Destination: Greater Pittsburgh

23/05/2024

Here we go!

The pick is in! 🏈🖤💛

Partnered with the Pittsburgh Steelers, we have officially been selected to host the NFL Draft in 2026!


More information coming soon ➡️ https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/nfl-draft-pittsburgh/ 👀

09/05/2024

Wonderful meeting today at Bold Escape Rooms in the Strip District. They have a great new event space, 3 escape rooms and are in a prime location. Perfect group outing. Check them out today!

26/04/2024

Get out your library card and get reading AND visiting this summer!

FREE ADMISSION: If you have an Allegheny County library card, you’ll be able to get in to over a dozen Pittsburgh attractions for free this summer.

22/04/2024

Check out DGP's most recent newsletter for upcoming events, sample itineraries, news and more.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

12/04/2024

The second annual Vanka Block Party promises an even bigger celebration of community, creativity, and connection, with a diverse array of interactive activities curated by Vanka Educators, community partners and collaborators.⁠ ⁠ We welcome you to explore St. Nicholas Sanctuary and ask our engaging docents questions about Vanka's mesmerizing masterpiece while surrounded by the music.
Sunday April 28th 12:00-4:00 Registration open now! All ages! FREE EVENT! Rain or Shine! ⁠
https://vankamurals.org/get-involved/vanka-block-party/

10/04/2024

Great article on our friends at Fullington. Keep up the great work, we appreciate you.

“Fullington wants to do everything possible to get people from doorstep to doorstep,” said Chris Springer, director of human resources and general manager of the Fullington Auto Bus Company, Fullington Trailways. There are currently 10 routes in the state of Pennsylvania, seven of which are Full...

04/04/2024

Daycation…and it is so close. 🚎

In the TribLive's own words: "Have a trolley good time taking a Daycation Destination trip into the transportation past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington, Pa."

Read about the experiences of visitors and volunteers in this great article (which also spotlights our fantastic neighbors, the Countryside Deli)! https://triblive.com/local/regional/daycation-pennsylvania-trolley-museum-offers-glimpse-into-transportation-past/

04/04/2024

Yes 🙌

27/03/2024

What a wonderful afternoon we had at the Visit Pittsburgh annual meeting celebrating our tourism triumphs and looking to an even brighter future.

Stage AE was a fabulous host location.

Thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro, County Executive Sara Innamorato, Mayor Ed Gainey, Jeremie Feinblatt of Resonance Consultancy, Valerie Beichner of Venture Outdoors, Jason Brown of Carnegie Science Center, Matt Galluzzo of Riverlife and of course Jerad Bachar and the entire Visit Pittsburgh team for sharing and fostering our tourism enthusiasm.

27/03/2024

Sign me up! Enjoying the beautiful city and no cooking 😃🐰

Easter Dinner Cruise
March 31, 2024
Sailing 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Full Dinner Buffet & Cash Bar
DJ, Captain narration and of course photo ops!

Reservations available!
Book online: Easter Dinner Cruise - Pittsburgh, PA | Gateway Clipper
Or call 412-355-7980

27/03/2024

Discover the beauty of Spring in Pittsburgh!

27/03/2024

Ready, Set, Go! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️ Opens tomorrow. Grand Opening Celebration April 5-7 with prizes, special appearances and more.

26/03/2024

DGP members are representing at the Pennsylvania Bus Association Marketplace. Stop at booth 328 Pittsburgh Cultural District, booth 330 Best Western Plus Cranberry-Pittsburgh North and booth 329 Visit Mercer County PA to say hello.

16/03/2024

Sing! Sing! Sing! 🎤

🎤 Get ready to be blown away by the incredible talent at the Sing Sing Sing! Treat Yourself Singer Showcase benefiting 🌟 Join us for an afternoon of empowerment, and support for these amazing causes. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! ⭐️🎶

14/03/2024

DGP members agree, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the place to be!
We had an amazing membership meeting there today. The Spring Flower show starts this Saturday and runs through April 14th - plan your visit today.

