt and Nubia Galleries, Incorporate ‘Monumental Architecture’
Penn Museum in University City has earmarked its ancient Egypt and Nubia galleries for the next step of its years-long massive building transformation project, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Dr. Christopher Woods, the Williams Director at the Penn Museum, said that the renovated galleries will feature “monumental architecture” that visitors would not “be able…
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Roxborough Native Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of the American Marketing Association
Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint Joseph’s University Chapter of the American Marketing Association (SJU AMA). The SJU AMA Marketer of the Year Award is given to a person or persons who have excelled throughout their career in their area of…
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