Tourism
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Philadelphia Makes Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Gold List of Best Destinations in World
Conde Nast Traveler featured Philadelphia on its 2021 Gold List as one of the best destinations in the world along with places like Rome and Kauai, Hawaii, writes Sarah Zlotnick for the Philadelphia Magazine. When describing Philadelphia, Conde Nest Traveler associate editor Betsy Blumenthal recalls it as a special place where people do not care…
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Hotel Hero: Sean Callaghan, Operations Manager
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” on the organization’s social media channels, (primarily…
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VFTCB Shares New Make It Main Street Video to Support Montco Businesses
In partnership with 20/20 Visual Media, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board introduced a new video as part of its #MakeitMainStreet campaign, writes Samantha Cummons. The video launched on social media in the days following Thanksgiving to promote Small Business Saturday and encourage Montgomery County to shop local this holiday season. Users on both…
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Holiday in Montgomery County This Season with the VFTCB’s #MakeItMontco Hotel Package
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board welcomes regional visitors, and even local residents, to holiday in Montco this season, while still staying safely as close to home as possible with the #MakeItMontco Hotel Package. The VFTCB worked with more than 30 hotels, and over 30 partners to update and refresh the digital savings booklet…
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Hotel of the Week: Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge
With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge as this week’s Hotel of the Week. Located just off I-76 in King of Prussia, the new all-suites hotel is within walking distance of the King of Prussia Mall, and within…
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Discover Montco From Anywhere in the World with the VFTCB’s New Virtual Tour Platform
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched a virtual tour platform for both meeting planners and consumers to get to know Montco from all angles before they visit. Montco 360 is an immersive virtual tour platform that takes people inside some of the area’s best hotels, event venues, attractions, and more. The VFTCB…
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15 Ways to Holiday Virtually, Montco Style
There is just one Ebenezer Scrooge for me. Well, two. It’s George C. Scott. And whoever is playing Scrooge at Walnut Street Theater. I’m inclined to stay home this December. No Walnut Street Scrooge. Fortunately, I’ve found ways to fill December with COVID-safe events. The Year Without A Santa Claus? Never! Visit Santa virtually through King of Prussia Mall here. Or find a few ways to get your…
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Check Out These Fun Winter Events in Montco This December
Celebrate the holiday season in Montgomery County with these awesome December events, compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Brunch with SantaElmwood Park Zoo | Saturdays & SundaysCelebrate the holidays by enjoying brunch with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch buffet, make holiday crafts and meet one of our beloved education animals.…
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Hotel of the Week: Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia
With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board highlights the Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia as this week’s Hotel of the Week. The 149-room property – which is within walking distance of the King of Prussia Mall, restaurants, and Valley Forge National Historical Park – also offers a…
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Vote for Your Favorite Photo in Valley Forge Park Alliance’s First-Ever Fall Photo Contest
Valley Forge Park Alliance has determined the finalists of its first ever Fall Photography Contest and you can help decide the inaugural winners by voting for your favorite. In what has proven to be a very difficult process due to the overall quality of submitted photographs, the Alliance Board has chosen three finalists for each…
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VFTCB Wins Northstar Meetings Stella Award
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has earned Northstar Meetings Group’s Silver Medal Stella Award, Best CVB/CMO (REGIONAL) – Northeast, for consistently delivering quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, announced the 2020 receipients of the 4th Stella Awards…
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Hotel Hero: Thomas Murray, Chief Engineer and ‘Man of Extraordinary Honor’
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Thomas Murray, Chief Engineer at the Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Viveca Stinson, Director of Sales, Murray’s interest in engineering began when he was a young newlywed, and had to repair his home’s broken heater in the basement. Soon after that…
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Hotel of the Week: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Washington
With 80 world-class hotels in the County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Washington as this week’s Hotel of the Week. With a great location just moments off the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the award-winning hotel features 91 rooms, and 77 suites with modern décor – as well…
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VFTCB Video Vignettes Spotlight Local, Family Owned Businesses in Pottstown, Norristown
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board introduces two new video vignettes in partnership with 20/20 Visual Media, promoting the newly launched Make It Main Street initiative. Make it Main Street was introduced to support local, family-owned businesses who were impacted by COVID-19 and are proud to be “Made Strong in Montco.” The videos feature small business owners in…
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Hotel of the Week: Sheraton Valley Forge
With 80 world-class hotels in the County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Sheraton Valley Forge as this week’s Hotel of the Week. Style, comfort, and versatility combine at this hotel which features 180 stylish guest rooms, 58 spacious suites, and 25,000-square-feet of flexible event space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom. “Our goal…
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Hotel Hero: Jasmine Ginyard, Night Auditor
To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different individuals as Hotel Heroes each week. The VFTCB recognizes Jasmine Ginyard, the Night Auditor at the at the Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia, as this…
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VFTCB Details Pandemic-Induced Losses in Its 2020 Annual Report, Prepares for Brighter Future
According to Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, Montgomery County was poised for a record-breaking year in the travel sector before the pandemic hit, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now the tourism board has released its 2020 annual report in which it details the travel industry losses since the COVID-19 outbreak. Through…
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This Year, Flexibility is Key When Booking Holiday Travel
By Wendi Rank When the rideshare arrived, the driver told my mom he was there to take her to Maryland. The problem? My mom hadn’t ordered the rideshare. My toddler niece, indulging a fantasy most of my family has had at some point, ordered the vehicle. She’d gotten ahold of my mom’s phone, executing a…
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