13/03/2024

Hop on over to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and ride the Trolley with the Easter Bunny! We think that's an Eggcellent idea!

05/03/2024

Looks perfect for dancing 💃

Come checkout the newly renovated Grand Station Ball Room, here in Station Square!

02/03/2024

Our Area Director of Sales, David Stephens, is in South Bend, Indiana at the Century Center 2024 Heartland Travel Showcase this weekend. The Hampton Inn Greensburg, Hampton Inn Johnstown, and Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland are proud to partner with the Westmoreland Cultural Trust and Destination: Greater Pittsburgh to promote tourism across Western Pennsylvania. Our award-winning service and close proximity to cultural sites such as the The Palace Theatre and Westmoreland Museum Of Art makes the Hampton Inn Greensburg an obvious choice when choosing lodging for groups large and small. If you are at the showcase stop by booth 314 and say hello!

02/03/2024

DGP members Rivers of Steel Heritage Tours are meeting tour operators at Heartland Travel Showcase. Stop by and see how Jaimie and team can help you plan an amazing trip to Western PA.

02/03/2024

Good morning Heartland Travel Showcase! Stop by the DGP booth and meet Char who is representing our members at the Showcase.
Char works for the Pittsburgh CLO part of the Pittsburgh Cultural District and is eager to share what Western PA has to offer you.
See you soon!

02/03/2024

Pittsburgh local tour guides have a great time! Check out some of these amazing companies for your next adventure.

Tourism entrepreneurs. Love these amazing women and the great things they’re doing in Pittsburgh. Always support local. If you haven’t yet, check out Walk the Burgh Tours, Bike the Burgh Tours, Molly's Trolleys Pittsburgh, DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler.

02/03/2024

Heartland Travel Showcase in South Bend, Indiana is off to an exciting start.
DGP and members enjoyed breaking the ice at the 4 minute meet.
Next stop - the inspiring South Bend Museum of Art.
On to the opening night party at the Studebaker National Museum followed by a tour of The Oliver Mansion.
Don't you just love a tour and travel conference!

26/02/2024

A heartfelt congratulations to the Senator John Heinz History Museum for being voted #1 History Museum in the Country by USA TODAY. What an amazing honor it is to have this gem right here in our Neighborhood.

I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you. I hope that you’re as proud as I am. Proud of you, I’m proud of you. I hope that you are proud and that…

20/02/2024

Did someone say Pie?

10/02/2024

The Bradford House Museum and Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center hosted our February DGP members meeting. A great meeting, time to network, and a tour. One of our favorite spots are the Gardens and Mural on the back side of the house. Created by artist Diane Adams of Rural Arts Collaborative the murals depict the National Road and a timeline of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Make a trip to Visit Washington County PA to explore more.

06/02/2024

Thanks to Gaetano's Banquet Center & Catering for hosting the DGP Member Meeting!

Offering 3 private rooms on site, plenty of bus parking and easy access to the city and major highway. As well as off site catering.
Perfect for your next event/group.

31/01/2024

Calling all volunteers! We have a can't miss opportunity!

29/01/2024

Congratulations to DGP member Melissa Sapienza-Garrett, Operations Manager of both The ScareHouse and 2420 Penn Avenue, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the PSMA. They are lucky to have you!

We're excited to announce our 2024 Board of Directors!

Jennifer Kelly, President
Julia Germeyer, President-Elect
Megan McLachlan, Secretary
Vicki Landa, Treasurer
Brian Knavish, Sponsorship Chair
Nikki Papadoplos Kuder and Marsha Posset, Membership Co-Chairs
Mary Lou Harrison, Communications Chair
Rachel Gawlas, Programming Chair
Katie Oswald Clark, Melissa Sapienza-Garrett, Shelby Glentzer, and Cathy Anderson, Members at Large

We're looking forward to another great year coming off our 20th anniversary! Join or renew your membership today: https://lnkd.in/eZHpzjKb

28/01/2024

Breathtaking 💍

25/01/2024

Enjoy a quick virtual tour of the Senator John Heinz History Center with PA Bucket list.