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B M & T ••• January/February 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 40 AREA GUIDES P E N N S Y LVA N I A TOP LEVEL HOSPITALITY PROVIDED FOR PLANNERS AND THEIR ATTENDEES MEETING IN THE KEYSTONE STATE B Y R U F U S M C K I N N E Y Rife with history, Pennsylvania can claim an important role in the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. Nearly every city in the state has had some big role in Pennsylvania's past. As the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philad- elphia is the best known of these places. With sites like Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park, Lancaster's Amish Farm & House and the Gettysburg National Military Park, there are plenty of places to explore the state's long and diverse history. • • PHILADELPHIA • • Philadelphia's historic importance is unmatched; as the birthplace of America and the city where freedom was founded, Philadelphia offers attendees an experi- ence they won't find anywhere else. While visitors can still find cobblestone streets and a place to eat pepper pot soup (famous for keeping George Washington and his troops alive during the winter of 1776), they can also take advantage of innovative educational insti- tutions and high-tech meeting facilities. With a state-of-the-art Convention Center in the heart of the city (boasting 679,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 82 meeting rooms), plus world-class shop- ping, nightlife, culture, dining and thou- sands of hotelrooms all within a few blocks, there is nothing missing in this modern metropolis. While in this vibrant city conference attendees must discover Philadelphia's colorful neighborhoods, learn about its rich history of innovation and delve into its spectacular sites and attractions. Pennsylvania Convention Center Photo Credit: Pennsylvania CVB • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Loews Philadelphia Hotel 581 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1,408 DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City 481 Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia 68 Aloft Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 179 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Pennsylvania Convention Center Total Exhibit Space 679,000 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom 55,408 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 82 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Philadelphia CVB – (215) 636-3300 www.discoverphi.com African-American Chamber of Commerce – (215) 751-950