Annual Luncheon Awards Philadelphia's Leaders in Multicultural Hospitality
Recognizing Outstanding Individuals That Exemplify Dedication In Supporting A Diverse Philadelphia
WHO:Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell (Award Recipient)
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
Cheryl McClenney-Brooker, Philadelphia Museum of Art (Award Recipient)
John J. Kroll, Keating Hospitality (Award Recipient)
Varsovia Fernandez, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Award Recipient)
Willie F. Johnson, PRWT Services, Inc. (Award Recipient)
William Wilson, MAC Chairman
WHAT:
The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB), celebrates its 15th Annual Recognition Luncheon entitled, “Celebrating Philadelphia’s Tapestry of Leaders”, by honoring industry and community leaders for their accomplishments in support of MAC’s mission. This sold-out, annual luncheon is the largest and only gathering of diverse hospitality professionals in the city that are dedicated to increasing Philadelphia's recognition as a top multicultural tourism and convention city.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Registration: 11:15am, Program & Lunch: Noon-1:30pm
WHERE:
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Regency Ballroom, 1200 Market Street, 3rd Floor
DETAILS:
“This year’s theme, “Celebrating Philadelphia’s Tapestry of Leaders”, showcases our strength as a multicultural destination, furthering our efforts to increase the City’s ability to attract and retain multicultural meetings and conventions,” states Tanya E. Hall, executive director of the MAC.“It is with great enthusiasm that our 15th Annual Recognition Luncheon coincides with our 2009 banner year of hosting more than twenty-five thousand attendees at the nationally recognized Global Fusion Festival.”
“It is important for us to recognize and celebrate the thriving corporate, private and community relationships of MAC,” states Tom Muldoon, president of the PCVB. “MAC’s influential awardees advocate the shared desire for Philadelphia to remain a top multicultural city.”
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The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, was formed in 1987 as the first multicultural division of a Convention & Visitors Bureau in the nation. MAC maximizes opportunities for the region by promoting Philadelphia as an ethnically diverse visitor destination, encouraging multicultural business and social responsibility that contributes to and benefits from the varying multicultural communities that enhance our region's hospitality and tourism industry. For more information, visit www.PhiladelphiaMAC.org.
