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Official Philly Tourism and Visitor Information

Visit Philadelphia invites people to ... well, visit Philadelphia.

We believe in the power of travel; it shapes a person and expands horizons. Philadelphia delivers on our promise of an urban, main street, foodie, historic, cultural, cool, eye-opening, independent experience. It’s one destination, five counties, countless things to do.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the agency's About Visit Philadelphia page.

In The News

City to honor Visit Philly's Jeff Guaracino on the day of his funeral, WHYY, January 4, 2022.
Sorry Millennial Travelers! Visit Philly’s New Target for 2020 is Boomers, Philadelphia Magazine, January 25, 2020.

Info

Event Calendar: Events in Philadelphia

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+[http://www.visitphilly.com visitphilly.com]<blockquote>''Official Philly Tourism and Visitor Information''</blockquote>
+'''Visit Philadelphia invites people to ... well, visit Philadelphia'''.
-'''Visit Philadelphia''' gives the following description:
+We believe in the power of travel; it shapes a person and expands horizons. Philadelphia delivers on our promise of an urban, main street, foodie, historic, cultural, cool, eye-opening, independent experience. It’s one destination, five counties, countless things to do.
-<blockquote>We're called VISIT PHILADELPHIA because that's what we get people to do.<br><br>VISIT PHILADELPHIA increases the number of visitors, the number of nights they stay and the number of things they do. These marketing efforts also enhance the quality of life and sense of pride for residents.<br><br>We build Philadelphia’s brand and image. We give Philadelphia a voice through VISIT PHILADELPHIA's campaigns, media relations, advertising, websites and social media. It’s important that people feel that they know a destination — that’s what makes them want to visit.<br><br>VISIT PHILADELPHIA was founded in 1996 as Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia and The Pew Charitable Trusts.<br><br>In 1998, House Bill 2858, Act 174 designated VISIT PHILADELPHIA, then GPTMC, to serve as the official Regional Attractions Marketing Agency.</blockquote>
-== Info  ==
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the agency's [http://www.visitphilly.com/about/ About Visit Philadelphia] page.
+==In The News==
+*[http://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/city-to-honor-visit-philly-s-jeff-guaracino-on-the-day-of-his-funeral/article_ac69ea39-f89e-5ee4-b422-b99915a54003.html City to honor Visit Philly's Jeff Guaracino on the day of his funeral], WHYY, January 4, 2022.
+*[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2020/01/25/boomer-travel-visit-philadelphia/ Sorry Millennial Travelers! Visit Philly’s New Target for 2020 is Boomers], Philadelphia Magazine, January 25, 2020.
+==Info==
 *Event Calendar: [http://www.visitphilly.com/events/ Events in Philadelphia]
-== See Also ==
+==See Also==
+*[[Stay for Philly]]
 *[[Uwishunu]]
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