The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) recently appointed Karen Dougherty Buchholz of Flourtown as the new chair of its board of directors. The PHLCVB attracts and facilitates some of the largest events in the city, including the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, the Pope’s visit, the NFL Draft and the FIFA World Cup.

“I am honored to serve as chair of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board of directors” Buchholz told Facilities Online. “The the organization plays a critical role in supporting Philadelphia’s
economy by driving the city’s tourism and hospitality industry, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the PHLCVB and it’s business divisions.”

Dougherty Buchholz currently serves as executive vice president of administration for Comcast Corporation. For more on PHLCVB and Doughtery Buccholz, you can read Facilities Online’s article here.