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❖ Expertise

What Makes This city has hosted monumental events such as the World Meeting of
Families Congress in 2015, which brought Pope Francis to Philadelphia,

Philadelphia the Democratic National Convention in 2016 and the NFL Draft in 2017

Special and and the Army-Navy Game in 2018. The experienced sales and services
teams—including specialty divisions—have a proven record of
Why exceeding attendance goals and crafting amazing events.

Companies
Should Meet ❖ Location/Walkability

in Philadelphia’s location in the center of the Northeast Corridor makes it

extremely easy for attendees to travel here. One of the most walkable
Philadelphia cities in the country, the City of Brotherly Love has everything
attendees need within walking distance of hotels and meeting spaces.
Get the basics on how to get to here and how to get around
Philadelphia.
 ❖ Vibrant City

What Makes
Philadelphia’s history, architecture, public art, and bustling street life make it the
perfect backdrop for any event. America’s birthplace is home to iconic,

Philadelphia unmatched historical attractions, an award-winning dining scene, world-

renowned arts and cultural institutions and tax-free shopping.

Special and ❖ Facilities

Why Philadelphia has unique special event venues for meetings of all types and sizes.

Companies The Pennsylvania Convention Center, an ASM Global and LEED-certified facility,
features 1 million square feet of saleable space and the largest ballroom on the

Should Meet East Coast (55,408 square feet). There are also unexpected venues like The
Barnes Foundation and The Franklin Institute where you can expect event space
in options ranging from low-key to opulent.

Philadelphia ❖ Accommodations

Philadelphia has more than 12,500 hotel rooms within walking distance of the
Pennsylvania Convention Center. With over 40 hotel brands in the city, ranging
from small boutiques to big names, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your
travel needs and budget.
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Convention Center
❖ Exhibit space square footage: 679,000 square feet

❖ Meeting space square footage: 240,542 square feet

❖ Preferred /exclusive service providers: Xirrus Wi-Fi, ASM

Global Contractor Services, PCC/ASM Global Utility

Services, Aramark, and PCC Culinary Services.

❖ Are they LEEDS certified? What do they do for this

initiative? Yes, they use safe-cleaning products,

reduced water use, energy efficient LED lighting, a

new reflective roof, expanded recycling, and

streamlined management of HVAC, lighting, power,

elevators and escalators.

❖ Largest annual shows: The Philadelphia Auto

Show, Wizard World Comic Con, and the

Philadelphia Flower Show.

❖ Location within Philly: It is in the Market East

section of Philadelphia.

❖ Address: 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Hotels
Philadelphia Marriot Downtown

❖ 1,408 hotel rooms

❖ Meeting space: 93,211 square feet

❖ Amenities: Fitness center, pool, parking,

concierge lounge, coffee/tea in-room

❖ Three-minute walking distance from

convention center
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

❖ 275 hotel rooms

❖ Meeting space: 4,000 square feet

❖ Amenities: Business center, gift shop, fitness room, pool,

convenience store

❖ Four-minute walking distance from convention center

Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center

❖ 92 hotel rooms

❖ Meeting space: 2,668 square feet

❖ Amenities: Fitness center, buffet breakfast, mobility accessible

rooms, coffee/tea in-room, car rental

❖ Five-minute walking distance from convention center

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

❖ 581 hotel rooms

❖ Meeting space: 47,000 square feet

❖ Amenities: Fitness center, on-site FedEx,

shoeshine, pet-friendly, concierge

❖ Five-minute walking distance from

convention center
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City

❖ 250 hotel rooms

❖ Meeting space: 4,267 square feet

❖ Amenities: Business center, audio/visual

equipment rental, fitness room, 24-hour Pavilion
Pantry Market, beverage and breakfast area

❖ Three-minute walking distance from convention

center
Airport Information

❖ Airports: Philadelphia International Airport and

Northeast Philadelphia Airport

❖ Major carriers: American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue,

Southwest, and Spirit

❖ Philadelphia International Airport to convention

center: 12.5 miles

❖ Northeast Philadelphia Airport to convention

center: 13.8 miles
 Transportation Information
❖ Public transit: SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation
Authority) includes busses, subways, trolleys and
regional/commuter rail lines.

SEPTA
❖ Philly Phlash Downtown Loop: This is the most convenient way to
see some of the city’s top attractions. Single rides are just $2 per
person or $5 for an all-day pass. Service is seasonal.

❖ Other forms of transportation: Taxi/Uber/Lyft, Big Bus Tours,

Philadelphia Trolley Works Tour, and RiverRink Ferry.
Climate

❖ Year-round temperatures:

Summer (Jun–Aug) is hot and

humid. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool

to cold. Peak travel is May–Aug.

