Tourism
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Recommends a Dash of History in Holiday Celebrations
This weekend, the last full two-day stretch before the 2022 holidays climax on Christmas day, may find Montgomery County residents scrambling on those last errands and preparations. A break to one of the area’s many historic seasonal sights (and sounds) may be just the thing to ensure a holiday in which “all is calm, all…
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Domestic Tourism Boost Philadelphia’s Center City Retail Scene
Retailers in Philadelphia are getting a major boost from the recovery of domestic tourism back to its pre-pandemic levels, but lagging international travel is dampening a further surge, writes Jack Rogers for Globest.com. A new report from JLL on prime urban retail corridors found that domestic tourism is currently above the pre-pandemic levels in six…
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This Bucks County Town Was Listed as One of the Top Places in the Country to Visit During the Holidays
One of Bucks County’s most popular towns was just listed as one of the top Christmas and holiday destinations in the entire country. Stefanie Walduk wrote about the local town in Country Living. New Hope, a deeply-historic riverside town in Bucks County, was listed as the 27th best holiday destination in the country out of…
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Lancaster County’s Seasonal Offerings Extend beyond Dec. 25, Enabling a Great Cure for Post-Holiday Slump
The annual run-up to Christmas is so active (often too active) that when it’s over, a post-holiday slump can set in. With no more gifts to open, a Christmas roast devolving into leftovers, and a tree that’s shedding needles by the hour, it’s easy to think: Is that all there is? But the seasonal opportunities…
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Montgomery County’s Array of 2022 Holiday Displays will Dazzle and Delight
The holiday season in Montgomery County is an immersive experience, engaging the eyes, ears, and heart of residents and visitors. The following list of 2022 holiday displays will wrap attendees in a 360-degree blanket of Yuletide cheer. American Treasure Tour, Oaks This eclectic museum comprises pop-culture icons from the past in a collection so massive,…
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Refreshed, Free, Mobile Passport Links Montgomery County Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has relaunched Montco Makers, a mobile passport that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Montco Makers, a 2018 initiative, showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries; its latest edition now has a more gamified look and feel to increase its appeal. Celebration of Local Excellence The…
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O Montco Towns of Cheer and Fun, How Brightly Do Thee Shine: Big Dec. Events in Montco’s Small Settings
Montgomery County towns might be small in area and populations, but each Dec., they break forth with some big-time holiday festivities. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s chronological guide to Dec. ensures that residents looking for seasonal engagement can find it in their own backyards. Dec. 1 Glencairn Museum Christmas Homeschool Day, Bryn Athyn…
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Bleats and Treats: Amish Farm & House, Lancaster, Has Unique Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit
As Nov. wanes and Dec. dawns, the 2022 Lancaster County holiday calendar is becoming as busy as Santa’s workshop. Two of the area’s signature holiday events — an Amish Christmas Cookie Tour and a Santa & Goats photo op — are notable for being especially special. Both are centered at the Amish Farm & House,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Eric Davies, President, Wurzak Hotel Group
Eric Davies, President of the Wurzak Hotel Group, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, his childhood love of sports, and his early entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic. He went to LaSalle University intending to pursue a career in criminal justice, but a part-time job at a hotel revealed his passion…
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Funding for 22.5 Tons of Food, Raised by the VFTCB, Will Go a Long Way to Easing Local Hunger Pangs
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) eighth annual Freedom from Hunger food drive has surpassed its 2022 goal by raising the monetary equivalent of 22.5 tons (45,000 pounds) of food. That means the organization’s fundraiser has contributed 50 tons (100,000 pounds) of food over the lifetime of the drive, which began in 2015.…
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The Art of Christmas Comes to Life with Botanical Splendor at Longwood Gardens
When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber, who would’ve imaged that Longwood Gardens would become one of the world’s greatest horticultural displays? The much-anticipated time of year has arrived when Longwood’s towering trees glimmer with…
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Pottstown’s Unusual Fall Foliage Experience Rolls onto National List of Recommended Adventures
The current autumn weather in Montgomery County is ideal for seeing local fall foliage on foot (walking), on two wheels (biking), and on four wheels (driving). But that latter mode has a compelling variation called railbiking. Fatherly, an onsite resource for dads, highlighted that experience and recommended a local place to enjoy it. Railbiking is…
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MCCC Breaks Ground on Leading-Edge Hospitality Institute
As a shovel slices into Blue Bell ground, it symbolizes the start of a new era for hospitality education and training at Montgomery County Community College. Construction recently started on MCCC’s new Hospitality Institute, transforming the former campus bookstore into a state-of-the-art experiential learning center. “The new Hospitality Institute will be a game-changer for workforce…
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$30 Million from Anonymous Donor Funds Onsite Veterinary Hospital at Elmwood Park Zoo
An anonymous donor’s $30 million gift is bringing upgraded veterinary care to Elmwood Park Zoo in the form of a revised, onsite animal hospital. The donation will also aid in the construction of a new welcome center. Both projects are part of the zoo’s 2024 centennial celebration, for which a $150-million renovation plan will refresh…
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VFTCB Year in Review: Tourism’s Economic Impact Almost to Prepandemic Levels
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County to 450 attendees at the organization’s first in-person annual luncheon in three years. The meeting, bearing a theme of “forge ahead” took place at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia. High-Energy Setting The Sixers STIXERS Marching…
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VFTCB Luncheon Set to ‘Forge Ahead’ to First In-Person, Organization-Wide Gathering Since 2019
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) staff and President & CEO, Mike Bowman, will share its optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County when its leadership and staff welcome 450 attendees to the organization’s first in-person annual luncheon event in three years. The event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 28, at the Sheraton Valley…
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Discount Airline Enables Montgomery Countians to Save Hundreds on Florida Flights — But Don’t Delay
Just in time to get away from the cold of winter, a discount airline has landed at the nearby Wilmington Airport for Montgomery Countians (and Pennsylvanians) alike to snag a cheap flight to Florida, writes Dan Stamm for NBC Philadelphia. Avelo Airlines plans to open a new base at the New Castle County Airport. The…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Tourism Marketing Agency Refreshes Its Popular Visit Philly Overnight Package
Visit Philadelphia — Greater Philadelphia’s official tourism marketing agency that aims to build the region’s image, drive visitation, and boost the economy — has refreshed its popular Visit Philly Overnight Package. The package now enables people to level up their Philadelphia experience by selecting one of three perks that most appeals to their interests. The…
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