Philadelphia in the News

Philadelphia is always making headlines – and for good reason.

News outlets across the world are covering exciting stories about Philadelphia. Visit the articles below to read about the city’s upcoming events, prominent conventions, and important announcements.

Irish bar - and Philadelphia's oldest - hailed 'unmissable' in city's first-ever Michelin Green Guide

Irish Star (Ireland)
May 23, 2023

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PCMA Reveals Locations For Next Four Years of Convening Leaders

Meetings Today
May 23, 2023

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This is the most walkable city in the U.S.—and no, it’s not NYC

Time Out
May 22, 2023

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Philadelphia named "most walkable city" in the U.S.

CBS Philadelphia
May 20, 2023

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Liberty Bell, Longwood Gardens among destinations awarded Michelin stars in new Philadelphia guidebook

Philadelphia Business Journal
May 18, 2023

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Michelin launches first-ever Philadelphia guide

6abc
May 11, 2023

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Philadelphia gets first-ever Michelin tourism guide

KYW Newsradio
May 11, 2023

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Philadelphia's first Michelin travel guide awards 'stars' to Museum of Art, other local attractions

Philadelphia Business Journal
May 10, 2023

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Michelin is coming to town with its first-ever Philadelphia tourism guide

Billy Penn
May 10, 2023

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Coalition 2026 forms to ensure monumental year sparks 'Philadelphia's renaissance'

Philadelphia Business Journal
May 4, 2023

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Warehouse of Wonders: Exploring Philadelphia’s top science museums

India Outbound (India)
April 30, 2023

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Rise in Irish visitors to Philadelphia as city celebrates one of highest post-Covid recovery rates in United States

Irish Star
April 27, 2023

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Philadelphia-area tourism made gains in 2022, expected to reach pre-pandemic visitation levels this year

Philadelphia Business Journal
April 27, 2023

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Philadelphia's finest designer hotels

Yonder (France)
April 25, 2023

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A foodie's guide to Philadelphia

MSN Ireland (Ireland)
April 20, 2023

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DEI Update: Meetings Diversity Leaders Greg DeShields and Sheila Alexander-Reid Share Their Perspectives

Meetings Today
April 18, 2023

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EPL Summer Series in Philadelphia

Sports Business Journal
April 13, 2023

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New senior appointment for Philly CVB

Conference & Meetings World
April 13, 2023

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ASM Global Names Tony Hodgins as General Manager of Pennsylvania Convention Center

Meetings Today
April 10, 2023

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Philadelphia: The US city named one of the world's 100 greatest places

Stuff.co, New Zealand
April 2, 2023

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Get your fill in Philly – one of the world’s great food cities

The Week, UK
March 28, 2023

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2023 Power 101: Meet the business leaders shaping Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia Business Journal
February 27, 2023

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Why It Is Critical for Life Sciences Meetings to Resume Face-to-Face Events

Meetings Today
February 23, 2023

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PHLCVB and Visit Philadelphia Provide Tourism Industry Update for 2023

Exhibit City News
February 13, 2023

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PHLCVB Expects More Visitors from Overseas

Exhibit City News
February 13, 2023

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Photo credit: Eliot Olaya/AL DÍA

2023 Tourism Outlook announces partnership to grow travel to Philly

Al Día
February 9, 2023

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Philadelphia CVB Expects Overseas Visitation Will Continue To Rise In 2023

Association Conventions & Facilities
February 7, 2023

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Welcome to Philadelphia

The Times, UK
February 5, 2023

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Philadelphia flying, as new travel marketing campaign launched

Conference & Meetings World
February 2, 2023

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Photo by R. Kennedy for VISIT PHILADELPHIA.

Center City hotel room revenue expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023

Philadelphia Business Journal
February 1, 2023

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Photo by Emma Lee, WHYY.

Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign

Billy Penn
February 1, 2023

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Philadelphia projected to surpass pre-pandemic tourism revenue by end of 2023

CBS3
January 31, 2023

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Photo by Steven M. Falk, Staff Photographer at The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philly tourism is likely to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this year, officials say

The Philadelphia Inquirer
January 31, 2023

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Visit Philadelphia, Convention and Visitors Bureau launch $6.5M joint advertising blitz ahead of 2026

Philadelphia Business Journal
January 31, 2023

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Eastern Pennsylvania: Penn Ultimate

Smart Meetings
January 30, 2023

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Democratic National Convention reception at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Credit: Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philadelphia Serves Up a Feast of Eats & Arts for Groups

Meetings Today
January 23, 2023

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Matisse's The Dance: The masterpiece that changed history

BBC, United Kingdom
January 18, 2023

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Her Philadelphia Story

Northeast Meetings + Events
January 16, 2023

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Folding the Prism © 2019 Mural Arts Philadelphia / Jessie Unterhalter & Katey Truhn (Jessie & Katey), 1217 Spring Garden Street. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Holidays: why Philadelphia is worth the detour

Le Journal du Dimanche, France
January 13, 2023

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Philadelphia meetings and conventions attendance expected to fully recover in 2023

Philadelphia Business Journal
January 10, 2023

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Rocky Statue. Photo courtesy of Skift.

Sports Events Winning Big for Philly

Skift
January 4, 2023

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Philadelphia World Cup 2026 Viewing Party. Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal.

