Working With Visit Bucks County
Visit Bucks County (VBC) is an economic development agency and the official tourism promotion agency for the County of Bucks promoting travel to and within Bucks County and is funded by the occupancy tax paid by overnight visitors to Bucks County. VBC works with tourism and hospitality businesses in Bucks County to generate economic impact and hospitality employment growth by driving travel and related business to Bucks County
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
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Tag @VisitBucksPA when posting on social media.
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Add visitor-friendly events to VisitBucksCounty.com/SubmitEvents.
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Send press releases, lodging packages, and special offers to Listings@VisitBucksCounty.com.
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Link out to VisitBucksCounty.com to provide destination information to your visitors.
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Request to be included in content by completing a Content Request Form. The Marketing Team will work with you to identify the best opportunities for content and promotion.
VISITOR SERVICES
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Request the Mobile Visitor Center to attend one of your events.
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Attend an upcoming tradeshow, festival or event with VBC.
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Need assistance with visitor inquiries? Our team provides visitors with dining and attractions recommendations, lodging options, and customized itinerary suggestions. Call 215-639-0300 or email VisitorServices@VisitBucksCounty.com.
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Request free Destination Guides by emailing VisitorServices@VisitBucksCounty.com.
EDUCATION, NETWORKING & EVENTS
Visit Bucks County offers a variety of opportunities to connect with industry professionals, educate your staff, and stay informed. Attend a tourism roundtable or our Annual Event, nominate your team for a Tourism Week Award and network with peers at the reception.
You can also schedule a complimentary Concierge Training for your front-line staff to help them learn more about the county and confidently promote local tourism experiences. To schedule, email IndustryRelations@VisitBucksCounty.com.
SUPPORT
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Let us help connect you with indsutry professionals and County resources.
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Schedule a meeting to discuss your marketing, expansion, exhibit or event idea.
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Access to research and data insights to inform your marketing and business decisions at VisitBucksCounty.com/Research.
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If you need support on tourism or hospitality-related issues, we're here to advocate for you.
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Join us in representing and advancing the tourism indsutry with local and state leaders.
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Support and promote Visit Bucks County Toursim & Hospitality scholarships for students pursuing hospitality careers.
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Come with us to engage with students at panels and career exploration opportunities.
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The Bucks County Tourism Grant Program supports tourism and hospitality projects that drive overnight travel, increase visitation to Bucks County, and generate additional economic impact that supports local jobs. Read about the program, eligibility, timeline and deadlines at VisitBucksCounty.com/Grants.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Visit Bucks County attends tradeshows and events to attract meeting planners, wedding planners, wedding couples, sports organizers, and group tour operators to
plan their events and tours in Bucks County. VBC can support Bucks County businesses looking to attract these markets by:
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Providing connections to lodging properties, venues, and attractions.
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Attending tradeshows to promote Bucks County venues, attractions, and lodging properties.
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Participating in industry business associations and organizations.
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Sharing leads with your sales team.
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Hosting roundtables to facilitate collaboration.
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Assisting visitors attending these events with:
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Destination Guides and information.
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Customized itineraries.
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Directional assistance.
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Welcome bags and promotional items.
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For Weddings, Meetings & Sports contact:
Vanessa Shubert, VanessaS@VisitBucksCounty.com.
For Group Tour & Motorcoach contact:
Shannon Rinker, ShannonR@VisitBucksCounty.com.