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Philly Fast Facts

Presidential Power: Independence National Historical Park is a popular spot for presidential appearances. President George W. Bush visited in July 2001; President Clinton visited in 2000 for the groundbreaking of the National Constitution Center. But the largest gathering was the 1997 Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future, featuring former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush and then-President Bill Clinton. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021991/Philly_Fast_Facts.aspx Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/factsheets/Philly_Fast_Facts.aspx
Gingerbread House Competition and Display

Whether it’s the bite of crisp winter air or the coziness of a warm drink shared with friends, Philadelphia is home to hundreds of places that help make the holidays special. Centuries-old traditions mingle with modern day delights, making Philly the place to learn, sample, admire and celebrate this season. There’s no better way to do that than during a long weekend stay in the region. Hotel packages are bookable at www.gophila.com. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021992/Holidays_are_Happy.aspx Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Holidays_are_Happy.aspx
Walking in Old City

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant neighborhoods is showing off its shops, galleries and restaurants during the first annual Old City Fall Festival, taking place Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2006, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. This free, weekend-long event will feature fun activities and special promotions, including trunk shows, image consultations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, antique/artifacts appraisals, live entertainment and more. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021993/Old_City_Festival_Debuts.aspx Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Old_City_Festival_Debuts.aspx
Biking on Kelly Drive

Those determined to keep those few extra pounds at bay during the tempting holiday season that runs from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day have plenty of options for staying fit while visiting friends and family in Philadelphia and The Countryside™. The city and region have loads of fun, unique and inspiring opportunities to move those muscles and make sure those pants still fit when 2007 rolls around. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021994/Philly_Fosters_Plenty_of_ways_to_Stay_Fit.aspx Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Philly_Fosters_Plenty_of_ways_to_Stay_Fit.aspx
Vagabond

Those looking to give truly unique gifts this holiday season will find plenty of inspiration in Philadelphia, where vintage finds are easy to come by. Across the city, fashion-conscious and environmentally aware shop owners offer the coolest in reconstructed, reformed and recycled merchandise and ensure that their client’s purchases stand out from the rest of the holiday gift pack. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021995/Top_10_Holiday_Gifts_in_Philly.aspx Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Top_10_Holiday_Gifts_in_Philly.aspx
Eastern State Penitentiary

Ghosts and goblins are nothing new to Philadelphia and The Countryside™, an area known for historic sites, colonial-era graveyards and centuries-old buildings, some dating back to pre-Revolutionary War times. What many people don’t know is that many of the original residents of historic Philadelphia never left town. The area is among America’s most fun haunted destinations, a region rich with colorful ghostly lore. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021996/Haunted_Philly_A_Little_Bit_Scary.aspx Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Haunted_Philly_A_Little_Bit_Scary.aspx
Listening to an iPod in Philadelphia

Philadelphia-Themed Podcasts Downloadable This Fall At A Computer Near You Want to know where to snag of-the-moment vintage clothes in Philly? Ever considered that you might have been a traitor�not a patriot�in the Revolutionary War? Looking for the best Vietnamese food in the Italian Market? With funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is creating a series of free, completely mapped and customizable downloadable audio tours to answer these questions and more. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021997/Whats_New_in_Philadelphia_Fall_Winter.aspx Tue, 01 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Whats_New_in_Philadelphia_Fall_Winter.aspx
Philly's More Fun When You Sleepover

Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival. Disney’s The Lion King. Center City Restaurant Week. It’s clear that the last days of summer will be popular for tourists visiting Philadelphia. That’s why the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) has extended its two-night Philly Overnight® Hotel Package through September 16, 2006. Originally available through September 4, the package was extended due to popular demand and to coincide with several popular end-of-summer events in the city. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021998/Philly_Overnight_Package_Extended.aspx Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Philly_Overnight_Package_Extended.aspx
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) today announced the award of marketing grants to 31 Philadelphia-area organizations totaling $350,000 for projects that show potential to draw more tourists to the region. Since 1997, GPTMC has awarded more than 200 marketing grants totaling nearly $4 million to high-quality, compelling and marketable events, exhibitions and special projects. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42021999/GPTMC_Supports_Cultural_Tourism.aspx Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/GPTMC_Supports_Cultural_Tourism.aspx
Angela Patterson and Jeff Guaracino

Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) President and CEO Meryl Levitz today announced two promotions. Jeff Guaracino has been promoted from director of regional communications to vice president of communications, and Angela Patterson has been appointed to oversee the newly expanded tourism department as vice president of tourism. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42022000/Phila_Tour_Office_Announces_two_promotions.aspx Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Phila_Tour_Office_Announces_two_promotions.aspx
Avenue of the Arts

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) surveyed 1,022 people from July 1-4, 2006 and learned that half of all people who were downtown at historic attractions or attending Sunoco Welcome America! events were visiting from outside the five-county Philadelphia region. The survey also revealed that the city’s historic attractions were the primary reason for the visit over the national holiday. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42022001/Survey_Says_One_of_Two_Were_Tourists_at_fourth.aspx Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Survey_Says_One_of_Two_Were_Tourists_at_fourth.aspx
Avenue of the Arts

Designated in 1993 by representatives of the region’s business, political, community and arts leadership, the Avenue of the Arts is a stretch of more than four-and-a-half miles along the main artery of Broad Street that encompasses the recently built Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, as well as landmark establishments such as the historic Academy of Music and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2005. Along and around the Avenue, restaurants, shops and hotels enliven the busy thoroughfare, and just blocks away is the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, an arts and cultural hotspot that stretches from City Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42022002/Philadelphias_Avenue_of_the_Arts.aspx Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com /Go/PressRoom/factsheets/backgrounders1/Philadelphias_Avenue_of_the_Arts.aspx
The Kimmel Center

The Avenue of the Arts, also known as Broad Street, is the backbone of Philadelphia and the center of the city’s arts community. Anchoring the street is the $265 million Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, home to the Philadelphia Orchestra and seven other resident companies. History is preserved here as well as in the Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Walk of Fame, Philadelphia International Records and the Clef Club of the Performing Arts. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76595659/The_Philadelphia_Music_Scene_Then_And_Now_Backgrounder.aspx Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/factsheets/backgrounders1/The_Philadelphia_Music_Scene_Then_And_Now_Backgrounder.aspx
Forever Independent Logo

Sixteen economic development organizations today announced a long-term commitment to brand the Philadelphia region as a great place to live, work and play. The goal of the project is to increase the number of organizations doing business in the area, increase the residential population and bring more visitors here as tourists and conventioneers. The group’s logo and tagline, Forever Independent™, represent the region’s core values, namely independence, innovation and a sense of adventure. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76609049/Forever_Independent.aspx Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Forever_Independent.aspx
Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course

Firmly established as a heritage tourism hotspot, Philadelphia is ready to show off its green side, with a new tourism campaign that invites visitors to come play outside. Called Boundless Philadelphia, the $1.7 million effort promotes the quality and quantity of the Philadelphia region’s natural assets and outdoor experiences. Although surprising to some, the area consistently ranks as one of the best biking, running and rowing cities by national publications such as Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine. The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is at the helm of the three-year campaign, which aims to show the average tourist just how easy it is to combine a city visit with the pleasures of the outdoors. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76534761/Philadelphia_Prepares_to_Show_Green_Side.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Philadelphia_Prepares_to_Show_Green_Side.aspx
Jogging on Kelly Drive

A few marquee competitions, as well as hundreds of other large, small and mid-sized races held in the region during the spring, summer and fall months are just part of the reason why Philadelphia is so popular among competitive runners. For casual runners, Philadelphia boasts a rich network of pocket parks, charming shopping districts and narrow, pedestrian-friendly streets that link up to long, bucolic stretches of rural landscape, making downtown Philadelphia appealing to those of all fitness levels. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76595660/Ready_Set_Run.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/factsheets/backgrounders1/Ready_Set_Run.aspx
Biking on Kelly Drive

With more than 200 miles of bike lanes in the city and 100 miles of off-road trails, bicycling is one of the most popular ways to experience Philadelphia and The Countryside™. It’s no surprise that Philadelphia is consistently rated among the top five big cities for cycling by publications such as Bicycling Magazine. Locals treasure the region’s extensive trail systems, and visitors come here for cycling events, most notably the Commerce Bank Philadelphia International Championship (formerly the International Pro Cycling Championship) and the annual Covered Bridges Ride in Bucks County http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76534762/Biking_In_Phila_and_the_Countryside.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/factsheets/backgrounders1/Biking_In_Phila_and_the_Countryside.aspx
Rowing on the Schuylkill River

