The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association (GPHA)
serves the interests of 87 hotels, including all Center City properties,
and over 140 allied members throughout the Delaware Valley. Our
hotel members employ over 14,000 residents and have over 30,000 guestrooms. read
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Meetings Mean Business is a campaign working to protect the millions of American jobs that depend on business travel and events. Meetings Mean Business supports a robust travel industry that employs millions of hardworking Americans in hotels, restaurants and conference centers across the country. To read the facts and/or to take action visit www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com.
TOURISM
Call to Action on State Budget For Tourism GPHA Members Need to Contact State Legislators. Now is the time for the tourism industry to contact all 253 members of the General Assembly and urge them to RE-ESTABLISH TOURISM FUNDING AT THE ORIGINAL 2008-09 FY LEVELS IN THE 2009-10 FY. Last week, a Republican-crafted $27.3 billion alternative to Governor Ed Rendell's $29.0 billion budget proposal passed the Senate. The Governor's budget calls for a 40% reduction in funding for tourism marketing. The Senate version includes greater funding reductions to tourism programs. The Senate's vote is not the end, but... (more)
Allied Member of the Month The Franklin Institute
Established in 1824, The Franklin Institute's mission is to create a passion for learning about science and technology. It is Pennsylvania's most visited museum, and features three floors of interactive exhibitions.
GPHA Members will receive $2.00 off admission to STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION.Learn
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