Tourism
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In Honor of Black History Month, VFTCB Highlights Local Sites of African-American Significance
For Black History Month, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is spotlighting the stories of sacrifice and steadfastness of the African-American community of Montgomery County. The content of Patriot Trails, the VFTCB’s online celebration of history, covers Revolutionary War information native to Montco, including details about the contributions of black soldiers during the war.…
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New Pub Brewing in Pottstown
Exciting times are ahead for beer lovers in Pottstown as a new brewpub is coming to the neighborhood run by a partnership between an experienced brewer and a foodie, writes Brad Rhen for Reading Eagle. Steve Armstrong, who previously ran Armstrong Ales in East Pikeland Township, and Adam Burke, owner of Lily’s Grill in Pottstown,…
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Longwood Garden Sets Date for Grand Return of Awe-Inspiring Main Fountain Garden
Longwood Gardens, one of the Delaware Valley’s top tourist attractions, has announced that its Main Fountain Garden will make its grand return, following a two-year, $90 million revitalization, on May 27, 2017. The crown jewel of the most significant fountain collection in North America, Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden rivals the magnificent fountains of Europe with…
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Normandy Farm, Blue Bell Country Club to Receive Multimillion Dollar Upgrades
Hansen Properties is planning to grow its corporate business and expand the guest experience through a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center and neighboring Blue Bell Country Club, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. The main goal of the planned upgrades is to improve the overall services at both sites.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Mike Bowman
Mike Bowman, President & CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board speaks with MONTCO Today about growing up in what his mother referred to as ‘Greater Northeast’ Philadelphia, how a move to Bucks County changed the course of his life, his career in the hospitality industry, how he got the job leading the region’s…
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Driver’s License Soon Not Enough ID to Enter Federal Facilities, Catch a Flight
Starting January 30th, using a Pennsylvania Driver’s license as identification will not be enough to enter many federal facilities, and people will soon no longer be able to fly domestically with just their driver’s license under the changes from the REAL ID Act, writes Laura Benshoff for Newsworks. The REAL ID Act was implemented in…
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Hotel Tax in Montgomery County Doubles From 2 to 4 Percent
Spending a night in a hotel in Montgomery County just got a little more expensive after the County Commissioners approved a two percent increase in the Hotel Room Rental Tax, writes Kaitlyn Foti for Daily Local News. The move comes after the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board requested the increase following the passing of…
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Updated ValleyForge.org Features Videos, Social Media Integration
The outlook for tourism in Montgomery County in 2017 is bright, according to information compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB). The VFTCB cites an estimated $25 million spent in 2016 in refreshes to a cross-section of the county’s 74 hotels. Improvements included refreshes to rooms, restaurants, meeting space, fitness centers, and…
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The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Asks for Hotel Tax Bump
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has asked Montgomery County officials to increase the areas hotel tax rate from two to four percent. This would bring it in line with neighboring counties and raise funds for marketing the area as a go-to destination, writes Alison Burdo for Philadelphia Business Journal. The increase would apply…
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Valley Forge Park to Commemorate 1777 Arrival of Continental Army Tonight
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will celebrate the Dec. 19 “March-in” event at Valley Forge National Historical Park by encouraging Revolutionary War buffs to get out into the rest of Montgomery County and discover the key role our area played. Collected as a series of customizable itineraries (encompassing everything from a multi-day stay…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s Guide to Montco’s Best Holiday Light Displays
There are no doubt visions of sugar plums dancing in the heads of several Montgomery Countians, as the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has reported heavy traffic on its website since posting a guide to the area’s best holiday light displays. “The tradition of lighting the exterior of a home during holiday season goes…
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Audubon Charitable Trust Awards $10k to Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust
Audubon’s Francesco A. Mascaro Charitable Trust has awarded a charitable contribution of $10,000 to the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The contribution will help support the nonprofit’s work on revitalizing local economies through the restoration of the Civil War-era Colebrookdale Railroad. The latest funding is part Mascaro’s…
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Professional Quartet Returns to Pottstown with Free Concert of Slavic Christmas Music
Theoria, a quartet of four professional vocalists, will return to Pottstown to perform an a cappella concert of beautiful Slavic and other Eastern European Christmas music and Western carols on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 PM at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church on 301 Cherry Street. This concert is free and open to…
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Voting to Decide If Perkiomen Creek Is River of the Year
Burgeoning development in the Perkiomen Creek valley has made the quiet waterway a destination in recent years, and now it’s in the running for the 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year honor. Public voting will determine the winner between now and 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. Perkiomen Creek is up against the Allegheny River…
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New Sports Field in Conshohocken Provides Boon to Montco Economy
The Proving Grounds – Conshohocken’s newest facility for field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse – is often the site of local pick-up games after work, according to Kimberly Lyman, Sports Facility Coordinator. These informal competitions are a popular means for local professionals to blow off steam and get some exercise, and the hours from 5–11:30 PM…
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Valley Forge Board Looks to Score More Sports, Meeting Tourism
The thrill of sports draws almost half of Montgomery County’s hotel guests, and new Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board initiatives are going on the offensive to score even more local sports and meeting business. A prime example is USA Weightlifting’s National Junior Championships, which in February generated $1.7 million in economic activity, according to…
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Montgomery County Hotels Spend $25 Million to Remain Competitive in Crowded Marketplace
Hotels across Montgomery County have spruced up everything from room décor to A/V equipment, investing heavily in infrastructure improvements to remain competitive and increase market reach. The Fairfield Inn Valley Forge, for example, is in the midst of a full renovation that will bring its guests a new breakfast area and fitness center. Makeovers at…
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Washington Memorial Chapel Fundraising on Way to Required $4.5 Million
The historical Washington Memorial Chapel should regain its former glory, thanks to the efforts of the fundraising initiative headed by Jason Griggs, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The building which is in dire need of repairs is the focus of a campaign to raise $4.5 million for emergency and long-term conservation work. The…
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