The picturesque row of historic buildings that face Kelly Drive and light up the waters of the Schuylkill River at night has long been synonymous with Philadelphia postcards. What many don’t know though is that Boathouse Row, home to Philadelphia’s rowing community, is a leading epicenter of the nation’s championship aspirations for the sport. It is a magnet for the grass roots development of national and world championship medalists and has been home to a long list of Olympic competitors and coaches. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76550956/Visitors_Can_Row_Their_Boats_in_Philadelphia.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/factsheets/backgrounders1/Visitors_Can_Row_Their_Boats_in_Philadelphia.aspx
Disc Golfing at Sedgley Woods

Some outdoor enthusiasts travel for one reason – to bike Philadelphia’s legendary Manayunk Wall or fish on the first day of trout season. Others seek to mix the best local outdoor offerings into their travel plans. Still others are willing to try sports they’ve never heard of, just for the thrill of it. The zealous, the eager and the curious will all find fun-under-the-sun in Philadelphia and The Countryside. Here’s a look at some of the region’s options for outdoor play: http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76534763/Offbeat_Outdoor_Offerings_in_Phily_Range.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/factsheets/backgrounders1/Offbeat_Outdoor_Offerings_in_Phily_Range.aspx
Rittenhouse Square

Pet lovers are crazy about their animal companions and spend some $29.5 billion a year in the U.S. on pet services and accoutrements to prove it. Philadelphia and The Countryside™ offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor options for visitors who can’t bear to leave their best friend behind when they hit the road. From canine-friendly parks, hiking and walking trails to Very Important Pet (VIP) hotel programs, the Philadelphia region invites visitors to bring their furry friends along for the ride. Here’s how: http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76633480/Philadelphia_Invites_Animal_Lovers.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/outdoors/Philadelphia_Invites_Animal_Lovers.aspx
Philadelphia's Draon Boat racing team

July through November, 2006 http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42022003/Philadelphia_and_the Countryside_Calendar_of_Events.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/outdoors/Philadelphia_and_the Countryside_Calendar_of_Events.aspx
First Friday in Old City

When King Tut’s treasures toured the U.S. from 1976-1979, nearly eight million Americans viewed the rare artifacts during sold-out tours at each museum in which they appeared. The exhibition was a must-see and had a tremendous impact on every city it visited, solidifying that the world’s first true “blockbuster exhibition� had arrived. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76534764/Philadelphia_Falls_for_the_Arts.aspx Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Philadelphia_Falls_for_the_Arts.aspx
Millennium Coffee

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is proud to announce partnerships with RSVP Vacations, the foremost presenter of gay and lesbian travel events, and R Family Vacations, the first-ever travel company for gay families co-founded by Rosie and Kelli O’Donnell and Gregg Kaminsky. These pioneering partnerships seek to promote gay-friendly vacation experiences in Philadelphia and The Countryside™ through cross-promotional marketing, trip giveaways and sponsorship. This is the first time that the gay vacation companies have signed an agreement to promote a specific destination. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/42022004/Phila_Sets_Sail_With RSVP_Vacations.aspx Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/gay/Phila_Sets_Sail_With RSVP_Vacations.aspx
Lights of Liberty

With the leisure time that retirement affords, many mature travelers are in a unique position to spend long periods of time traveling for pleasure. Those visiting Philadelphia to experience the wide array of historic and cultural activities, some of the nation’s best restaurants and shops galore can do so at a discounted rate. Here’s a look: http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76550957/Senior_Discounts_in_Philly.aspx Fri, 9 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Senior_Discounts_in_Philly.aspx
Performers at the Phialdelphia Museum of Art

What does it take to create a top-notch tourism commercial? In Philadelphia, it involves a guy in pajamas, a teddy bear, several stunt bears, 15 professional dancers, 39 extras, the mayor and a famous director – and that’s just the beginning. Officials from the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) today unveiled the centerpiece of their $2 million summer tourism campaign: a commercial entitled, Philly: The Musical. Debuting during the Tony Awards® on June 11, the energetic spot reinforces the Philly’s More Fun When You Sleep Over® message and promotes the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package, both of which are partly responsible for the region’s enormous growth as a leisure tourism destination over the past five years. The commercial is the centerpiece of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC)’s $2 million summer tourism campaign. http://feeds.gophila.com/~r/GptmcPressReleases/~3/76609066/Curtain_Rises_on_Unexpected_Tourism_campaign_Philly_the_Musical.aspx Thu, 8 Jun 2006 15:46:56 -0500 http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/Curtain_Rises_on_Unexpected_Tourism_campaign_Philly_the_Musical.aspx