Meeting News - November 19, 2007 - (Page 21) CVBs city’s recovery process, the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau issued a “State of the City Report” in October, available at www.neworleanscvb.com. The report has information on ongoing local festivals and activities, as well as meetings, conventions, and sporting events committed to the city. Convention and hospitality infrastructure developments, updates on emergency plans, health and safety reports, updated information on medical facilities, and stats on current security measures and police staffing are offered. “At this point, most of the updates regard hospitality and tourism development,” said a CVB spokesperson. “But we continue to provide population stats, security [information], and long-range health and safety plans for meeting planners.” Forty Philly Forays Philadelphia CVB rolls out 40 new experiential tours for groups esigned for convention and meeting groups, 40 new tours conceived by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau are on the menu of possible entertainment activities for planners. Tours take visitors behind the scenes at some of the region’s most popular attractions and events to paint a mural in the city, tour Independence Hall after hours, or tap into their internal sculptor, actor, baker, or paleontologist—just to name a few options. “Visitors are looking for much more in-depth, engaging, and immersive experiences when they travel,” said Jack Ferguson, executive vice president of the PCVB. “Planners can really tailor a tour to the specific professions of their attendees.” A sample of participating organizations includes: The Academy of Natural Sciences G Mural Arts Program G Adventure Aquarium G National Constitution Center G Citizens Bank Ballpark G D Philadelphia Antiques Show G Eastern State Penitentiary G Greater Philadelphia Film Office G Herr’s Snack Factory G QVC Studio Park G I Glide Tours G Longwood Gardens G Termini Brothers Bakery Groups considering a program in Philly can visit www.philadelphiatravel.travel to find out about all the experiential tours and participating partners. H www.meetingnews.com November 19, 2007 MeetingNews 21 Photo: Anne C. Kristensen/PWCVB http://www.neworleanscvb.com http://www.philadelphiatravel.travel http://www.pwcvb.com http://www.pwcvb.com http://www.meetingnews.com
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