Tourism
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Normandy Farm Hotel Reveals Grand Opening of $5 Million Dollar Rebuild of Historic Carriage House
Normandy Farm has re-opened the all-new Carriage House building, two and a half years after a devastating fire caused substantial damage. The contemporary Carriage House has been reconstructed from the ground up and features 21 hotel suites spanning over 18,268 square feet and three stories. The expansion includes 12 additional guest rooms, bringing the overall…
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Flying Out of PHL This Summer? Expect Bigger Crowds
The Philadelphia International Airport is projecting a 12 percent increase in summer travel passengers, with more than 4 million expected to leave from the airport from June through August, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is estimating an even split of passengers over the three months, with 1.31 million departing in June,…
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VFTCB Provides County Tourism Update; ‘Travel Forward’ Theme Underscores Organization on the Move
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) leaders and staff warmly welcomed tourism-related representatives from across Montgomery County to its May 8 annual luncheon. The event — using the tagline Travel Forward — looked not only back over the past 12 months of tourism marketing efforts but also forward to a successful and engaging spring-summer…
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Philadelphia Flight Attendant Gets Extra Perk: Access to High-end Dallas Hotel That Only Serves Her New Company’s Employees
Ellie Boothe, a Philadelphia-based flight attendant, got an extra perk when she joined American Airlines last year: access to Skyview 6, a high-end hotel that only serves her new company’s employees, writes Dawn Gilbertson for The Wall Street Journal. The hotel that opened in late January boasts a tavern with a relaxing patio, huge gym,…
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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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One of Most Underrated Towns in Pennsylvania Is Located in Bucks County
A small town in Bucks County is once again being recognized as one of the best places to live in and visit in the whole area. Joe Mertens wrote about the town for Newsbreak. New Hope, which was named one of the most underrated cities in Pennsylvania by the World Atlas, is a must-visit area…
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Hatboro Animal Lover Wants Horses Removed from Philadelphia Tourist Experience; See Her Proposed Alternative
Janet White, animal advocate and Hatboro resident, has long sought to remove carriage horses from the streets of Philadelphia. She recognizes their tourism appeal; however, she believes in a safer, more humane alternative. Mike Newall reported her efforts in The Philadelphia Inquirer. White is working through her local organization Carriage Horse Freedom to replace equine-powered…
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Convention in Montco May Scare the Peeps Out of Attendees Next Spring
Haunted Trade Shows, the St. Louis, Mo., organizer of the Midwest Haunters Convention, is considering a multiyear arrangement for Montgomery County. Dilip Vishwanat bravely presented the story in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Under the still-being-finalized agreement, the convention will skulk into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, in Apr. 2024, and rise again annually thereafter.…
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Tourism Leaders Gather to Discuss Regional Sluggishness, Evidenced by Hotel Room Vacancies
A Philadelphia Business Journal forum on efforts to fuel the regional tourism trade yielded a mixed bag of pandemic-recovery evidence. Emma Dooling reported the findings, including comment from Mike Bowman, CEO of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB). There’s good news, both nationally and locally. Jay Shah — CEO of a national real…
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Dallas Commercial Real Estate Firm Sells Two Montgomery County Hotels
CBRE, the Dallas commercial real estate services and investment firm, has announced that two Montgomery County hotels have been sold as part of its 16-property, nine-state portfolio. MSN carried the announcement. The CBRE press notice described the transaction as a joint venture between: The seller was Service Properties Trust, from Newton, Massachusetts, a real estate…
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This Small Town in Bucks County was Listed as the Best in the State of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as the best small town in the entire state, with some other local towns making the list as well. Emily Zemler wrote about this town and others for PureWow. New Hope has been ranked as the best charming small town in Pennsylvania out of the 16 listed.…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Construction Project Has Advanced Enough to Readmit Visitors Safely
Elmwood Park Zoo has been in something of a hibernation for the past 90 days or so. Not that the site has been asleep; in fact, it’s been quite busy. A significant renovation has been rising there. And as reported by Main Line Media News, the Mar. 18 awakening is certainly good news for Montgomery…
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Best Things to Do in Downtown Lancaster in 2023: The Downtown Guide
When thinking of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, your mind may immediately think of wide open spaces, beautiful farmland, and a rich history to go along with it. But there are plenty of things to do in downtown Lancaster City as well. As one of the oldest inland cities in the United States, Lancaster has a rich…
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These Bucks County Towns Are Considered Some of the Best in the Philadelphia Region
Known for its unique and popular small towns, Bucks County is home to two towns that are considered the best of the best in the area. Sandy Smith wrote about the towns in Philadelphia Magazine. Riegelsville is located in the northern area of Bucks County. The town was named after Benjamin Riegel, a German man…
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2019 Guinness World’s Record: Local Kids Jumped at the Chance to Enjoy Something Massively Fun
The world’s largest bouncy castle, according to the Guinness World Records, was in Delaware County in May of 2019. It was at the Maplezone Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave., Aston, reported Sinead Cummings for PhillyVoice. According to Guinness, The Big Bounce America measured 11,433 square-feet 132-square inches and was achieved by Grahame Ferguson and Cammy Craig,…
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Discover Lancaster on Unique Retail Opportunity: ‘Here’s (Amish) Mud in Your Eye!
Discover Lancaster invites its neighbors to the east to try something new: a visit to an Amish Mud Sale. The season is now in full swing through mid-May and provides an experience only found in Lancaster County. The principal thing a first-time Amish mud sale participant needs to know is this: It is a sale. But…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Neighboring Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor. This Chester County track stretches for 12.25 miles. Spectators and travelers can revel at Pennsylvania scenic gems on this hour-long drive. The byway begins in Wilmington, Delaware, and traverses across state lines into…
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Bucks County is Home to Five Castles. Read to Learn Where They Are and How to Enjoy Your Visit
Bucks County is home to five castles, with a sixth one just outside of the county, and locals and visitors can now learn where they all are. Staff writers from Visit Bucks County wrote about the local castles. Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is Henry Chapman Mercer’s former home. It features 44 rooms, over 6,000 books,…
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