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Visit Bucks County Restaurant Week is Back for Seconds

by Emily Cummins, Public Relations Manager on April 2, 2019

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (April 2, 2019) – Bucks County’s diverse dining districts have joined forces for the second annual Visit Bucks County Restaurant Week. From Sunday, April 28 th to Saturday, May 4 th , locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to sample the finest cuisine from the County’s top eateries at discounted prices. With more than 65 restaurants, pubs and bistros spanning more than…

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VBC Announces Leadership Transition as President/COO, Jerry Lepping, Plans for Retirement

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on March 25, 2019

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (March 25, 2019) — The Visit Bucks County Board of Directors announced today that Jerry Lepping, President/COO of Visit Bucks County (VBC), will retire from his leadership role. Lepping will continue as President/COO through June 30, with current Vice President, Paul Bencivengo assuming the role of President/COO on July 1. Lepping will then serve as an advisor to the organization…

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Visit Bucks County Hires 4 New Staff

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on February 13, 2019

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (March 19, 2019) – Visit Bucks County (VBC), the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County, is proud to announce the hiring of four new employees: Kate Isbel joins as Digital Communications Manager. Kate has an extensive tourism and hospitality background having held positions at PHLCVB and The Logan Hotel in Philadelphia. During her time at PHLCVB, Kate had an active…

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21 New Reasons to Visit Bucks County, PA in 2019

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on January 16, 2019

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (January 16, 2019) – Bucks County, Pennsylvania is gearing up for an exciting new year. From renovations at historic properties to new museum exhibits and brewery openings, a visit to Bucks County is a must in 2019! To help you plan your trip, Visit Bucks County has rounded up the reasons to start booking your getaway to the area. Now you’ll really want to arrive early to the…

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Visit Bucks County Grants $300,000 to 32 Bucks County Non-Profits

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on December 19, 2018

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (December 19, 2018) – Visit Bucks County (VBC), the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County distributed $300,000 to 32 Bucks County non-profits at the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem on Wednesday. The Visit Bucks County Tourism Grant program was established ten years ago to assist in the development and enhancement of not-for-profit tourism initiatives in…

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Visit Bucks County Launches “Holidays in Bucks County” Campaign to Increase Seasonal Visitation

by Daniel Lopez, Communications Coordinator on November 8, 2018

BUCKS COUNTY, P.A. (November 9, 2018) – Bucks County is a magical place to visit during the holidays and the Tourism Office is taking steps to drive visitation in the wintertime. Beginning November, Visit Bucks County’s (VBC) holiday advertising campaign is appearing on Uber and Lyft vehicles in New York City, billboards and transit ads throughout Northern New Jersey and digitally targeting…

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Annual Meeting 2018: Bringing Local Flavor To The Markets Driving Tourism and Economic Impact

by Daniel Lopez, Communications Coordinator on October 18, 2018

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (October 17, 2018) – Visit Bucks County (VBC), the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County, Pennsylvania held its Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Wednesday, October 17 at Parx East in Bensalem, PA. VBC shared newly developed content, including Ice Cream, Ale and Underground Railroad Trails, footage from an in-market event in New York City, the 2018 edition of the Well…

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Fall Campaign Hits New York, Northern New Jersey and Washington, D.C. Markets

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on September 26, 2018

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (September 26, 2018) – This fall, Visit Bucks County (VBC)’s brand advertising campaign is appearing on televisions and on the side of Uber and Lyft vehicles in New York City, billboards throughout Northern New Jersey and digitally targeting tourists seeking an autumn getaway to the countryside in NYC, Northern NJ and Washington, D.C. The 2018 fall creative campaign showcases…

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Visit Bucks County Hosts Pop-Up Ice Cream Truck Event in NYC to Welcome Fall

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on September 24, 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 20, 2018) – From foliage to festivals, why wouldn’t you want to escape the city for a weekend in the countryside? Visit Bucks County (VBC), the official tourism promotion agency of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, hosted a pop-up ice cream truck event on Thursday, September 20 th in New York City to promote the Bucks County Ice Cream Trail and fall and holiday travel with…

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Visit Bucks County Connects Meeting Planners with Venues at 2018’s ‘Event Venue Show’

by Alexa Johnson, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager on September 21, 2018

On Thursday, September 13 th , Visit Bucks County (VBC) hosted their annual ‘Event Venue Show,’ an exclusive meeting planner focused event at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant inside Peddler’s Village. A total of 35 venues and facilities exhibited 44 properties, showcasing Bucks County’s inviting spaces to approximately 100 meeting planners from around the region. Attendees enjoyed networking and learning…

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