Visit Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau to Provide 2026 Tourism Outlook

Visit Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau to Provide 2026 Tourism Outlook 

 

 

WHAT:                    

 

Visit Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) will host the Philadelphia Tourism Outlook 2026 at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

 

This event will bring together more than 500 members of Greater Philadelphia’s tourism and hospitality industry for a forward-looking discussion on the region’s trajectory. The program will include remarks from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and industry leaders on upcoming priorities and initiatives, along with a 2026 tourism forecast with updates on domestic and international travel trends.

  

This event is not open to the public. 

 

 

WHO:                         Speakers include:

·         Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, City of Philadelphia

·         Angela Val, President and CEO, Visit Philadelphia

·         Neil Frauenglass, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Philadelphia

·         Gregg Caren, President and CEO, PHLCVB

·         Maria Grasso, SVP, Convention Division, PHLCVB

·         Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics

 

WHEN:                       Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. 

                                    Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. at the media check-in table.

  

WHERE:                     National Constitution Center

                                    Enter through the main entrance.

 

INTERVIEWS:           

 

Mult box and media riser will be available during the event. Interviews with speakers can be scheduled upon request. Please contact Jaime Martorana at jaime@discoverphl.com or Binh Nguyen at binh@visitphilly.com to request on-site or advance interviews. 

About Visit Philadelphia

 

VISIT PHILADELPHIA® is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy. On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website, visitphilly.com, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages.

 

Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the site an effective trip-planning tool. Visitors can also find loads of inspiration on Visit Philly’s social media channels.

 

Note to Editors: For high-resolution photos and high-definition B-roll of Greater Philadelphia, visit the Photos & Video section of visitphilly.com/mediacenter.

 

About Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB)

 

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) creates positive economic impact across the Philadelphia region, driving job growth and promoting the health and vibrancy of our hospitality industry by marketing the destination, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and attracting overnight visitors. The PHLCVB's work engages our partners, the local Philadelphia community as well as culturally and ethnically diverse regional, national and international convention, sporting event and tourism customers. The PHLCVB is also the official tourism promotion agency for the city of Philadelphia globally and is responsible for growing the number of overseas leisure visitors who come to the region each year. To learn more, visit discoverPHL.com. For high-resolution photo and video, story starters, press trip information and more, visit discoverPHL.com/press-room.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the PHLCVB