Meeting Planner News
All the latest news, events, renovations and more to help meeting and event professionals stay up to date on what’s happening in Philadelphia.
2016
Philadelphia’s Premier Waterfront Hotel Undergoing Two-Year, $15 Million Redesign
Convention Center Contributes To Local Hospitality Education
Bon Appétit Magazine Gives Nod To Philadelphia
Philadelphia Makes an Endearing Pitch
New 600-seat Theatre Opens at Pa. Convention Center
Julie Coker Graham Takes Reins As Head of Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
New Website Features Make Finding a Venue in Philadelphia Even Easier
Philadelphia Racked Up the Accolades in 2015
2015
Progress & Partnerships in Philadelphia: Town Hall 2015 (video webinar rebroadcast)
LIGHTFAIR® International Chooses Philadelphia
American Association for Cancer Research Sets Records in Philadelphia
Q&A With Mike Barnes, Business Manager for the Stagehands Union
‘Culture of Change’ Here to Stay at Pennsylvania Convention Center
Q&A With Drew Becher Pennsylvania Horticultural Society President
Philadelphia 2015: Making Serious Progress
Philadelphia Wins 2016 Democratic Convention
‘Culture of Change’ Here to Stay at Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia Update at PCMA Convening Leaders
2014
WE HEARD YOU: Special Town Hall for Our Customers (video webinar rebroadcast)
Venue Spotlight – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia Makes List of Top U.S. Destinations
Customer-Focused Team at PA Convention Center Adds Industry Veterans
Roadshow Educates Customers on Changes at PCC
From PCMA: A Planner’s Perspective on Philadelphia
SMG Adds New SMERF Manager to PA Convention Center Sales Team
Taking The Philadelphia Message On The Road
Update from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and SMG
Update on changes at the Pennsylvania Convention Center
Qatar Airlines Launches Service To Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s New Hotel Association Chair On What Planners Can Expect in Philadelphia
PCMA Makes It PHL for 2014 Citywide Auction
Partnership: Here for the Making
Professional Planners Guide Now Available
Q&A with Acting President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, John J. McNichol
2013
Philadelphia Named One of Top 10 Cities for Green Meetings
Hotel Spotlight: Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
Q&A with Life Sciences Congress Executive Director Bonnie Grant
First SMG & PHLCVB Road Show a Success
Spotlight on Voluntourism in Philadelphia
Capital Improvement Project Brings New Lighting to Pennsylvania Convention Center
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