- Things to Do
Free Things to DoYou don't have to spend a dime to have a good time in Pittsburgh!
Family FunMuseums, rollercoasters, riverboats, children's theater, family dining and more.
Sports and RecreationPittsburgh is home to the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and Pitt Panthers.
History + HeritagePittsburgh's history, from the Gateway to the West to a center of industry.
FestivalsWorld-class film, art, music and cultural festivals happening year-round.
OutdoorsOutdoor sports, parks, backpacking, hiking, cycling, boating and more in Southwest Pennsylvania.
ArchitecturePittsburgh's world-class wonders, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater.
Visual ArtsThe Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, public art displays and more.
Performing ArtsMusicals, Theater, Opera, the Pittsburgh Symphony, Jazz, Banjos.
Taste Of Our TownEat local! Farmers markets, CSAs, and food reviews from TABLE magazine.
NeighborhoodsExplore Pittsburgh's 89 distinctive and ethnically diverse neighborhoods.
Pittsburgh PodcastsTake a walking tour of Pittsburgh with these great podcasts from MoGoes.
- Countryside
Armstrong CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Armstrong County.
Beaver CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Beaver County.
Butler CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Butler County.
Greene CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Greene County.
Indiana CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Indiana County.
Lawrence CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Lawrence County.
Mercer CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Mercer County.
Washington CountyFind out what there is to See + Do in Washington County.
Western PA WineriesWith its varied climate, the region is well suited to a wide range of grape varieties.
Covered Bridges47 traditional covered bridges remain standing in Southwest Pennsylvania.
AntiquesPeruse pieces of history and objects of art across the region.
Bed + Breakfast InnsExperience the Countryside first-hand at one of the region's many B+Bs.
- Reunions
Family, School + Military ReunionsReunions offer a tremendous opportunity to experience Pittsburgh.
Bring It HomePittsburgh wants to host your next meeting or convention.
Unique VenuesPittsburgh has plenty of unique venues to accommodate your reunion, regardless of size
Alumni HomecomingsCheck out what your college or university has in store for Homecoming this year.
Reunion HelpNeep help planning your reunion? Let our experts help you!
Register Your ReunionRegister your reunion and receive a sample information pack.
Reunion KitThis handy kit can help you no matter what type of reunion or meeting you are planning.
- Relocation
Personal RelocationEverything you need to know about relocating to America's Most Livable City.
Commercial RelocationJoin Google, Seagate, RAND and a host of others that have come to Pittsburgh.
Relocation ServicesMoving and storage companies, utilities and other relocation services.
EducationColleges, universities, trade schools and local public + private education.
Downtown LivingCondos, shopping, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, downtown transportation.
Community AmenitiesHospitals, media, places of worship, transportation.
Quality of LifeArts + Culture, Family Fun, Outdoor Adventure, History + Heritage.
Relocation DirectoryDirectory of VisitPittsburgh Partners specializing in relocation services.
Send Me InformationSign-up and receive information from our relocation partners.
- Meeting Planners
David L. Lawrence Convention Center1.5 million sq.ft. of state-of-the-art space in the heart of Downtown.
AccommodationsInformation about Downtown hotels, and numbers of committable rooms.
Things To DoWhere to eat, how to have fun, and more.
Off-Site FacilitiesUnique facilities for your reception.
Location + AccessibilityPittsburgh is within 500 miles of 50% of the North American population.
Getting Around TownInformation on travel to Pittsburgh, and tips for navigating the city.
Convention ServicesService suppliers, program planning, facilities, housing and more.
Sales TerritoriesContact information for VisitPittsburgh's Convention Sales staff.
Bring It HomeInvite your organization to bring its convention home to Pittsburgh.
Request For ProposalFill out this form to get started with planning your meeting in Pittsburgh.
Services Lead RequestFill out this form to request leads for all your convention services needs.
Supplier DirectoryListings of all of our service suppliers, business, convention and transportation.
Meeting Planner Guide (PDF)An introduction to the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
Convention Center Guide (PDF)Information and stats for meeting planners.
Three City AllianceThree dynamic destinations that share the same vision and commitment to excellence.- Springtime 2010
- Travel Trade
Suggested ItinerariesThese sample itineraries are a taste of the best the city has to offer.
Planning ServicesWe have a multitude of services to help you plan the most entertaining tour possible.
Group TransportationIn need of a motorcoach? Let our partners help you out.
ReceptivesYour guide to local receptives who will help you plan your perfect tour.
