Who We Are
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), a private non-profit membership corporation, is the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the City of Philadelphia, and the primary sales and marketing agency for the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PHLCVB competes with its counterparts worldwide for convention and tourism business. The organization has departments dedicated to the PHL Diversity, PHL Life Sciences and PHL Sports.


Our Mission
To generate economic impact and job growth by increasing the region's hotel occupancy and revenues, while concurrently affecting other diverse segments of the hospitality industry. To do whatever it takes to attract ethnically diverse regional, national and international convention and tourism customers through creative sales, marketing and communications efforts. To deliver exceptional service and experiences for all, ensuring repeat business across market segments. To increase the quality of life for all our citizens, stakeholders, and visitors by supporting the region's vibrant arts and entertainment, historic, cultural, retail, restaurant, and sports venues.


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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Gregg Caren

Lakshman Amaranayaka

David Lipson

Carol Hunt

Karen Dougherty Buchholz

Andrew Tod

Steve Wildemann

Robert Jaeger

Regina Hairston

Larry Dubinski

Kenneth Wong

Joseph Meterchick

John Kroll

Joe Forkin

Jodie Harris

Bernie Prazenica

The Business Development and Strategy team at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau focuses on creating and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the city’s appeal as a premier destination for conventions and tourism. They work collaboratively with various stakeholders to attract diverse events and visitors, leveraging market analysis and targeted outreach efforts to drive hotel occupancy and economic growth in the region.

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