The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Philadelphia’s tourism and hospitality community honored longtime PHLCVB board chair Nick DeBenedictis as he stepped down from the leadership position after 18 years.
Nick was presented resolutions from Philadelphia City Council and PHLCVB board of directors in addition to a tribute, the highest honor for an individual, from Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney for his commitment to the city’s tourism and hospitality industry. The PHLCVB board room was also renamed in Nick’s honor to recognize his unwavering service to the organization.
Nick was a key figure in working with the PHLCVB to attract key national and international events to Philadelphia, including the 2015 World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit, 2016 Democratic National Convention, 2017 NFL Draft, 2026 MLB All-Star Game and FIFA World Cup 2026. He will continue to remain on the board of directors as an active member.