2022 in Review: Phillies' World Series run, Sixers' arena bombshell and World Cup fever shake up the region

Philadelphia Business Journal
December 30, 2022

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Photo by Doug Mills, New York Times

2022 in Review: 'Big wins' from sports industry gave Philadelphia tourism industry needed boost

Philadelphia Business Journal
December 19, 2022

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Honoring Nick DeBenedictis

USAE
December 19, 2022

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Photo from The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

PHL Diversity is Honored by the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

Meetings Magazine
December 12, 2022

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Army-Navy weekend underway in Philadelphia

6ABC
December 10, 2022

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Army-Navy Game is a win-win situation for the US and our city

CBS Philadelphia
December 10, 2022

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Army-Navy game 2022: Weekend kicks off with pep rally, friendly competition between the academies

Fox 29 Philadelphia
December 9, 2022

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Army-Navy game "1 of the biggest weekends" for Philadelphia

CBS Philadelphia
December 9, 2022

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Philly Ready to Welcome Back Army-Navy Game

NBC10 Philadelphia
December 8, 2022

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Philadelphia's CVB Hosts Its Annual Luncheon

Meetings Magazine
November 29, 2022

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Philadelphia brings hospitality and business together at Annual Luncheon

Conference & Meetings World
November 29, 2022

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Photo from The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

PHL Diversity Receives 2022 Corporate Award from the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

Black Meetings & Tourism

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Philadelphia's tourism industry celebrates a faster-than-expected pandemic recovery

KYW Newsradio
November 23, 2022

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Photo by Jon Hicks, Getty Images

10 European-style Christmas Markets in the USA You Can Experience

Travel + Leisure
November 23, 2022

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Photo by Ryan Mulligan

Phillies playoff games generated $78M in economic impact for Philadelphia

Philadelphia Business Journal
November 16, 2022

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Philadelphia Continues to Lead the Way in DEI

Prevue Meetings + Incentives
November 8, 2022

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PHLCVB’s Maria Grasso Named Woman of Distinction

Exhibit City News
November 8, 2022

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Philadelphia entering global stage for sporting events and development

Capital Analytics Associates
November 2, 2022

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Photo by Ryan Mulligan

'A total unicorn moment': 2022 World Series will provide priceless exposure to Philadelphia, experts say

Philadelphia Business Journal
October 28, 2022

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Photo by Matt Rourke, AP

The ‘inexact science’ of measuring the World Series’ impact on Philly’s bottom line

WHYY
October 28, 2022

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Philadelphia the cultured and glamorous

Mondointacasa, Italy
October 24, 2022

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48 hours in Philadelphia, artistic capital of the American East

Beaux Arts Magazine, France
October 23, 2022

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The art city: Philadelphia

The Telegraph, India
October 19, 2022

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Life-Science Planners Come Together at IMEX America

MeetingsNet
October 19, 2022

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Meetings Industry Influencers 2022

Northstar Meetings Group
October 18, 2022

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ANCC Kicks Off Conference in Philadelphia with Giving Campaign to Support PHLCares and the American Nurses Foundation

Nursing World
October 13, 2022

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The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau continues to expand its team with the addition of our new hires to its sales, content, and finance departments.

Facilities & Destinations
October 5, 2022

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Vibrant Performing Arts Scene in Philadelphia

Bold Outline, India
October 3, 2022

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Image credit: ABA

Philadelphia Named Site for 2025 ABA Convention

Metro Magazine
September 26, 2022

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Photo by Yong Kim, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Photographer

Union goalkeeper Andre Blake wins this year’s Wanamaker Award

The Philadelphia Inquirer
September 21, 2022

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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Karen Dougherty Buchholz as New Board Chair

Facilities Media Group
September 16, 2022

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Sheila Alexander-Reid named executive director of PHL Diversity

The Philadelphia Tribune
August 13, 2022

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Photo by Ryan Sharrow

Why hosting WrestleMania 40 is a 'no-brainer home run' for Philadelphia, and why the deal took 20 years

The Philadelphia Business Journal
July 29, 2022

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Photo courtesy of WWE.

Philadelphia To Host WrestleMania 40 At Lincoln Financial Field In 2024

CBS Philadelphia
July 28, 2022

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Photo by Chip Fox

WWE WrestleMania returns to Philadelphia in 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field

The Philadelphia Inquirer
July 27, 2022

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WrestleMania40 in Philadelphia: Lincoln Financial Field to host historic WWE extravaganza

Fox 29 Philadelphia
July 27, 2022

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Photo from The Philadelphia Tribune

Zeta Phi Beta 2022 Grand Boulé coming to Philadelphia this week

The Philadelphia Tribune
July 16, 2022

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Cities That Made Us

Select Traveler
July 15, 2022

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Meet the 2022 ALDÍA 40 Under Forty honorees: Group 4

ALDÍA News
July 12, 2022

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Photo by Laura Smythe, Philadelphia Business Journal

Meet the local team charged with coordinating Philadelphia's 2026 FIFA World Cup matches

Philadelphia Business Journal
July 5, 2022

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Dozens of Meeting Planners Tour Philly

Meetings Magazine
June 28,2022

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What winning the World Cup bid means for Philadelphia

Capital Analytics Associates
June 21, 2022

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Photo by Yong Kim, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Photographer

Philly celebrates win as World Cup host: ‘The world is coming to Philadelphia and we are ready’

The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 16, 2022

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Photo by Elizabeth Robertson, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Photographer

Philly celebrates win as World Cup host: ‘The world is coming to Philadelphia and we are ready’

The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 16, 2022

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Philadelphia250 is leading a coalition of stakeholders making preparations for a region-wide celebration of America’s semiquincentennial in 2026 — and time is shorter than you think

Philadelphia Business Journal
June 9, 2022

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Photo from Meetings Magazine

A Sprawling New Outdoor Restaurant Opens in Philly

Meetings Magazine
June 6, 2022

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Photo from Meetings Today

Philadelphia Opens New Waterfront Restaurant

Meetings Today
June 1, 2022

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