Group Tour StaffOur helpful staff is here to assist you. Find out who to contact to meet your specific needs.
AffiliationsVisitPittsburgh is a proud member of these travel trade organizations.
International InformationInformation on Pittsburgh in a variety of languages.
- Press
Online Press KitA resource for journalists interested in writing about the Pittsburgh region.
Request A Press KitUse this Media Request Form to obtain a print copy of our Press Kit.
News ReleasesCurrent and archived press releases produced by VisitPittsburgh.
Photo RequestsDozens of high-resolution photographs available for editorial use.
Pittsburgh Press ToursVisitPittsburgh cordially invites you to experience Pittsburgh first-hand.
Visitation GuidelinesImportant background for members of the press who are planning a trip to Pittsburgh.
Marketing + Communications StaffWho we are and what we do.
Clip BookFind out what writers at national and international publications have been saying about our city.
- Partners
Partnership InformationLearn how Partnership with VisitPittsburgh is an investment in your future.
Why Join?More business. More leads. More exposure. More ways to profit from millions of visitors.
Join NowBecome a Partner at VisitPittsburgh and help grow your business.
Power of TourismYour partnership helps us increase area tourism, and gives you access to exclusive growth tools.
Partner BenefitsVisitPittsburgh can help you to capitalize on the $3.06 billion tourism market.
TestimonialsHear what our Partners have to say about us.
Partner DirectoryA listing of all of VisitPittsburgh's partners.
Partner EventsUpcoming events for VisitPittsburgh partners.
Partner LoginCurrent partners login to get the latest Convention Calendar.
Multi-Lingual BrochuresPittsburgh and Its Countryside Welcomes the World!
News Releases
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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2009 News Releases
| Article Date | Article Title |
|---|---|
| 03/24/2010 | 2009 Remarkable Year for Region, VisitPittsburgh PITTSBURGH – Throughout 2009, VisitPittsburgh took advantage of events that placed Pittsburgh on the world stage and the organization in the regional spotlight. Beginning with a Steelers Super Bowl win and then the Penguins exciting Stanley Cup victory, the year culminated with the successful hosting of the G20 Pittsburgh Summit. The eyes of the world were on Pittsburgh! |
| 10/21/2009 | Science Matters – Especially in Pittsburgh! PITTSBURGH –VisitPittsburgh is pleased to announce that The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, will be hosted in Pittsburgh in 2012, 2015 and 2018 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. |
| 10/15/2009 | Popular Energy Conference + Expo Expands PITTSBURGH – An energy conference and expo that was originally slated to take place at the Westin Hotel in Pittsburgh is expanding to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center due to the overwhelming response of attendees. |
| 09/04/2009 | G-20 Pittsburgh Summit Briefing NEW YORK CITY – Next week, Governor Ed Rendell, along with Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership’s Bill Flanagan, and one of its key supporters, Greg Babe, president and CEO of Bayer Corp., will be in New York City for an on-the-record briefing at the New York Foreign Press Center. |
| 09/03/2009 | G-20 Pittsburgh Summit National Press Club Briefin WASHINGTON, D.C. – When the White House announced in May that Pittsburgh would be the site of the next G-20 Summit, reporters asked, "Why Pittsburgh?" Get the answers firsthand from Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, who will lead a Pittsburgh Summit Press Briefing at the National Press Club on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. |
| 08/12/2009 | Pittsburgh Hosts Netroots Nation Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh takes center stage in the political arena this year. The world will be watching September 24 and 25 when world leaders come to town for the Pittsburgh Summit. And, the virtual world will be watching in August when Netroots Nation holds their fourth annual event August 13 – 16 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. |
| 07/23/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Launches G-20 Press Room PITTSBURGH – Today, VisitPittsburgh announced that the 2009 G-20 Pittsburgh Summit Press Room is up and running. On this new website, journalists from around the world are invited to learn more about Pittsburgh's economic and environmental transformation. A host of press materials, media contacts, resources and key links are available at www.g20pittsburghsummit.org. |
| 06/17/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Social Network Campaign Scores PITTSBURGH – Nearly 1,400 fans were added to VisitPittsburgh’s page on Facebook in just two weeks. On May, 29, VisitPittsburgh launched a Pittsburgh Penguins Contest that ran until the last game day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, June 12. To enter, users simply needed to become “fans” of VisitPittsburgh’s page on Facebook. |
