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Big 5 Basketball Legend Fran Dunphy and Phillies' Chairman David Montgomery to be Honored at 2019 John Wanamaker Athletic Award Luncheon

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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and its PHL Sports division will recognize these Philadelphia icons as well as two community youth sports organizations for their positive impact

26 April, 2019

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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Highlights Results as Economic Catalysts at Annual Report Business Meeting

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18 citywide conventions – the most in a decade – and a sharp focus on driving overseas tourism generated significant economic activity and benefit for Philadelphia

09 April, 2019

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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Prepares for Full Slate of Conventions and Events in 2019

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LIGHTFAIR International, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and the International Society for Technology in Education, combined with the Army-Navy Game, highlight returning citywide business for 2019.

12 March, 2019

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Hotel Industry Veteran Kavin Schieferdecker Joins Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau as Senior Vice President, Convention Division

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The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) today announced that Kavin Schieferdecker will join the organization as Senior Vice President, Convention Division.

25 February, 2019

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Philadelphia Hotels Hit Record Occupancy in 2018

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Year-end Center City numbers show strong average daily rates and demand outpacing supply.

29 January, 2019

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Philadelphia to Host 2018 Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Conference

Largest gathering of Irish travel professionals; first time being hosted in the U.S.

29 November, 2018

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'Frankly Philadelphia' Marks New Era for Philadelphia's Brand

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A new marketing campaign has captured Philadelphia's authenticity and creative spirit. Known for being the epicenter of the American Revolution, the city has inherited an outspoken rhetoric and confidence of generations' past. Here's to 'Frankly Philadelphia'.

11 October, 2018

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Overseas Visitors Drive $1.1 Billion in Economic Impact in 2017

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Direct spending by overseas visitors increased by 7.2% in 2017, as total visitation to the Greater Philadelphia region edged higher

05 September, 2018

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Philadelphia Ranks #1 Among Top 25 US Markets for Hotel Group Demand Growth

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A robust convention calendar coupled with other events resulted in a record 79.5% occupancy rate through the first half of 2018

08 August, 2018

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Center City Philadelphia Hotels Close Out First Quarter of 2018 with Record-Breaking Results

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Philadelphia, PA – April 24, 2018 – From the Eagles Super Bowl run to a strong convention calendar and the return of popular events like the Philadelphia Auto Show and the Philadelphia Flower Show, 2018 in Philadelphia is off to a great start. In addition to putting the city in the spotlight, meetings, conventions and events have contributed to a record-breaking occupancy of 73.1% for the first quarter, and $135 million in hotel room revenue for local hotels. These historic first quarter results have been largely driven by Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) booked events, which drove demand for hotel rooms and created compression ...

24 April, 2018

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