Tourism
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The VFTCB Spotlights Small Businesses in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board introduced three video vignettes in partnership with 20/20 Visual Media, promoting the newly launched Make It Main Street initiative, writes Sam Cummons. Make it Main Street was introduced to support local, family-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19 and proud to be “Made Strong in Montco.” The videos feature small…
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Hotel of the Week: Hampton Inn Limerick-Philadelphia
With 80 world class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Hampton Inn Limerick-Philadelphia as the Hotel of the Week. Voted TripAdvisor’s 2020 Traveler’s Choice, the Hampton Inn Limerick has 95 rooms with both Standard Kings and two Queens, as well as rooms that cater Mobility and Hearing Accessible. For traveling families,…
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The VFTCB’s Annual Report Proves Local Businesses are Montco Strong
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recently released their Annual Report. Beginning with remarks from President and CEO Mike Bowman, the report, while usually sharing successes of the year, illustrates the strength and resilience of Montgomery County as businesses bounce back after the pandemic hit. The report revealed that Montco was set for another…
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The VFTCB Presented the Make It Main Street Campaign to Montgomery County Commissioners
Staff members from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presented the organization’s newly launched Make It Main Street initiative to Montgomery County Commissioners. Make it Main Street is a robust and targeted marketing campaign that puts the spotlight on small, local businesses impacted by COVID-19. Jake Markezin, Executive Director of Operations for the VFTCB,…
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Hotel Hero: Kalpen Patel, Front Desk Associate
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 Heros each week. The VFTCB recognizes Kalpen Patel, the Front Desk Associate at the Hampton Inn Limerick, as this week’s Hotel…
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Hotel of the Week: Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield
With 80 world class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield as the Hotel of the Week. “The Holiday Inn brand was centered on the idea of providing traveling families with comfortable and affordable accommodations they could trust, and that motto still holds true today,” said Cassandra Giblin, Director…
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Montgomery County’s Mascot Monty Takes Back His Weekend With #MakeItMontco
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Howlite Creative teamed up to help get Montgomery County smiling, writes Social Media Manager Sam Cummons for the VFTCB. On Wednesday, October 21st, the VFTCB published a social media video featuring the official mascot of Montgomery County, Monty the Fox, taking back his weekend and showcasing the…
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Hotel Hero: Ryan Cimei, General Manager
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Ryan Cimei, General Manager of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Ashley Ridolfi, Director of Sales and Marketing, Cimei has gone above and beyond since the start of the pandemic. “He has been assisting in every single department – working front…
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VFTCB Launches Make It Main Street Campaign to Support Montco Businesses
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched Make It Main Street, a robust campaign that puts the spotlight on small, local businesses impacted by COVID-19. With the tagline, “Made Strong in Montco,” the project speaks to the fact that Montco was one of the hardest hit areas in the state by the pandemic,…
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Hotel of the Week: Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge in Oaks
With 80 world class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge located in Oaks as the Hotel of the Week. The hotel offers 135 spacious rooms, more than 4,000-square-feet of flexible event space, a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, and a full bar. “The…
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Best Hotel and Country Club Restaurants in Montgomery County
With more than 1,600 restaurants to choose from in Montgomery County, visitors staying at one of the area’s 80 world-class hotels, or enjoying a round of golf at one of 53 historic, top-ranked greens, can enjoy everything from eclectic fine dining to classic comfort food without ever leaving their hotel, or the course. Garden Grille…
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Hotel Hero: Chris Bilgera, Executive Chef
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Chris Bilgera, Executive Chef at Hilton Garden Inn at Valley Forge/Oaks, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Area Director of Corporate Sales Lindsay Asher, Bilgera started with the hotel when the property first opened in 2012. He worked his way up within the food and beverage…
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Plan the Perfect Golf Getaway Right Here in Montgomery County
It’s time to plan the perfect golf trip right here in Montgomery County, PA. Start with this popular golf getaway itinerary, and find more golf trip packages put together by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board here. Tee Off in Norristown Golf: Jeffersonville Golf Club This classic Donald-Ross designed course is one of Pennsylvania’s top…
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Hotel of the Week: Homewood Suites Philadelphia-Plymouth Meeting
With 80 world class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Homewood Suites Philadelphia-Plymouth Meeting as Hotel of the Week. Conveniently located off I-476 and I-276 in Plymouth Meeting, the Homewood Suites Philadelphia-Plymouth Meeting offers 100 spacious suites with full kitchens, perfect for those who need to make a…
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Santa Claus Will Be Visiting Local Malls This Year, But With a Sleigh Full of Restrictions
Santa Claus will be visiting local malls this year despite the pandemic, but they will implement various precautionary measures to ensure everybody stays safe, writes Parija Kavilanz for CTV News. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, owner of Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove malls, will keep Santa behind plexiglass. “It’s a plexiglass barrier and Santa in…
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Hotel Hero: Kayla Lane, Area Sales Coordinator
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Kayla Lane, Area Sales Coordinator at the Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge/Oaks, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Area Director of Sales, Jake Gaspari, Lane joined the hotel three years ago as a front desk agent. “She immediately became one of our most dependent and knowledgeable…
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Hotel of the Week: the Alloy, King of Prussia
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton, in King of Prussia as Hotel of the Week. The rejuvenation project completely transformed the property into a self-contained hotel that pairs top-notch hospitality, outstanding dining, and high-end fitness amenities with the modern comforts and conveniences…
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Hotel of the Week: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Lansdale
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Lansdale as Hotel of the Week. The new Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Lansdale Hotel offers 134 guestrooms, and six suites with complimentary internet access, a fitness center, on-site dining, and meeting and event space.…
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