VisitPITTSBURGH History

​VisitPITTSBURGH is dedicated to generating convention, trade show and leisure travel business for the Pittsburgh region.

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1900 — 1949

Learn about the events in the early 1900s that led to the formation of the…

1950s

In the 1950s, the Pittsburgh Convention Bureau, Inc. changed its name to Pittsburgh Convention &…

1960s

The 60's saw some changes in the small staff of four.

1980s

​The 80's started out great for the Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau when it was…

1970s

In the 1970s an average 274 conventions were held in Pittsburgh each year, generating an…

1990s

​The operating budget for the 1989-90 fiscal year was $2.8 million.

2000’s

Learn about how VisitPittsburgh adapted to a changing economy by promoting one tank travel due…