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Several mascots, including the Phillie Phanatic, attended VFTCB’s annual luncheon at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA photo courtesy: Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board


A record crowd of more than 650 people attended the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s (VFTCB) sports-themed Annual Luncheon at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks on October 25th. A tailgate party started with food trucks, DeeJay Shelly and university and professional mascots, and then led into a seated luncheon to hear how tourism spending grew 5 percent in 2018 to more than $1.65 billion in the county. Adam Sacks, founder and president of Tourism Economics, talked about how national and global tourism trends impact MontCo. The lineup of speakers also included the Montgomery County Commissioners and Valley Forge National Historical Park superintendent, Steve Sims.


Keynote speaker, Jill Bodensteiner, St. Joseph University’s first female athletic director, spoke about her 20-year career at the University of Notre Dame, and about her personal experience in overcoming social anxiety to speak publicly.


The VFTCB Sales Team debuted a new weddings video, discussed the success of sports during the summer and fall, and announced the ability to book more youth tournaments with the addition of Sport Court at the Expo Center and noted that the site will host the Hasbro NERF Challenge in 2020.


In addition, the VFTCB Marketing Team launched its Winter Hotel Package, new arts and golf videos, as well as a feature video segment on MontCo’s accessibility for those with disabilities.


Mid-Atlantic­EvENts Magazine 61


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