The city of Philadelphia will host America’s largest and longest-running horticultural event from 2nd – 10th March 2019 when The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show returns. As well as admiring the incredible floral displays, visitors to this year’s show can also show their support for the UK’s talented competitor Laura Leong at the prestigious Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD) World Cup 2019, which will be held at the Flower Show from 1st – 3rd March 2019. Continue reading
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Fly Eagles Fly: The Best Sports Bars For Watching The Philadelphia Eagles In The 2019 NFL Playoffs
For sports enthusiasts visiting Philadelphia, now is the time to soak up the incredible gameday atmosphere as the Philadelphia Eagles have advanced in the 2019 NFL Playoffs. On Sunday 13th January, fans will gather at local bars to watch the current Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles, play the New Orleans Saints in the Division Round. Continue reading
American Football Fans Encouraged To Head To Philadelphia For An ‘Eagle-Eyed’ Tour Of This Championship City
Following the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at London’s Wembley Stadium in October, those NFL fans looking to head to the winning team’s home of Philadelphia can enjoy an ‘Eagle-Eyed’ tour of one of the most passionate sporting cities in the USA. Continue reading
Philadelphia To Host 2018 Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Conference
From Wednesday 28th November until Saturday 1st December 2018, Philadelphia will serve as the first ever U.S. host city for the 2018 Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Annual Conference. Traditionally, this conference has been held exclusively in Europe. Due to increased airlift from Europe to Philadelphia International Airport and the targeted international strategy of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (PHLCVB) Global Tourism team, Philadelphia was selected as the destination for this international conference.
Philadelphia CVB Travels to UK to Promote Tourism in Philadelphia
Continuously ranked as Philadelphia’s top feeder market for overseas visitation, with more than 108,000 visitors to the city in 2017, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau travelled to the United Kingdom to promote visitation to Philadelphia. Key meetings with government officials and corporate representatives, in conjunction with Mayor Jim Kenney’s office, were part of the itinerary, which spanned two weeks in late October and early November. PHLCVB leadership met with executives from American Airlines and British Airways in order to discuss transportation and accessibility between the two destinations. The PHLCVB works closely with Philadelphia International Airport to achieve this goal.
Philadelphia Shortlisted As ‘Best City Break For Families’ At The Family Traveller Awards 2018
The US city of Philadelphia is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in the ‘Best City Break for Families’ category at the Family Traveller Awards 2018. Continue reading
UK Travellers Help To Drive Overseas Visitor Increase To Philadelphia
Direct spending by overseas visitors to the city of Philadelphia increased by 7.2% in 2017, with travellers from the UK representing one of the top inbound markets.
Philadelphia CVB To Participate At Travmedia’s International Media Marketplace 2019
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced that it will participate at TravMedia’s International Media Marketplace 2019 on 25 March 2019 at London’s QEII Centre in Westminster.
Celebrate The World’s Largest ‘National Coming Out Day’ Festival At Philadelphia’s Outfest 2018
Philadelphia, known as ‘The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection’, will proudly celebrate the world’s largest ‘National Coming Out Day’ on 7th October 2018 at Outfest.
Head To The Streets Of Philadelphia This September For The Annual 2018 Fringe Festival
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe coming to a close, Philadelphia CVB is encouraging UK travellers with a passion for performance art to head to the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ this September for its very own Fringe Festival showcasing local, national and international artists as well as ground-breaking world premieres.