VBC Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week by Recognizing Individuals in the Hospitality Industry

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (May 3, 2022) – Visit Bucks County (VBC) recognized five individuals and organizations at the National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) award celebration at Crossing Vineyards and Winery on Tuesday, May 3. Honorees were nominated by their peers in the local hospitality industry. Each year, the U.S. Travel Association recognizes National Travel & Tourism Week. This year’s theme is…

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Visit Bucks County Names Paul Bencivengo President/COO

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (June 26, 2019) –The Visit Bucks County Board of Directors announced Paul Bencivengo will lead Visit Bucks County (VBC) as President and Chief Operating Officer beginning on July 1, 2019. “With two decades of experience working in the region’s travel and hospitality industry and a passion for marketing and economic development, Paul was a unanimous selection to be the…

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VBC Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week, Recognizes Hospitality Staff and Distributes Grants

( County Commissioner Robert G. Loughery) BUCKS COUNTY, PA (May 7, 2019) – As part of Visit Bucks County (VBC’s) week-long celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week, the tourism office hosted a breakfast with the Bucks County Commissioners and many tourism industry partners at Rose Bank Winery on Tuesday. VBC President & COO Jerry Lepping opened the program by sharing key tourism statistics…

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

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

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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Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week 2018, Tourism Week Award and Spring Tourism Grant Winners

Visit Bucks County Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week, Recognizes Hospitality Staff and Distributes More than $200,000 to Local Non-profits (County Commissioner Robert G. Loughery speaks at VBC's National Travel & Tourism Week breakfast) BUCKS COUNTY, PA (May 8, 2018) – As part of Visit Bucks County (VBC’s) weeklong celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week, the tourism office hosted…

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County Commissioners Proclaim May 7 – 13 National Travel & Tourism Week in Bucks County

(Left to right: Robert G. Loughery, VBC President/COO Jerry Lepping, VBC Vice President Paul Bencivengo, VBC Industry Relations Director Lisa Paglaiccetti, Charles H. Martin, and Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia) BUCKS COUNTY, PA (May 4, 2017) – On Wednesday, May 3, Bucks County Commissioners Robert G. Loughery, Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, and Charles H. Martin proclaimed May 7-13 National Travel & Tourism…

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What's New in Bucks County, PA in 2017

BUCKS COUNTY, PA (January 9, 2017) – Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the bucolic countryside backyard of the City of Brotherly Love, is gearing up for an exciting new year. From monumental anniversaries to historic developments, a visit to Bucks County, PA is a must for 2017! Here’s what’s new in Bucks County for the year ahead. Washington Crossing Historic Park Celebrates its Centennial Anniversary…

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