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PHLCVB Partnership Program

Partner with the PHLCVB and grow your business!

By partnering with the PHLCVB, you can dynamically market your business to meeting professionals, international leisure visitors, and convention attendees. From extensive marketing and promotional benefits to access to the latest research and industry trends, our partnership program is designed to help you grow your business.

Benefits

Discover

Free

Ideal for restaurants, bars, attractions, retail, tours, and sports.

Marketing Opportunities

Listing in Official Visitors Guide Listing in Destination Planning Guide Discount on Advertising in PHLCVB Publications

Website Listing

Includes one category listing, company description, and reciprocal link on DiscoverPHL.com

Convention Calendar

Convention Alerts

Sales

Convention/Meeting Leads Sales Leads (Global and Domestic Tour Operators)

Networking and Educational Events

Services

$605

Ideal for caterers, A/V production, floral and decor, event production, transportation, talent, entertainers, etc.

Marketing Opportunities

Listing in Official Visitors Guide Listing in Destination Planning Guide Discount on Advertising in PHLCVB Publications

Website Listing

Includes one category listing, company description, and reciprocal link on DiscoverPHL.com

Convention Calendar

Convention Alerts

Sales

Convention/Meeting Leads Sales Leads (Global and Domestic Tour Operators)

Networking and Educational Events

Inclusion in Venue/Services Planner Digital Tool

Host

$999 plus additional $199 per location

Ideal for venues, event spaces, restaurants with private dining areas.

Marketing Opportunities

Listing in Official Visitors Guide Listing in Destination Planning Guide Discount on Advertising in PHLCVB Publications

Website Listing

Includes one category listing, company description, and reciprocal link on DiscoverPHL.com

Convention Calendar

Convention Alerts

Sales

Convention/Meeting Leads Sales Leads (Global and Domestic Tour Operators)

Networking and Educational Events

Inclusion in Venue/Services Planner Digital Tool

Enhanced Listing

Enhanced website listing (3 categories)

Market Research Intelligence Reports

Co-op Sales Opportunities - Trade Shows and Sales Missions

Stay

$1,500 pre-opening

Tier 1: Center City District $40/room. Tier 2: Philadelphia County $35/room. Tier 3: Outside Philadelphia $26/room. Unique Lodging: $605 Ideal for paid accommodations including hotels, bed and breakfasts, long-term stays, etc

Marketing Opportunities

Listing in Official Visitors Guide Listing in Destination Planning Guide Discount on Advertising in PHLCVB Publications

Website Listing

Includes one category listing, company description, and reciprocal link on DiscoverPHL.com

Convention Calendar

Convention Alerts

Sales

Convention/Meeting Leads Sales Leads (Global and Domestic Tour Operators)

Networking and Educational Events

Inclusion in Venue/Services Planner Digital Tool

Enhanced Listing

Enhanced website listing (3 categories)

Market Research Intelligence Reports

Co-op Sales Opportunities - Trade Shows and Sales Missions

Quarterly Hotel Sales Meetings

Discover

Free

Ideal for restaurants, bars, attractions, retail, tours, and sports.

Sign Up

Services

$605

Ideal for caterers, A/V production, floral and decor, event production, transportation, talent, entertainers, etc.

Sign Up

Host

$999 plus additional $199 per location

Ideal for venues, event spaces, restaurants with private dining areas.

Sign Up

Stay

$1,500 pre-opening

Tier 1: Center City District $40/room. Tier 2: Philadelphia County $35/room. Tier 3: Outside Philadelphia $26/room. Unique Lodging: $605 Ideal for paid accommodations including hotels, bed and breakfasts, long-term stays, etc

Contact us

Marketing Opportunities

Listing in Official Visitors Guide Listing in Destination Planning Guide Discount on Advertising in PHLCVB Publications

Website Listing

Includes one category listing, company description, and reciprocal link on DiscoverPHL.com

Convention Calendar

Convention Alerts

Sales

Convention/Meeting Leads Sales Leads (Global and Domestic Tour Operators)

Networking and Educational Events

Inclusion in Venue/Services Planner Digital Tool

Enhanced Listing

Enhanced website listing (3 categories)

Market Research Intelligence Reports

Co-op Sales Opportunities - Trade Shows and Sales Missions

Quarterly Hotel Sales Meetings

Partnership Program FAQ

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How do I determine which partnership level fits my business?

The PHLCVB offers four different partnership levels each designed specifically for the type of business you own or operate.

  • Stay PHL is primarily for hotels and unique lodging.
  • Host PHL is for any business that offers venue/meeting space. This category may include restaurants, museums, etc.
  • Services PHL is designed for service focused companies that are interested in reaching meeting planners including AV, transportation, floral, etc.
  • Discover PHL is for businesses that fall into the “Things to do” category including restaurants, attractions, tours etc.
How can I get a better understanding of my benefits and how best to use them?

You can always feel free to contact the partnership department at partnership@discoverphl.com and one of our team members will be happy to assist you with navigating your benefits

How can I get an ad in the Official Visitors Guide and Destination Planning Guide?

If you would like to advertise with us, please contact Brian Lafferty at blafferty@discoverphl.com and he’ll help you with all of your advertising needs.

How do I pay my invoice?

There are a number of ways you can pay your partnership dues. You can mail us a check at 1601 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia PA 19103. You can provide us with your credit card information over the phone by contacting the Finance department at 215-636-3401 or accountsreceivable@discoverphl.com. Lastly, you can pay online using the partnership portal.

Partnership – McGillin’s

“Your efforts are paying off. McGillin’s has been hosting groups from France and Japan for awhile and now we’re starting to attract groups from Taiwan and Italy too. Thank you for your efforts. We love groups!”

Chris Mullins co-owner of McGillin’s Olde Ale House

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