Serving the needs of Philadelphia properties and members through advocacy and communication on education, technology, and other industry issues. GPHA serves as the principal advocate of the hotel industry in the Philadelphia region, furthering its interests through civic representation, education efforts, community partnerships, and increased marketing presence.
GPHA also takes a position on legislation that directly or indirectly affects our members. Our recent lobbying efforts have saved our members millions of dollars in reduced taxes, permit fees, and improved guests experience. GPHA serves as the voice of the hotel industry throughout the Delaware Valley to the news media and Commonwealth and local elected officials.
Our hotel tax funds the Pennsylvania Convention Center, PHLCVB, and Visit Philadelphia which gives us representation on their Boards of Directors. We also serve on several other boards including Independence Visitors Center, Philadelphia Works, Philadelphia Sports Congress, Multicultural Affairs Congress, and Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau.
GPHA also takes a position on legislation that directly or indirectly affects our members. Our recent lobbying efforts have saved our members millions of dollars in reduced taxes, permit fees, and improved guests experience. GPHA serves as the voice of the hotel industry throughout the Delaware Valley to the news media and Commonwealth and local elected officials.
Our hotel tax funds the Pennsylvania Convention Center, PHLCVB, and Visit Philadelphia which gives us representation on their Boards of Directors. We also serve on several other boards including Independence Visitors Center, Philadelphia Works, Philadelphia Sports Congress, Multicultural Affairs Congress, and Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association (GPHA) is a trade association representing more than 90 hotels throughout the Philadelphia 5-county area.
In addition to our hotel members, we also have over 150 Allied Members, a diverse group of companies and related industry partners who do business with hotels.
Our hotel members employ over 14,000 residents and have over 30,000 guestrooms.
GPHA's mission is to foster increased profitability in member hotels through increased room nights, higher average daily rate, and higher revenue per available room (RevPar).
In addition to our hotel members, we also have over 150 Allied Members, a diverse group of companies and related industry partners who do business with hotels.
Our hotel members employ over 14,000 residents and have over 30,000 guestrooms.
GPHA's mission is to foster increased profitability in member hotels through increased room nights, higher average daily rate, and higher revenue per available room (RevPar).
Join us for GPHA's November Member Event, a fun "Day at the Races" networking, betting, and relaxing in a friendly atmosphere of the new Beer Garden on The Patio at the Grandstand at Harrah's Casino and Racetrack.
Will your horse win?
Get out and golf!
GPHA annually hosts a golf outing raising funds for our Michael M. Boyle Scholarship Fund benefiting high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in hospitality and culinary.
Vendor Speed Networking works a lot like 'Speed Dating' without the 'Dating'.
Will your horse win?
Get out and golf!
GPHA annually hosts a golf outing raising funds for our Michael M. Boyle Scholarship Fund benefiting high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in hospitality and culinary.
Vendor Speed Networking works a lot like 'Speed Dating' without the 'Dating'.
GPHA is dedicated to mentoring future hotel employees and providing continuing education and development for current hospitality industry employees.
GPHA also assists industry employees with professional certifications, training and business development seminars, and provides scholarships and resource materials to schools, teaching centers and individuals to ensure a successful career path in the hospitality industry.
GPHA members receive discounts on ServSafe classes and access to members-only events.
GPHA also assists industry employees with professional certifications, training and business development seminars, and provides scholarships and resource materials to schools, teaching centers and individuals to ensure a successful career path in the hospitality industry.
GPHA members receive discounts on ServSafe classes and access to members-only events.
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