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(Tourists flock to Independence Mall in Philadelphia. File photo by Ed Fischer)

Philadelphia Hotel Operators Get Behind Proposed Hike in City’s Hotel Tax

“We all sat down at the table and have come to an agreement,” says Ed Grose, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association.

2012/12/12

(A room at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in center city Philadelphia. Photo provided)

Proposed Hike In Philadelphia Hotel Tax Would Go To Promoting Tourism

The proposal would raise the “hospitality promotion tax” in Philadelphia from 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent.

2012/11/29

A ticket and a smile? The PPA wants to change their reputation. (file photo)

PPA Officers To Be Trained On Being Friendly, Helpful

The Parking Authority apparently wants a kinder, gentler image, and so officials are going to be training their hundreds of enforcement officers on how to be more friendly and helpful.

2012/07/25

Philadelphia Convention And Visitors Bureau Unveils ‘Completely Philly’ Marketing Campaign

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled its marketing campaign for the city on Wednesday afternoon at its annual luncheon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

2011/11/23

(Parkway Corp. president Rob Zuritsky shows Mayor Michael Nutter, back to camera, artist renderings of a new hotel planned for 12th and Arch Streets. Credit: Mike Dunn)

New Hotel Planned For 12th and Arch Sts. In Center City Philadelphia

In a glimmer of good economic news for Philadelphia, a local developer today announced plans for a new hotel to be built right across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

2011/09/26

(The newly expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center. File photo)

Convention Center Expansion Paying Off For Philadelphia Economy

The recent expansion of the Pennsylvania Convention Center is paying big dividends for the Philadelphia economy.

2011/07/05

(Tourists outside the Liberty Bell pavilion on Independence Mall. File photo by Ed Fischer)

Philadelphia Ranking As Destination For Foreign Visitors Slips

The latest federal ranking of foreign visits to America’s cities shows some slippage for Philadelphia, down from 11th place to 13th in 2010.

2011/06/20

Community And Business Leaders Gather To Focus On Philadelphia’s Future

Top city leaders, including planners and hospitality officials as well as small business people gathered this week to discuss the state of Philadelphia.
They were looking for “transformative ideas’ to impact jobs and the quality of life in the city.

2011/04/30

Newly Expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center Gets Rave Reviews

The Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses Congress says it was a wonderful event; the $787 million addition is beautiful, the convention staff was friendly and helpful and members loved the city.

2011/03/26

Philly’s Top Convention Marketer Meets With Temple U. Students

Tourism and hospitality nanagement students at Temple University got the inside scoop today on a quiet struggle for visitors in the City of Brotherly Love.

2011/02/09

Get Your Grub On, Restaurant Week Is Here

Restaurant afficionados are going to get a treat this week and next in Philadelphia. It is Restaurant Week and more than a hundred restaurants are offering dinner or lunch specials to entice patrons to try something new.

2011/01/17