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Get all the latest News Releases from VisitPittsburgh, or look through our archives for what the news was in past years.
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06/14/2017
VisitPITTSBURGH Recognized as One of Pittsburgh’s Healthiest Employers
VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism promotion agency for Allegheny County, was recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh’s 2017 Healthiest Employers. More
04/19/2017
Pittsburgh to Host 22 NCAA Preliminary and Championship Events in 2018-2022
Representatives from SportsPITTSBURGH and the Pittsburgh Bid Committee, discussed the community-based bid approach that resulted in the NCAA, awarding Pittsburgh 22 preliminary and championship events More
04/06/2017
SportsPITTSBURGH Wins NASC “Marketing Campaign of the Year” Award
VisitPITTSBURGH’s sports development team was honored as the recipient of the 2016 “Marketing Campaign of the Year” Award. More
03/16/2017
VisitPITTSBURGH Reports Positive Results for 2016
At VisitPITTSBURGH’s Annual Meeting today , elected officials and senior staff reported positive results from both events hosted in Pittsburgh last year, as well as new convention and event bookings. More
03/16/2017
Locals Invited to Participate in “Pittsburgh Mighty Beautiful” Contest
VisitPITTSBURGH is developing a fun promotional campaign to get locals more involved with its “Pittsburgh. Mighty. Beautiful.” theme and tagline. More
03/16/2017
VisitPITTSBURGH Announces 2016 Travel & Tourism Partner Awards
PITTSBURGH – VisitPITTSBURGH announced the recipients of its 2016 Travel & Tourism Partner Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the region's convention, sports, travel ... More
03/16/2017
2017 Noteworthy Meetings/Conventions
March 21-24, 2017
PA Association of School Business Officials
62nd Annual Conference
Attendees: 2,250
Direct spending estimate: $2.01 million
April 6-9, 2017
2017 Tekko
Attendees: ... More
03/16/2017
Christina Cassotis Receives VisitPITTSBURGH ?Bob Imperata Passion for Pittsburgh Award
Christina Cassotis, chief executive officer of the Allegheny County Airport Authority received the VisitPITTSBURGH Bob Imperata Passion for Pittsburgh Award at the organization’s Annual Meeting. More
03/16/2017
VisitPITTSBURGH Announces New Board Members
At the organization’s annual meeting held today at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, VisitPITTSBURGH announced the election of five new directors to its board. More
03/09/2017
VisitPITTSBURGH Hires New National Sales Director
VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism promotion agency for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, has hired Michelyn (Mikey) Tinor as its new National Sales Director. More
02/13/2017
VisitPITTSBURGH’s Reveals its 2017 Official Visitors Guide to Pittsburgh
VisitPITTSBURGH unveiled the 2017 Official Visitors Guide to Pittsburgh at a Launch Party held at the Omni William Penn Hotel, to more than 140 guests. More
12/21/2016
SportsPITTSBURGH Signs as Presenting Sponsor of Atlantic 10 Basketball Games on Facebook Live
SportsPITTSBURGH has agreed to be the presenting sponsor of the Atlantic 10’s package of men’s basketball games that will appear on Facebook Live this season. More
12/02/2016
VisitPITTSBURGH Names Tom Loftus Chief Marketing Officer
VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism promotion agency for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, announced the promotion of Tom Loftus to the newly created position of chief marketing officer. More
11/02/2016
Pittsburgh Nominated as a Travel + Leisure ‘2016 Destination of the Year’
What does Iceland, Paris, Korea and Pittsburgh have in common? According to Travel + Leisure’s editors, they are among 17 locations worldwide that have been nominated as ‘Destination of the Year.’ More
09/12/2016
VisitPITTSBURGH Hosts International Food and Wine Travel Writers Association on Press Tour
his week, VisitPITTSBURGH is hosting the International Food and Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) for a first-ever “Food! Glorious Food! Libation!” press tour. More
08/12/2016
VisitPITTSBURGH Announces Fall Lineup of Events
Pittsburgh will host a number of noteworthy events leading up to the holiday season, which will provide a lot of options for both visitors and residents. More
07/26/2016
Replay FX Arcade & Video Game Festival Returns to Pittsburgh July 28-31
More than 3,000 pinball and arcade game experts and other gamers will be showing off their skills when the Replay FX Arcade & Video Game Festival returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. More
07/14/2016
Pittsburgh Hosts 2016 Adidas Karate USA National Championships & Team Trials
The 2016 Adidas Karate USA National Championships and Team Trials is taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, July 14-17. More
07/13/2016
34th Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race to be held this Weekend
This weekend Pittsburgh will again host the nation’s largest vintage sports car racing event and the only one staged on city streets. More
07/06/2016
VisitPITTSBURGH’s Craig Davis Recognized as one of 2016 Most Admired CEOs
VisitPITTSBURGH President and CEO, Craig Davis, was honored by the Pittsburgh Business Times as an admired CEO in the community. The award paid tribute to top executives in the Pittsburgh region. More
06/30/2016
Anthrocon "Furries" Return to Pittsburgh this Weekend
Annual conference will lead to $6.3 million in direct spending in Allegheny County More
06/02/2016
Pickleball Tournament Debuts in Pittsburgh
The first Gamma Pickleball Classic, benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, will be held this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. More
05/31/2016
TEAM SAN JOSE AND VisitPITTSBURGH MAKE STANLEY CUP FINAL SERIES WAGER
Team San Jose CEO Karolyn Kirchgesler and VisitPITTSBURGH President and CEO Craig Davis made a friendly wager for the Stanley Cup Final Series between the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins. More
VisitPENSBURGH Cheers on Penguins
VisitPENSBURGH (aka VisitPITTSBURGH) congratulates the Pittsburgh Penguins for their outstanding year and making it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals! Let’s go, Pens! More
05/26/2016
2016 East Coast Volleyball Championships to be Held this Weekend
The 2016 East Coast Volleyball Championships return to Pittsburgh this weekend for the 8th consecutive year and create more than $4 million of direct spending in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. More
