Tourism
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VFTCB #MakeItMontco Hotel Package: Fall out of Your Routine
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board welcomes regional visitors, and even local residents, to fall out of their routine this autumn 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…
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Hotel Hero: Aazheé Chapman, Sales Coordinator
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Aazheé Chapman, Sales Coordinator at the Homewood Suites Horsham, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Katelynn Weaver, Director of Sales and Marketing, Chapman joined the hotel’s pre-opening team in June 2019 as a sales coordinator and has proven to be an instrumental part of the hotel’s…
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Fun Must-Do Halloween Activities in Montco This Fall
Fall is just around the corner which means frightening haunted houses for those who dare and hayrides and pumpkin picking for the kids. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board put together a list of some popular Halloween activities in Montgomery County: Halloween Lantern Tours & Mini Paranormal Investigation: Oct 23 & 30 GRAEME PARK…
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Hotel Hero: Anne Deon, Associate Director of Sales
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Anne Deon, Associate Director of Sales at Valley Forge Casino Resort, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Terri Hughes, Director of Catering, Anne has been with Valley Forge Casino Resort for 15 years, and in that time, she has worked in the Sales office as a…
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Will Travel Ever Be The Same?
By Wendi Rank As COVID ran through the world as the bulls run through Spain, my husband and I made what our teenagers assured us was a vicious decision. We skipped joining our community pool. Our summer, normally overrun by hours at the pool, early morning swim team drills, and – I kid you not…
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Hotel Hero: Jarilis Lucena, Executive Housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Jarilis Lucena, Executive Housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Cassandra Giblin, Director of Sales, Lucena has worked for the hotel for five years, and has received multiple promotions due to her hard work and dedication. She was originally hired as…
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Hotel of the Week: Homewood Suites by Hilton Horsham Willow Grove
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights Homewood Suites Horsham as Hotel of the Week. One of Montco’s newest hotels, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Horsham Willow Grove is ideally located near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The spacious all-suites accommodations offer thoughtful amenities including full kitchens. As…
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Hotel Hero: Ignacio Castro Del Rio, Front Office Supervisor at the Alloy
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Ignacio Castro Del Rio, Front Office Supervisor at the Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton in King of Prussia, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Jennifer Shipman, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ignacio has had a tremendous amount of responsibilities thrust upon him over the last six months,…
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NBC’s Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle Showcases Many King of Prussia Dining, Shopping Options
Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle visited King of Prussia as part of the show’s “In the Name of Love” campaign to showcase the many dining, shopping, and entertainment options the town has to offer. The goal of the campaign is “to spread some of that love to King of Prussia” not just to help local businesses…
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VFTCB Reopens Montco Welcome Center at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is reopening the official Montgomery County Visitors Center in the 5,760-square-foot temporary Visitor Center at Valley Forge National Historical Park. “Valley Forge National Historical Park is the gateway for visitors coming to Montgomery County,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO for the VFTCB. “The site is known nationally, and…
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Hotel of the Week: Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center
With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, this week the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the historic Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center as the Hotel of the Week. Located in Blue Bell, this 18th century landmark with unique architecture offers a farm-to-table restaurant, art gallery, indoor swimming pool, and access to a…
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Hotel Hero: Seritta Rios, Director of Operations at Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Seritta Rios, Director of Operations at Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Director of Sales, Eileen McCutcheon, Seritta has taken on several additional responsibilities since the start of the pandemic. “From covering the front desk, housekeeping, ordering, laundry, and any and…
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Three Mini-Itineraries to Plan During Labor Day Weekend
Given the opportunities to Let Freedom Reign in Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA, Labor Day here is a prime spot for one last summer hurrah, writes Justine Garbarino for Valley Forge. While discovering our many possibilities, be sure to share your posts, photos, tweets, and status updates by using #MakeItMontco. Affordable Adventure Itinerary There’s…
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Hotel Hero: Vicki Anderson, Night Auditor/Front Desk Agent at Hyatt House Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Vicki Anderson as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by General Manager, Devin Jarvis, Vicki started with the Hyatt House Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting in December 2019 as a part-time Night Auditor. Since the start of the pandemic, Vicki has taken on full-time work for both the Front Desk and…
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Women’s Skydiving Team Skydived Over Justice Bell Send-Off Celebration in Valley Forge to Commemorate Women’s Suffrage
The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team commemorated the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage at the Valley Forge Justice Bell send-off celebration, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel and Leisure. One hundred years ago, women were finally granted the constitutional right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment. The Justice Bell, which is the official symbol…
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Forbes: Explore Beautiful Sites, Stunning Nature on Road Trip Through Montgomery County
Montgomery County offers many options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including beautiful historic and artsy sites surrounded by stunning nature, making it the ideal place for a fall road trip, writes Lea Lane for Forbes. Start by driving to Fort Washington State Park and getting a taste of history by visiting the spot where General…
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Hotel of the Week: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West
With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, this week the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West as the Hotel of the Week. Offering 253 spacious suites and 13 meeting rooms culminating in 8,200 square feet of customizable space, as well as an indoor pool, and a…
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Thanks to FanDual, Valley Forge Casino Resort Reports Big Increase in Revenue Over Last Year in July
Valley Forge Casino Resort in Upper Merion reported a 57.7 percent increase in revenue over last year in July, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The revenue for the casino that was acquired by Boyd Gaming of Nevada two years ago was $18,998,731 for last month, compared to $12,044,192 in July last year. This…
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