The Philadelphia Visitor Center and Visit PA have opened a new visitor center at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Located near the airport’s Rocky statue, the center offers maps, recommendations, transportation resources and travel information as well as souvenirs and complimentary postcards for tourists arriving for FIFA World Cup games, the MLB All-Star Game, America’s 250th celebrations and more.
“This summer is one of the most exciting moments in Philadelphia’s history, and first impressions matter. The Philadelphia Visitor Center at Philadelphia International Airport ensures we make a great first impression on travelers joining us from around the world,” said Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center and Philadelphia250. “In partnership with Visit PA, our team will provide immediate access to trusted information and local recommendations that will help visitors make the most of their time in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.”
“Philadelphia is the front door to Pennsylvania for millions of visitors each year, and there is no better time to showcase all that our Commonwealth has to offer,” said Anne Ryan, deputy secretary of tourism for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “This new visitor center creates a warm welcome for travelers arriving from around the globe and helps connect them to the experiences, communities and stories that make Pennsylvania unforgettable.”
“Our mission is to proudly connect Philadelphia with the world, which we have demonstrated tenfold during all of the events of 2026, through enhanced guest experience training and volunteer employee ambassadors greeting visitors in our terminals,” said PHL Interim CEO Tracy Borda. “We’re thrilled to add this visitor center to help our guests find their way around the city, take a piece of Philadelphia with them and make them want to come back and visit again.”
“PHL is often a visitor’s first impression of our city and region,” said Mel Hannah, vice president and general manager of MarketPlace PHL. “The new Philadelphia Visitor Center location enhances the passenger experience by providing valuable travel resources, local recommendations and unique merchandise while helping showcase Philadelphia and Pennsylvania to a global audience.”
