Nighttime_Panorama photo by Bob Krist for PHLCVB
Mission Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) the official destination marketing organization of Philadelphia has curated special experiences customized for Indian travellers in 4th Annual Brand USA India promoting the destination in Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi.
PHLCVB showcased History, Arts and Culture, Dining & Nightlife & Shopping, happening street life, world-class restaurants with cuisine by celebrity and award winning chefs and outdoor life of Philadelphia and how various pockets can make the best of their travel in Philadelphia ranging from economical to luxurious experience. Philadelphoa has been rated as USA’s No 1 city for culture presenting incredible history of ballet, orchestra and many more. Philadelphia also marks itself as best beer drinking cities in USA.
Having so many lucrative options of experiences, a visit to Philadelphia makes memories of lifetime. India ranks 5th amongst top tourist market of Philadelphia.
Chinatown Friendship Gate photo by Jim McWilliams for PHLCVB
Philadelphia can be visited as a family destination
Franklin Square, 18 holes mini Golf Course, China Town Friendship Art, Franklin Institute for electricity experiments, Academy of Natural Sciences and Drexel University focuses on environment,Zoo, The Oval, please touch museum for kids and parents interactive session and hands on learning,a adventure aquarium to get close to numerous fishes and other water animals are some of the options one can enjoy with family.
Leisure travelers are majority of tourists amounting to 620,000 with numerous growth from Asian tourists. There is a lot of opportunity to be tapped by Indian tourists. There has been a significant growth of tourists from China and Japan.
Being the most affordable destination on the east coast Philadelphia is a sure shot place to explore.
“Philadelphia is luring significant international visitors from Asia inspite of having a direct service from Asia Pacifuc.,” said Jack Ferguson, President & CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB). “There have been ample initiatives to tap the opportunity of growing tourism market includion appointing new Senior International Tourism Sales Manager.”
Please Touch Museum photo courtesy of Please Touch Museum
ABOUT PHLCVB:
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), www.discoverPHL.com, a private non-profit membership corporation, is the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the City of Philadelphia globally, and the primary sales and marketing agency for the expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PHLCVB competes with its counterparts worldwide for convention and tourism business. The organization has departments dedicated to the multicultural, sports, and life sciences markets. The PHLCVB incorporates the short code PHL, an open source graphic identifier for the City of Philadelphia into the Convention & Visitors Bureau brand identity. The graphic identifier and other assets for use by public, private and non-profit organizations can be found at www.PHLpartners.com
The content and photographs courtesy Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau via Sartha India. For more information on Sartha Marketing visit www.sarthaindia.com
