And rates for flying there are great. Puchalski's criteria for a meetings destination are the three A's - affordability, availability, and accessibility. Puchalski selected Allentown, a midsize urban destination, for the same reasons many planners are putting business groups in second and third tier meeting settings. Convention bureaus at midsize locales are also learning to promote their unique attributes of less congestion, spectacular scenery, and enticing recreation choices to urban-bound business people who are hungry for something more than the standard fare. And with current prices in the Big Apple sitting at the top of the national cities list for expense, Bucks is gaining even more popularity.
Most points are only about an hour's drive from Manhattan.
Bucks' tranquil and scenic countryside is filled with loads of heritage, country inns, and fine dining, represents urban refugee fulfillment, he said. What our vendors consider top high prices here are very attractive to those folks. For example, if Philadelphia is booked, Valley Forge can be the answer. Only 18 miles from downtown, Valley Forge boasts 40 hotels with meeting space and five conference centers. Furthermore, smaller destinations frequently offer greater lodging variety.