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November • December 2012 ON THE COVER:
The Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia, PA
Photo Credit: Todd Trice
PAGE 40 Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is an exciting new addition to the Center City hotel landscape.
FEATURES 8
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PAGE 40 Chef Jose Garces’ Amada restaurant in Philadelphia, one of 15 offerings by the Garces Group in five cities.
Small Meeting Adventures Exploring destinations that cater to smaller group meetings
Historic Sites for Meetings and Events Properties and locales steeped in or dedication to history
Maximizing Exposure at Trade Shows Making sure that each and every trade show experience is successful
Staying Ahead of Inclement Weather Preparing and planning to minimize the impact of Mother Nature
Tour of the Door A one-of-a-kind Wisconsin getaway
Revitalizing the Passion for Service Ways to ensure top notch customer service at all levels
EVENTS EXTRAS Audi FEASTIVAL
Preserving History in the First State Location Reports
Philadelphia, PA; Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, PA
PAMPI Education Program Whose Table is it Anyway
UpClose: Jack Ferguson, Philadelphia CVB UpClose: Ken Kelk, Choice Party Linens Calendar of Events EventMakers
An Evening for Kids’ Sake
Pocono Mountains Goes to NYC Chester County Ribbon Cutting Event
PAGE 65 DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia- Valley Forge hotel in King of Prussia, PA is a popular destination for meeting and event groups.
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Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Opening Celebration 96 Visit Bucks County’s Impact of Tourism Event Advertiser Index
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EVENTS MID-ATLANTIC
Philadelphia & Its Countryside
Historic & Small Meetings Destinations
Getting The Most Out Of Trade Shows
Eric Davies, Howard Wurzak and
Jake Wurzak of Wurzak Hotel Group and the newly opened Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel, King of Prussia, PA
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