Q: What areas of growth (in Lancaster, the Hotel, the Convention Center) have you seen recently?


Lancaster is truly a burgeoning arts, culinary and dining destination. With over 8.3 million visitors in 2018, Lancaster City is undergoing a tourism resurgence, transitioning from once- Amish country to a bustling, dynamic city with over 200 shops, 90+ dining options (as well as the nation’s oldest public farmers market, Central Market), a robust art community and award-winning performing arts venues such as the Fulton Theatre and the Ware Center - all lo- cated within Lancaster Marriott’s backyard. For meeting planners and attendees alike, Lan- caster City and the Lancaster County Conven- tion Center provide a big-city experience of incredible quality at great value.


Q: Why choose Lancaster for an annual meeting, convention or trade show?


Lancaster is a place where heritage and modern come together. The community has a rich tradition of amazing gathering places and that has never been more evident than today. We offer his- torically significant architecture, sophisticated boutiques, gal- leries, and restaurants lining the streets of our city. A walkable urbanity. The addition of Lancaster Marriott’s East Tower adds 110 additional guest rooms to the property, allowing for larger groups to stay on-site while meeting at the adjacent Lancaster County Convention Center.


Q: Which market segments are best suited to bring their annual conferences/conventions to the area with the recent expansion?


The Lancaster County Convention Center is a great fit for every- one. We have multiple event spaces where we can host groups as small as five people, to groups as large as 5,000 attendees.


A new rooftop bar, The Exchange, and a modern


American dining concept, Plough, will make their debut


in the heart of downtown Lancaster. The Exchange will


offer a vibrant social experience and panoramic views of Lancaster City 12 stories above ground atop historic


Penn Square. This new venue will serve as a year-round gathering place for locals and


visitors. With proximity to the Lancaster County Convention


Center, The Exchange is expected to open in July 2019, while


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