Convention and Visitors Bureau International Resource Guides

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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB)

Among the many resources offered by GPA member organization, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB), are these essential resource guides for international travelers and business persons arriving in Philadelphia. Guides include maps, historical accounts of Philadelphia, information on neighborhoods, consulates, and currency exchange, and are tailored to meet the needs of particular international communities. For example, the resource guide in English includes the "Top 10 Musts" for visitors from the UK.

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