DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 3 3 PREMIER CONVENTION CENTER IN THE HEART OF THE CITY When you hold a meeting or convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, you are not just investing in a building or floor space, you are investing in an experience. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the Center is just steps away from the city’s attractions, restaurants and hotels. Progressive work rules and streamlined services provide our customers with just the right amount of flexibility and independence they need, resulting in greater cost efficiencies and better overall customer experience. 4 ROOM FOR EVERYONE With more than 14,400 hotel rooms within a walk of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia has an extensive assortment of hotel brands — from posh, top-of-the-line properties to economy-minded options — offering a wide variety of event venues. Connected to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown recently underwent major enhancements with updated technology features, including workstations in public spaces, expanded Wi-Fi access points, bandwidth, security, and infrastructure systems. All 1,408 guest rooms have modern enhancements, including new ceilings, floors, lighting fixtures, and bathrooms with walk-in residential-style entrances and polished stone flooring. As well, the Holiday Inn Philadelphia Airport – Stadium Area is a newly converted and renovated property conveniently located near the Philadelphia International Airport. The new hotel has 206 spacious guest rooms and over 10,000 square feet of event space, including an onsite business center for productive work and meetings. 5 UNEXPECTED VENUES From iconic only-in-Philadelphia spaces to cutting-edge life sciences incubators, there are a variety of unique venues to suit every size, need, and budget. Make a lasting impression on attendees with a grand setting such as Lincoln Financial Field or the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Or choose one of the city’s world-class hotels that feature stunning ballrooms, historic spaces, and innovative meeting rooms. Planners can explore all options using our new venue/meeting space search tool. NEW THIS YEAR! Headquartered at the Cira Centre in University City, CYTOPHL is a life sciences incubator with over 15,000 square feet or flexible meeting space that includes classroom pods, conference rooms, and a podcasting studio. AND DID YOU KNOW Philadelphia has one of the largest ballrooms in the Northeast? See page 28 to learn more.
