We're Ready for You in Greater Reading, PA!

Tucked away, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s (located about 60 miles northeast of Philadelphia) northeast corridor, Greater Reading is fast becoming the place for mid-tier meetings and conventions. Each year, over 9 million visitors flock to Reading, making the city a hot family vacation destination. And no wonder…there’s so much to see and do! From the coolest jazz to the hottest shopping, to the culinary adventures that await you at Reading’s 500 restaurants, to the antiquing and heritage festivals, there’s never a dull moment!

Accommodations to cover any size event!

With over 2,500 hotel and motel rooms and 90 bed-and-breakfast rooms, Reading is the perfect gathering place for business. And with meeting and convention costs well below the national average, the Greater Reading area is also a cost-effective venue that fits into virtually every corporate budget, whether it’s an intimate gathering or a major event at the Sovereign Center. The City is also less than an hour’s drive from the area’s major airports.

Making it Easy for you…
    Whether you are planning a business meeting, banquet or another corporate event, the Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau will work with you throughout every step of the planning process. At no cost, they offer:

  • RFP Distribution – Your group needs will be supplied to area conventions facilities, hotels, attractions, etc. In turn, the properties will submit bids directly to you.

  • Site Visits – We will be happy to arrange site inspections of the properties and attractions you are considering for your upcoming event.

  • Media Contacts – Public Relations assistance is available for securing local publicity for your event.
  • Liaison with Public Officials – The bureau will contact public officials or other government and civic organizations to assist you in planning your activities.

  • City Services – Assistance with traffic control, parade permits, temporary licenses, the use of public property or facilities, etc.

  • Promotional Collateral – Complimentary promotional and attendance building materials are available to help showcase the Greater Reading area.

  • Vendor/Supplier Referrals – We will direct you to member vendors who provide essential services and products for your event.

  • Visual Aid – Photo CDs/logo CDs are available.
The Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to help you with your next event! Simply select an option below.

The Inn at Reading www.innatreading.com
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center www.ramadareading.com
Reading Eagle Theater at the Sovereign Center www.sovereigncenter.com
Sheraton Reading Hotel www.sheratonreadingpa.com
Sovereign Center www.sovereigncenter.com
Sovereign Performing Arts Center www.sovereigncenter.com
Wyndham Reading Hotel www.wyndhamreadinghotel.com
Kutztown University www.kutztown.edu


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Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau
352 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19602

Tonya Petrunak, ext. 218 - Director of Meetings and Conventions
800-443-6610