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

Leadership Team

Hotel and Hospitality Management

Sales and Marketing

Business Development and Strategy

Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Financial Management Team

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Teams at Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Leadership Team

Hotel and Hospitality Management

Sales and Marketing

Business Development and Strategy

Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Financial Management Team

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Teams at Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Leadership Team

Hotel and Hospitality Management

Sales and Marketing

Business Development and Strategy

Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Financial Management Team

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