PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia’s central location along the Northeast Corridor makes it extremely easy to access. Once you are here, getting around is easy, too. Philadelphia is consistently ranked as one of the most walkable cities in the nation with restaurants, museums and hotels within minutes of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Home to iconic, unmatched historical attractions, an award-winning dining scene, world-renowned arts and cultural institutions, and distinct neighborhoods, Philadelphia has a genuine energy and spirit that can be incorporated into your next event.

Taxes

• How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? 15.5%
• How much is the F&B tax? 8% F&B and 10% on Alcoholic Beverages
• How much is the average F&B gratuity? 20%

Airport

• How many miles from the airport to downtown? 8
• Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available? Train
• How much does the public transportation cost? Train, $8 each way
• What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown? $28.50
• How many daily flights out of airport?
  • In March 2021, PHL has a daily average of 441 arriving and departing flights combined.
  • In April 2021, PHL has a daily average of 517 arriving and departing flights combined.
• Is the airport a hub for any carrier? American Airlines
• What are the major carriers serving airport?
  Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines (hub), British Airways, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Qatar, Southwest, Spirit, United

Hotels

• How many headquarter hotel properties? 5
  Marriott Downtown, Loews, Notary and Sheraton
  
• How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property? 1,100

Convention Center

• How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center? 679,000 square feet
• How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 528,000 square feet (78%)
• How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 240,542 square feet
• How many meeting rooms does the convention center have? 82
• How big is the largest meeting room? 135,000 square feet (Hall A)
• How many ballrooms does the convention center have? 2
• How big is the largest ballroom? 55,408 square feet (Terrace Ballroom)
• When was the last renovation or expansion?
  Spring 2011. There are ongoing renovations and capital projects.
• When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled?
  Ongoing projects are underway, with additional renovations planned through 2022.
• Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center?
  Free in all public areas of the PCC (not meeting rooms and exhibit halls)
• Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider? Yes
• Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider? Yes, but customers can bring their own if desired
• Is there an exclusive in-house decorator? No
• Is there an exclusive in house caterer? Yes, Aramark
• Is the convention center a union property? Yes
• If union property, can you provide estimated pricing list?
  Please contact us at the PHLCVB directly for pricing
• Here are a list of labor unions with whom planners will be required to work at the convention center:
  Laborers’ International Local 332 / Stagehands Local 8 / IBEW Local 98 / Iron Workers Local 405

Off Site Venues

• Can you list 3-5 local attractions and there whereabouts?
  • Independence National Historical Park (includes the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall): Center City Historic District, about . mile from the Convention Center
  • Reading Terminal Market: Center City, adjacent to the Convention Center
  • City Hall: Center City, adjacent to the Convention Center
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (plus the Rocky statue and steps): Center City, 1.5 miles from the Convention Center
  • The Barnes Foundation: Center City, 1 mile from the Convention Center
  • Eastern State Penitentiary: Center City, 1.3 miles from the Convention Center

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