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CBS 3/The CW Philly, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp. Pouring On The SPF This Summer
Stations, GPTMC team up for Summer Philly Fun
This is a CBS 3/The CW Philly press release.
Staying close to home this summer? There will be no shortage of ideas for fun things to do thanks to a new partnership between sister stations CBS 3/The CW Philly 57 and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. The stations and GPTMC are teaming up to promote the limitless options the Philadelphia area provides for summer tourists whether they live here or not.
Can’t get to Paris? Visit one of the world’s largest collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art outside of Paris at the Barnes Foundation Museum. Bored children around the
...The Philadelphia Region's $2 Million Tourism Campaign Woos Summer Travelers With History, Fun And Affordable Getaways
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) announced a $2 million summer marketing campaign to promote Philadelphia and The Countryside® to travelers seeking history, fun and affordability. On June 1, the tourism organization will debut new Philly’s More Fun™ and Historic Philadelphia advertising campaigns, emphasizing a variety of summer experiences and value-driven hotel packages.
“With gas prices taking a bite out of visitors’ discretionary income, we want to send the message that Philadelphia is an exciting, accessible destination that’s also affordable,” said Meryl Levitz, president and CEO, GPTMC. “And once in town, visitors can easily get around on foot or
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Two New Hotel Packages And An Old Favorite Give Philly Visitors Affordable Options For Summer Travel
Partnership With American Express Puts $50 In Travelers’ Pockets
Responding to a national trend that has consumers watching their dollars, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation announces the availability of three affordable hotel packages for the busy summer travel season. The Philly’s More Summer Fun Hotel Package pairs a hotel stay with a $50 gift card from American Express, while the Animal Discoveries Hotel Package includes accommodations for four, tickets to popular attractions and free parking. In addition to these two new packages, the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package is as popular as ever and still includes free hotel parking.
Here’s the lowdown on each of the packages:
- The Philly’s
It's Official: Philadelphia Had A Stellar Summer Season
The Philadelphia region experienced one of its strongest summers to date in 2007, according to officials at the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC), the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB) and the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association (GPHA). Philadelphia was in high demand this summer for three reasons: there was plenty to do here, travelers chose Philadelphia over other destinations for fun and for conventions, and Philadelphia hotel prices are the best value among East Coast cities.
Heads In Beds:
The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association is reporting a strong summer for hotels in Center City and throughout the