Tourism
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$26 Million Mixed-Use Site Set to Drive the ‘Next Frontier’ of Local Economic Opportunity in Dublin
The transformation of 17 acres in Dublin, a borough in Bucks County, into a vibrant, mixed-use development continues. Natalie Kostelni updated readers in the Philadelphia Business Journal on the final preparations of the Dublin Town Center. It’s a $26-million retail-residence-open space community. Nehemiah Development Co., itself a Dublin business, is currently working on a 15,000-square-foot…
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Valley Forge Tourism Announces NEW Montco Jazz Fest, Return of Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour, And More!
Valley Forge Tourism celebrated Montgomery County, Pennsylvania as a premiere tourism destination during the 6th annual Travel Rally on May 9, 2022, which was held during National Travel & Tourism Week. Titled “The Future of Travel,” guests and media who attended the special event were the first to learn of several new initiatives coming to…
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Think Spring: Why Plan a Workcation at Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm
It’s finally Springtime, but work is ramping up, and Spring Break seems to be for the kids…luckily, Normandy Farm in Blue Bell has the best solution. You’ve heard of Vacation: an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling, and you’ve heard of Staycation: a vacation spent in…
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Make a Splash with Montgomery County’s Incredible Indoor Pools
One of the best little surprises you can find while traveling is a comfortable hotel with a beautiful indoor pool. No matter the season, indoor pools offer guests the chance to unwind and relax, no strings attached, writes Cylia Challal for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. If this sounds up your alley, then…
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How VFTCB President Mike Bowman Unwinds from Helping Others Enjoy Their Trips to Montco
When not ensuring others are enjoying their trips to Montco, Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, loves to travel to other tourist destinations around the world, writes A.D. Amorosi for the Metro Philadelphia. Bowman, who also serves on the boards of Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Montgomery County…
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New Hope Hotelier Bucks Trend of Pandemic-Related Travel Hesitancy
Two factors should have made 3Q2021 and 1Q2022 difficult for Steve Dugan, general manager of New Hope’s Golden Plough Inn: the decline in seasonable weather and the ongoing pandemic’s tamp down of guests willing to spend a night in a hotel. Neither turned out to be any issue at all, reports Laura Smythe in the…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Renews as Philadelphia PGA Premiere Partner
The Philadelphia PGA has announced the renewal of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) as a Premier Section Partner. The VFTCB is a non-profit membership sales and marketing organization that actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, Pa. As part of the agreement, Valley Forge and Montgomery County becomes a Presenting Partner…
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VFTCB Annual Report: Sports Tourism in Montco Had Record Year in 2021 Despite Pandemic
The results are in! Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has released their annual report, with sports tourism in Montgomery County having a record year in 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The business generated by Montgomery County’s official sports commission, Valley Forge Sports, was expected to rise…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Uses Cellphone Geolocation Data to Gauge Visitor Interests
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has partnered with a platform that uses cellphone geolocation data to better understand the interests of Montgomery County visitors, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Zartico, which is characterized as a destination operating system, centralizes anonymous geolocation data to provide a picture of the movement of visitors.…
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Refurbished, Reconfigured Orchid House at Longwood Gardens Blossoms This Weekend
The newly renovated Orchid House at Longwood Gardens will reopen its doors to visitors on Saturday, Feb. 26, after a year of being closed for remodeling, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Orchard House is a bit of Longwood that is “grounded in the legacy of our founder” Pierre S. du Pont, said…
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Membership with the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Opens the Door to Limitless Opportunities
Since the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has changed in more ways than the average person can count. Businesses closed doors, left and right, leaving communities wondering what other changes were in store in days, months, and years to come. Thankfully, as we round a corner in our fight against COVID-19, Montgomery County…
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MONTCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Park
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, gone to the Visitor Center, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you! Dine at the King of Prussia Mall and you’ll be eating like a King.…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Dedicates Completion of Renovated Visitor Center
Valley Forge National Historical Park has dedicated its newly renovated visitor center with the opening of its museum exhibition in the center on February 16, 2021. The park held an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony with park leadership, partners, and local elected officials to celebrate this momentous occasion. The public is invited to the new visitor center,…
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When Creating a Local, Enduring Tourism Go-To Spot, It Takes a Village — A Peddler’s Village, in Fact
Peddler’s Village turns 60 years old in 2022, and its active calendar will offer numerous sparkling events for the diamond anniversary. Jennifer Rogers Burns looked back on its beginnings for the Visit Bucks County blog. The site once comprised a simple array of shops and a hotel surrounding a Quaker meeting house in the early…
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Montgomery County Meeting Destination is in Top Ten of Family-owned Businesses in the Philadelphia Region
Founded in 1967, this hotel and conference center has been rated #7 on the list of Top Ten of Family-owned Businesses in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm is getting back to business, and in doing so, has found itself on the list of the Family-owned Businesses in the Philadelphia Region. “When you…
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Holiday Visitors Proved to Be Quite the Gift to Area Hoteliers, Reports Visit Bucks County
In its live-streamed presentation, Visit Bucks County reported 2021 results that signified significant progress in safely courting visitors to our area. November and December in 2021 were encouragingly busy for hotels, a general bellwether of improving tourism trends countywide. Paul Bencivengo, President and COO, cited figures that showed more than a 66 percent occupancy rate…
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River House at Odette’s Seeks Memories, Memorabilia from Hollywood Connection in Bucks County
River House at Odette’s, the New Hope hotel named for a Hollywood actress who operated a cabaret onsite, is asking Bucks County residents for help with an ambitious project. The destination, in partnership with the New Hope Historical Society (NHHS), is assembling a limited time, museum-style exhibition on its namesake entertainer Odette Myrtil. Her journey…
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Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm Hotel Explains How the Pineapple Became the Universal Symbol of Hospitality
Rich in flavor (and history) the pineapple ultimately became the universal symbol of generous hospitality and warm welcome. As their team passes along the pineapple, they share the history that makes it so significant at Normandy Farm. Much more than a bright yellow tropical fruit, the pineapple commands attention with its leathery skin and tough…
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