Tag Archives: GEP Philadelphia

Food Truck City: Philly

When food trucks are competing with brick and mortar restaurants for “Best Of” awards, you know they are more than just a passing phenomenon. During RIMS, GEP worked with a client looking for a way to promote their brand on … Continue reading

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Tashan Adds Culture to Dine Arounds

Clients are increasingly seeking interesting alternatives to the normal steak or seafood-oriented restaurant- alternatives where daring flavor-chasers can be accommodated alongside an increasing number of gluten intolerances and meat-free diets. Danielle Pinto recommends ethnic cuisines such as Indian, Thai, and … Continue reading

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Hidden Gems Vol. 2

At GEP Destination Management, we pride ourselves on being your local experts. You may already know about the big name hot spots in our destinations, but you may not have heard of these little local treasures:  Arizona: Rock Springs Cafe … Continue reading

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Food Trucking

It looks to be a trend that’s here to stay – mobile food trucks. From bbq to cupcakes, cubans to gourmet popsicles, food trucks offer a world of possibilities in a wide range of locations. Most major cities across the US have … Continue reading

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Green Meetings Industry Council

GEP Philly Account Executive Danielle Pinto has recently joined the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), and is working with a handful of industry colleagues in the formation of the GMIC Mid-Atlantic Chapter. The Green Meeting Industry Council Mid-Atlantic Chapter is dedicated … Continue reading

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Freedom Elite Finds New Home in Philly

Spirit of Philadelphia has entertained many a corporate group on its decks, offering breathtaking views of two cities while sailing the Delaware River. Last month, we were elated to learn the Spirit would welcome a sister ship—the Freedom Elite! Sailing … Continue reading

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Special Events at Lincoln Financial Field

GEP Philadelphia took advantage of the unusually pleasant March weather to experience all of what Lincoln Financial Field had to offer. Lincoln Financial Field is located in South Philly, alongside Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center, and has … Continue reading

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James Beard Finalists Announced

Monday, March 19th marked a day that changed many chef and restaurateurs lives – the James Beard Foundation announce the chefs and establishments that rose to the top of 2012′s best-of-the-best. We’re proud to have many of these restaurants in … Continue reading

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James Beard Foundation Semifinalists

The James Beard Foundation recently announced their semifinalists for this years JBF Restaurant and Chefs Awards. GEP Destination Management is proud that many of our destinations have restaurants and chefs that made the list! To see the complete list of … Continue reading

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ADME International Conference

GEP’s Marty MacKay spent three days in Memphis, Tennessee for the Annual Conference of Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI).  Marty sits on the ADMEI Board and spent the conference with 170 peers from DMCs from around the world … Continue reading

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