PHLCVB Overview

Discover the Benefits of PHLCVB Membership

Each year, millions of people from around the globe visit Philadelphia for meetings, conventions and tradeshows. And that number continues to grow.

The expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center, under management by ASM Global, has seen increased interest and bookings since the signing of a new customer satisfaction agreement. In addition, Philadelphia’s global brand transformation of infrastructure, growth of human capital and brand asset management.

Take advantage of the extensive network and resources of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB). Reach the lucrative meetings and convention market, as well as international travel and group tour audiences, and generate new business as a member of our valued hospitality community.

WHO WE ARE

The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), a private, nonprofit membership corporation, is the official tourism promotion agency for the City of Philadelphia globally and the primary sales and marketing agency for the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

We are an Economic Engine for the city, creating jobs and fueling the economy by bringing meetings, conventions and travelers from around the world to Philadelphia.

We are Advocates for Philadelphia and the region’s continuous transformationof infrastructure.

We are Connectors for meeting planners, conference attendees, tour operators, global travelers and our members by orchestrating a symphony of resources to create great expectations.

We are celebratory in our love for the City of Philadelphia, our passion for our clients and visitors and our roles as ambassadors. We are Philadelphia.

OUR MISSION

The PHLCVB creates positive economic impact across the Philadelphia region, driving job growth and promoting the health and vibrancy of our hospitality industry by marketing the destination, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and attracting overnight visitors. Our work engages our local community, as well as culturally and ethnically diverse regional, national and international convention, sporting event and tourism customers.

WHAT WE DO

Convention Sales: Focuses on booking meetings, conventions and special events into the Pennsylvania Convention Center, member hotels and off-site venues to generate hotel room nights and positive economic impact for the City and region. convsales@discoverPHL.com

Convention Services: Assists planners and show organizers to ensure a smooth and successful meeting, convention or event in Philadelphia. conv-services@discoverPHL.com

Marketing & Communications: Supports the efforts of the PHLCVB and PCC by promoting Philadelphia and the region through innovative messaging, advertising, marketing, public relations and digital campaigns. marketing@discoverPHL.com

Membership, Events & Experiences: Recruits and services PHLCVB members and brings the hospitality community together through networking events and educational seminars. membership@discoverPHL.com

Global Tourism: Concentrates sales and marketing efforts in international markets (consumers, tour operators and travel agents), as well as the domestic group tour market. globaltourism@discoverPHL.com

Finance & Administration: Handles accounting, human resources, office management and legal matters. finance-hr@discoverPHL.com

PHL Life (Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Congress): Raises the visibility of the tri-state region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) as a world-class destination for medical, pharmaceutical, and biotech meetings, conventions and business. PHLLife@discoverPHL.com

PHL Diversity (Multicultural Affairs Congress): Works with PHLCVB departments to attract and support diverse conventions and tourism and ensures the diverse community is an integral part of the Greater Philadelphia hospitality community. PHLDiversity@discoverPHL.com

PHL Sports (Philadelphia Sports Congress): Seeks to attract major national and international sporting events and conventions to the Greater Philadelphia region. Facilitates the annual Army-Navy game. PHLSports@discoverPHL.com

CONTACT US

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

• 1601 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• p: 215-636-3322
• e: membership@discoverPHL.com
• discoverPHL.com/membership