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| GPHA's Wonderful Whirl Thru Philly |
You've all seen the hit network reality program: "The Amazing Race", well NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO LIVE IT, thru a one-of-a-kind interactive experience throughout the City of Brotherly Love; "THE WONDERFUL WHIRL THRU PHILLY"! The WWTP is an excellent opportunity to provide your employees with a fast-paced, in-depth, energizing, fun-filled event, guaranteed to add lasting value to your employees. |
| GPHA Membership Networking |
Join this informal group of GPHA members at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia to learn more about each other's businesses and exchange business cards. |
| GPHA Annual Golf Outing |
Join the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association (GPHA), industry organizatons and suppliers on the greens for a great day of golf and networking. If you are not a golfer we invite you to join us for cocktails and lunch. In addition, we will have our famous silent auction including destination packages with transportation, casino & dinner packages, golf packages and our live auction with great sports memorabilia and many more exciting items. The proceeds from the golf outing fund the Michael M. Boyle Scholarship: a program that awards scholarships to high school students and college students pursuing a hospitality and/or culinary career. Our efforts, along with the generous support of many others such as yourself, have generated nearly $440,000. |
| 2009 GPHA Hospitality Show |
We encourage you and your department to support GPHA's allied members and take this opportunity to learn about the products and services they have to offer. The benefits of the trade show will extend well beyond the day of the event! |
| 2008 GPHA Scholarship & Hospitality
Awards Luncheon |
Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association awarded $44,000 in scholarship money, including two (2) partial scholarships to The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, to high school and college students enrolled in hospitality management and culinary programs at this year's annual luncheon held at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue.
This year’s Heart of Philadelphia Award went to The Philadelphia Phillies who brought excitement and national attention to Philadelphia – not only as the home of the World Series champion but as a enticing tourism and travel destination.
Also honored were folks who go above and beyond daily business to visitors and the community with the Nice Touch Award. |
| 2008 GPHA Hotel Olympics 2008 Champions: Four Seasons Hotel Toilet Bocce Ball Blindfolded Bed-Making Contest Fajita Flip Cart Stocking Relay Martini Dash
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The Hotel Olympics is a fun filled
day of good-natured competition including staff and General Managers
from hotels all over the region as they compete for “The Cup” and
celebrate the hard work they do year round. Contests include Blindfolded
Bed Making, the Martini Dash, the Cart Stock Relay, the Toilet
Paper Toss and much more.
We Came, We Saw, We Built Philly Feud Trivia Contest Wing Bowl Toilet Paper Toss |
Stars of the Industry Awards Program |
The Stars of the hospitality industry lit up the room (or...were out in full force) at the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association's 10th Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Program held at the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia. Lori Wilson, General Assignment Reporter for NBC 10 was the evenings emcee. She was fantastic and enjoyed talking with the nominees as each crossed the stage to accept his or her certificate of award. View photo slideshow >> |
| 2008 GPHA Softball Championship |
1st Place – Towne Park 2nd Place – Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 3rd Place – Philadelphia Airport Marriott/Marriott West Thanks for a great season! |
| GPHA Alex's Lemonade Stand Days |
Second-graders participate in Alex's Lemonade Stand View slideshow CBS Phone Bank View Slideshow GPHA Member Hotels participate in Alex's Lemonade Stand Days View Slideshow |
Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association 2008 Annual Scholarship Golf Outing |
