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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.
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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
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