| 05/19/2009 | If It’s Free, It’s For Me in Pittsburgh! PITTSBURGH – Who said you have to spend money to have a good time? There are plenty of things to see and do without spending a dime in Pittsburgh and Its Countryside! |
| 05/12/2009 | "Travel Matters Rally" Attracted Hundreds PITTSBURGH – Hundreds of business leaders and hospitality employees joined together at a "Travel Matters Rally" in Pittsburgh on May 12. The rally was organized to raise awareness about proposed state funding cuts to the travel and tourism industry that will have broad implications for the Pittsburgh region’s job market and economy. |
| 05/11/2009 | Travel Matters Rally PITTSBURGH – Hundreds of business leaders and hospitality employees will convene at a “Travel Matters Rally,” 10 a.m. at Bessemer Court, Station Square, on Tuesday, May 12. The rally is being organized to raise awareness about proposed state funding cuts to the travel and tourism industry that will have broad implications for the Pittsburgh region’s job market and economy. |
| 03/26/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Reports Another Record-Setting Yea PITTSBURGH – Finally. Some good news! 2008 marked another record-breaking year for VisitPittsburgh and the region’s tourism industry. |
| 03/26/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Announces Convention Bookings PITTSBURGH – Two major convention announcements were made at VisitPittsburgh’s Annual Meeting this morning and both are slated to take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh this year. |
| 03/26/2009 | VisitPittsburgh’s Waterline: Blog On and Learn PITTSBURGH – From sports fanatics to foodies, everyone is invited to tell their Pittsburgh area stories on The Waterline, VisitPittsburgh's new social networking site. Open to local residents and visitors alike, The Waterline is the place for people to log on, create a profile and then blog about their experiences in the Pittsburgh region. |
| 03/26/2009 | 2008 Travel + Tourism Partner Awards PITTSBURGH – VisitPittsburgh announced the recipients of its 2008 Travel + Tourism Partner Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the region’s convention, travel and tourism industry, were presented at VisitPittsburgh’s Annual Meeting, which took place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, March 26, 2009. |
| 01/29/2009 | Phoenix, Pittsburgh CVBs Make Super Bowl Wager PITTSBURGH - "America's Sunniest Metropolis" and "America's Most Livable City" are putting their pride on the line during Super Bowl XLIII. |
| 01/29/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Awards Biggest Steelers Fan Contes PITTSBURGH – Forget Steelers shrines. Instead, try Steelers weddings. And cars. And houses. In what could be called the Craziest Steelers Fan Contest, VisitPittsburgh announced its top winner for the Biggest Steelers Fan Contest today. |
| 01/27/2009 | Pittsburgh Sees Economic Boost for Super Bowl Week PITTSBURGH - The Super Bowl is not even being played in Pittsburgh, but that isn't stopping fans from across Steelers Nation to descend upon this sports mecca to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Arizona Cardinals. |
| 01/27/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Offers “Steelers Central” PITTSBURGH – The fans will be screaming, the floor will be shaking and Terrible Towels will be waving! In Tampa? Of course, but that's nothing compared to the Steelers Mania here in Pittsburgh. Whether you're from the sunny skies of California, the wintery mountains of Denver or anywhere in between, there's no place like Pittsburgh to watch the Steelers go for historic Super Bowl win number six. |
| 01/23/2009 | There’s No Place Like Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH – If you don’t have Super Bowl XLIII tickets in Tampa, there’s no place like Pittsburgh to watch the Big Game. To that end, numerous Pittsburgh area hotels are offering special packages to Steelers’ fans during the week leading up to the Super Bowl. |
| 01/23/2009 | Permission Slip Available for Downloading PITTSBURGH - For those who need a real excuse to be late for work the day after the Super Bowl: It's the official "Won't-Be-In-On-Time" Permission Slip from VisitPittsburgh.com. |
| 01/20/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Launches Search for Biggest Steele PITTSBURGH - Steelers fans are said to bleed black and gold. Now, the search is on to find the most die-hard fan in Steelers Nation. |
| 01/15/2009 | Pittsburgh Benefits from Steelers AFC Championship PITTSBURGH - VisitPittsburgh, the county's official tourism agency, estimates that Sunday's AFC Championship game at Heinz Field against the Baltimore Ravens will result in $20.3 million in direct spending to the local economy. |
| 01/15/2009 | VisitPittsburgh Spearheads MLK Annual Food Drive PITTSBURGH - In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration this month, VisitPittsburgh and local hotels, businesses and organizations are participating in the 2009 Hospitality Food Drive. The annual food drive, which runs through January 30, benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The goal for 2009 is to collect 5,000 lbs. of food to serve thousands of needy individuals. |
