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Valley Forge Tourism reports $2.4 billion 2024 economic impact for Montgomery County; previews busy 2025 sports and PGA Truist schedule
Summary
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Bureau told commissioners it recorded a $2.4 billion economic impact in 2024, 1.7 billion in visitor spending and expects a record May 2025 driven by major sports events and the PGA Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Representatives of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Bureau (VFTCB) presented county commissioners with a 2024 performance update on March 6 and outlined a marketing and event plan aimed at capturing global attention through 2026 celebrations.
VFTCB said 2024 produced a $2.4 billion total tourism economic impact in Montgomery County, led by $1.7 billion in visitor spending, roughly 40,000 jobs tied to hospitality and $286 million in hotel revenue. The bureau reported nearly 9,500 hotel rooms in…
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