United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a sovereign country in north‑western Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. It is composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is known for its rich history, global influence, and diverse culture.
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Could Gen Z Be the Key to Reviving the Christmas Tree Industry?
Several reports suggest that Gen Z and Millennials could be fueling the Christmas tree industry this year compared to older generations, writes Emily Bloch for…
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South Philadelphia’s New Mod Spuds Pop-Up Redefines Loaded Potato
Mod Spuds is a new South Philadelphia pop-up at Comfort & Floyd serving delicious loaded potatoes designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes, reports…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dan Eisenstadt, CEO, Terramed Real Estate Solutions
Dan Eisenstadt, Founder and CEO of Terramed Real Estate Solutions, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his earliest experiments in entrepreneurship as a kid in Westchester…
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Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Raises $250M to Go Towards AI Investment, Expansion Plans
Philadelphia-based Gopuff recently raised $250 million, signifying the company’s strongest financial position in its nearly 13-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Philadelphia Shipyard to Build South Korean Nuclear Submarines After U.S. Technology Deal
President Donald Trump announced last month on social media that the United States will share its nuclear submarine propulsion technology with South Korea, which plans…
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Philadelphia-Born Insomnia Cookies Surpasses 300 Location Threshold Worldwide
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie brand, now has more than 300 locations worldwide, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. What started as Seth Berkowitz’s “midnight munchies”…
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Philadelphia Jumps on the Travel Tuesday Trend to Attract International Travelers
Holiday shopping isn’t just about getting the best deal on a flat-screen television or gaming console. The post-Thanksgiving shopping fest that includes Black Friday and…
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Downingtown Now Has a Sister City in the United Kingdom
Downingtown has linked to Bradninch Devon in the United Kingdom as a sister city, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Downingtown was named…
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Insomnia Cookies Plans to Have 1,800 Opened U.S. Stores in Next 10 Years
Insomnia Cookies recently celebrated the opening of its 300th outlet, marking just the latest of several future milestones, writes Mark Faithfull for Forbes. The Philadelphia-based…
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PHLCVB Publishes New Roadmaps for Meeting Planners, International Travel Suppliers
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has released its latest publications aimed at aiding meeting and event planners and international travel suppliers and tour operators…
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Philly Took London as the Phillies and PHLCVB Boost City’s Global Profile
From soccer slides to a Spice Girls walk-out song, the Philadelphia Phillies fully embraced London, while Philadelphia’s global tourism agency worked to ensure that Londoners…
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Once-Perfect Match of Private-Equity and Pension Funds Creating Expensive Problems for Investment Managers
Private-equity and pension funds were once considered a match made in heaven, but now the honeymoon period seems to be over, writes Heather Gillers for…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator’s Latest Cohort Highlights Growth With Majority of International Startups
This year’s class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator’s startups includes 10 companies, eight of which are based outside of the United States, writes Tim Casey…
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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…
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Weekend Wanderer: A New Book and My Secret Passion
I’m calling these last few weeks of columns The Dork Series. Apostrophe love. Bad dancing. If I told you about the history courses I’ve taken…
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