Monday, November 19, 2012
There will be 25 trees decorated by local businesses.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Santa Claus is set to arrive at the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem on Tuesday, Nov. 20. But he won’t be riding in his sleigh. He’ll be riding on a fire engine. The big man will be kicking off this year’s Holiday TreeFest hosted by Visit Bucks County, the county’s official tourism agency. Twenty-five uniquely themed trees will be on display as the main gallery of the Visitor Center is transformed into a wintry wonderland. Each tree is decorated by a local business or organization. Sundays with Santa (Dec. 2, 9, 16), musical talent, and a special day dedicated to Pet Photos with Santa (Dec. 16) are a few of the highlights in the packed schedule of events. The kickoff event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Santa will arrive on a fire …
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Bucks County Visitors Center
3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Agency promotes travel to Bucks County with social gaming promotion, advertising in New York/Northern New Jersey and new destination guide.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Visit Bucks County issued the following release regarding the launch of its 2012 marketing campaign: Visit Bucks County, the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County kicked off the 2012 peak tourism season with its popular social game and marketing campaign focused on increasing visitation from Northern New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. Award-winning UNFORGETAWAYS social gaming campaign is back for 2012 After a successful 2011 social gaming promotion, Visit Bucks County’s award-winning contest is back for the summer of 2012. The UNFORGETAWAYS campaign, recently honored by Travel + Leisure in the first-ever ‘Social Media in Travel + Tourism’ awards (http://www.travelandleisure.com/smittys) encourages locals and visitors to …
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Bucks County Visitors Center
3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Visit Bucks County was honored by Travel + Leisure magazine for its social media scavenger hunt. The agency will be featured in the magazine's July issue on newsstands Friday.
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- Joe Hart
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Visit Bucks County, the county’s official tourism promotion agency, is doing social media the right way, according to a prominent travel magazine. The agency was honored by Travel + Leisure in New York City in its first-ever Social Media in Travel + Tourism Awards (SMITTYS). According to a Travel + Leisure press release, “Visit Bucks County came out on top as the U.S. tourism board with the best single social-media promotion for its social media scavenger hunt.” "Pinterest, Twitter, Foursquare, Facebook, Instagram, and a myriad of other social media sites have become powerful tools for sharing and recording our travels," said Nancy Novogrod, editor in chief of Travel + Leisure. “The winners of the first-ever SMITTYS are companies that are …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Visit Bucks County celebrates National Tourism Day.
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- Joe Hart
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Visit Bucks County, the county’s official tourism promotion agency, celebrated National Tourism Day on May 8 by giving away awards and money. Tourism officials and business partners met at the Bucks County Visitor Center on Street Road near Parx Casino in Bensalem. The event was one of 75 similar ones nationwide celebrating the industry for Tourism Day. Visit Bucks Executive Director Jerry Lepping noted that “tourism in Bucks County supports 11,000 jobs and generates $814 million in the local economy.” In honor of National Tourism Day, Lepping spoke of the group’s participation in a national tourism effort and its specific marketing campaign in New York and North Jersey promoting tourism in Bucks County. Celebrating the special occasion, …
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Bucks County Visitors Center
3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Big event at Parx racetrack makes the list.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Visit Bucks County, the county’s tourism office, has created a list of 12 reasons for tourists to visit Bucks County in 2012. Making the list were various art exhibits, anniversaries and openings as well as the multi-million dollar Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racetrack, which was recently upgraded to a Grade I race. Here’s the list: Discover 12 reasons why Bucks County is a top travel destination this year: 1. Uffizi Comes to Bucks County The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown will be the only Northeast venue to exhibit master paintings and tapestries from the famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi will be on view April 21 through August 11. 2. Michener Museum Opens New Event Space …
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Parx Casino and Racing
2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Visit Bucks County provides a traveler’s guide to a spine-chilling visit.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Bucks County’s rich historical past has left behind some chilling haunted tales at its various historic attractions and lodging venues. Could it be that many of the inn’s house guests never checked out? Ghostly tales are what make these unique destinations suitable for only the bravest. Visit Bucks County, the county's official tourism agency, encourages travelers to experience a hair-raising slumber or visit one of the county’s most haunted locations… if you dare. To learn more about these haunted locations, check out www.VisitBucksCounty.com.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What’s your favorite on the list?
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Just because its summer, doesn’t mean the kids have to stop learning. Check out Bucks County’s parks and attractions full of non-stop fun for kids that will have them bragging when school is back in session. In a release, Visit Bucks County, the county’s official tourism agency, conveniently gathered fun family activities to keep their young minds stimulated and some to earn you the “coolest parents around” award. Here's the top ten: For a complete list of ways of family-fun activities this summer, check out www.VisitBucksCounty.com/FamilyFun
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Bucks County Visitors Center
3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Sunday, June 5, 2011
Visit Bucks County names grant recipients.
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Sunday, June 5, 2011
Visit Bucks County, the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County, is pleased to announce the Spring 2011 Tourism Grant program recipients. The Visit Bucks County Tourism Grant was instituted in 2008 by the VBC Board of Directors to assist in the development and enhancement of not-for-profit tourism product in Bucks County. It is supported from a portion earned from the Bucks County lodging tax. Recipients are as follows: After previous successful rounds that have contributed $798,000 in tourism funds, Visit Bucks County is accepting applications for the next round with a deadline of April1st. Eligible recipients are limited to non-profits or other entities located in Bucks County that are marketing partners of VBC. All deadlines …
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Bucks County Visitors Center
3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Tom Sofield
10:11 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Congrats to the Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum! It's a cool place to check out! more ›