 Attractions,
Entertainment,
Shopping,
Recreation,
Culture:
❖ Liberty Bell Center: The Liberty Bell is one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of freedom. Visiting the
Liberty Bell requires no tickets or fees.

❖ National Constitution Center: The Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education
and debate. There are interactive programs and exhibits in order to educate and inspire visitors.

❖ Philadelphia Art Museum: This museum is one of the largest art museums in country with more than
240,000 works spanning 2,000 years. There are plenty of statues surrounding the museum, including the
iconic Rocky statue.

❖ One Liberty Observation Deck: This is currently the tallest standing attraction within Philadelphia. Visitors
experience the most stunning views of the Philadelphia Skyline.

❖ The Franklin Institute: It is one of the oldest and most beloved science museum in the country. The
museum offers hand-on and interactive exhibits.
❖ Blue Cross RiverRink: During the winter, the RiverrRink is transformed for Winterfest. There is an ice-skating rink, a ski
chalet-style lodge, a winter garden with plenty of lights, and arcade games. During Summerfest, there is a roller rink, a
boathouse-style lodge, and carnival-style fun.

❖ Magic Gardens: Philadelphia Magic Gardens inspires creativity and community engagement by educating the public
about folk, mosaic, and visionary art. PMG preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s unique mosaic
art environment and his public murals.

❖ Philadelphia Zoo: This was the first zoo charted in the United States. There are nearly 1,300 animals, over 500 plant
species, groundbreaking research, and historic architecture.

❖ Philadelphia Sports Complex: This area holds games for basketball, football, hockey, baseball, lacrosse, and Esports.
There are also concerts and Disney on Ice events at the Wells Fargo Center. This area also features the FDR Park, the
American Swedish Historical Museum, The Navy Yard, and Xfinity Live.

❖ The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing: This area is one of Philly’s premier locations for outdoor concerts, festivals, movie
screenings, private rentals, and fireworks. It is located next to Blue Cross RiverRink and two blocks from Spruce Street
Harbor Park.
Restaurant/Food Options
❖ Reading Terminal Market: This historic indoor market features more than 80 vendor offering a variety of
globally inspired food. There is plenty of seating. It is the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmer’s
market.

❖ Pat’s King of Steaks: The founder, Pat Olivieri, invented the Philly steak sandwich in 1930. It is one of the
most famous cheesesteak shops in the world. It operates 24/7. Countless celebrities, politicians, musicians,
and athletes have eaten and enjoyed Pat’s.

❖ Parc Restaurant: Parc offers an authentic French bistro experience. It is equipped with a chic Parisian
ambiance and gorgeous sidewalk seating overlooking Rittenhouse Square.

❖ Talula’s Garden: This seasonal American dining is known for its bounty of local ingredients, homemade
breads, and excellent cheese. It serves sit-down dinner and brunch.

❖ Giuseppe & Sons : This restaurant is inspired by generations of Italian cooking and culture.
❖ Chickie’s and Pete’s: With multiple locations in Philadelphia, this sports bar and crab house offers craft
beer, seafood, pub grub, and their signature world famous crab fries.

❖ Sampan: This restaurant is an oasis of contemporary Asian small plates and cuisine.

❖ El Vez: Interpretations of Mexican classics join traditional cooking on the expansive menu, with a bar that
has one of the biggest tequila selections and the best margaritas in the city.

❖ The Love: This restaurant is perfect for large parties and casual drop-ins alike. A one-of-a-kind beverage
program inspired by personal travels to vineyards, breweries and cideries in the region is equally as
enticing as the cuisine.

❖ McGillin’s Olde Ale House: This is the oldest continuously operating tavern in the city and one of the oldest
in the country. There are “fun food”, soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and brunch.
 Group Information
❖ 500 attendees from all over the world will be invited

❖ The three-day conference will include the following:

o Daily sessions (10 rooms for 50 people each)

o 2 daily workshops (2 rooms for 200 people each)

o A general session and A poster session

o 2 luncheons each day

o The attendees will be on their own for (1) evening

o 2nd night they will do a dine-around

o Cocktail reception, along with dinner and dancing.

o Expected attendance is 400 people

o Find a special event venue that will accommodate this request. OFF PROPERTY.
❖ The best hotel for this group would be the Philadelphia
Marriot Downtown. The hotel would need well over 500
rooms because other people, besides the attendees,
would be staying at the hotel. It also provides plenty of
amenities, accommodations, and meeting space, if
needed.

❖ The best special event venue for this group would be

The Union League because it is an eight-minute walking
distance or four-minute drive from the hotel. Alcohol is
allowed in the venue. There are fourteen meeting
rooms and the largest room has a seating capacity of
600 and the smallest is 20. The venue has League-wide
events each year, including formal dances, dinners,
speaker programs, and outings.
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