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VFTCB Launches the Montco History Passport, New Comic Book

Montgomery County, PA - The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has launched the Montco History Passport, a free, gamified program that highlights Montco’s rich history and historical locations. With 17 participating venues, the Montco History Pass leads visitors on a journey through historical homes, parks, and museums throughout the county.

“Montgomery County’s historical sites are the type of treasures that deserve to be shared,” said Justine Garbarino, VFTCB’s Associate Vice President of Marketing. “This pass is the perfect way for visitors and locals to explore them for the first time or get reacquainted and discover something new.” www.valleyforge.org

VFTCB is partnering with Bandwango, a technology company in the travel space, to load into the mobile Montco History Pass offerings of local businesses. To activate and redeem, users can sign up for their Passport at www.montcohistorypass.org; a link is then sent to their mobile phone, which opens the passport and directs them to visit participating locations and virtually check in to start redeeming prizes.

Additionally, the VFTCB has released its fifth issue of Patriot Tales, a comic book series highlighting the history of Valley Forge National Historical Park and other historical locations in Montco, with a fictional story of children traveling back in time to meet George Washington and embarking on an exciting adventure to discover the area’s rich history.

All New Carriage House

Blue Bell, PA - Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center has reopened their all-new Carriage House building two-and-a-half years after a devastating fire causing substantial damage to the original structure. The $5-million rebuilt contemporary Carriage House has been reconstructed from the ground up and features 21 hotel suites, an expansion providing 12 additional guest rooms bringing the overall property capacity to 153 rooms. New upgrades included private patios, fireplaces, and lounging areas in select suites and exterior grounds featuring a terrace and firepit area.

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MORE ARE LIKELY TO STAY IN HOTELS, VACATION THIS SUMMER

Washington, DC – This summer, most travelers are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacations, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conducted by Morning Consult.

“That is great news for the lodging industry and its employees,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “It’s also encouraging to hear most business travelers report that their employers have either returned to the pre-pandemic normal or increased amounts of business travel.”