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Fall Forecast
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Craig DavisPresident & CEO,
VisitPITTSBURGH
Today’sPresenting Sponsor:
Today’s Event Partners:
Pittsburgh Business TimesPittsburgh Transportation GroupThe University of Pittsburgh
Craig DavisPresident & CEO,
VisitPITTSBURGH
Jason FulviExecutive Vice President,
VisitPITTSBURGH
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Milwaukee Brewers:August 27 – 7:05PMAugust 28 – 7:05PMAugust 29 – 7:05PM
St. Louis Cardinals:August 30 – 7:05PMAugust 31 – 7:05PMSeptember 1 – 1:35PM
Chicago Cubs:September 12 – 7:05PMSeptember 13 – 7:05PMSeptember 14 – 7:05PMSeptember 15 – 1:35PM
San Diego Padres:September 16 – 7:05PMSeptember 17 – 7:05PMSeptember 18 – 7:05PMSeptember 19 –
12:35PM
Cincinnati Reds:September 20 – 7:05PMSeptember 21 – 7:05PMSeptember 22 – 1:35PM
Pirates' Upcoming Home Games
New Jersey Devils October 3, 2013 HOME OPENER
Buffalo Sabres October 5, 2013 FAN INVASION
New York Islanders October 25, 2013 FAN INVASION
Boston Bruins October 30, 2013 FAN INVASION
Philadelphia Flyers November 13, 2013 STATE RIVALS
Toronto Maple Leafs November 27, 2013 FAN INVASION
New Jersey Devils December 13, 2013 FAN INVASION
Calgary Flames December 21, 2013 FAN INVASION
Penguins' Home Game Schedule
BIG SPORTS Weekend
October 19 October 20
vs.
Baltimore Ravens
(4:25PM)
vs.VancouverCanucks(1PM)
vs.Old Dominion(TBD)
In addition to all the sporting events, Pittsburgh will be hosting the Energy Action Coalition: Power Shift 2013.• October 18 – 21, 2013• 10,000 attendees
Tennessee Titans September 8, 2013SEASON OPENER
Chicago Bears September 22, 2013 FAN INVASION
Baltimore Ravens October 20, 2013 FAN INVASION
Buffalo Bills November 10, 2013 FAN INVASION
Detroit Lions November 17, 2013 FAN INVASION
Miami Dolphins December 8, 2013 FAN INVASION
Cincinnati Bengals December 15, 2013 FAN INVASION
Cleveland Browns December 29, 2013 BIG TICKET WEEKEND
Steelers' Home Game Schedule
Chris FerrisAssociate Athletic Director,
University of Pittsburgh – Department of Athletics
Florida State September 2, 2013FAN INVASION
New Mexico September 14, 2013 FAN INVASION
Virginia September 28, 2013 FAN INVASION
Old Dominion October 19, 2013 FAN INVASION
Notre Dame November 9, 2013 FAN INVASION
North Carolina November 16, 2013 FAN INVASION
Miami November 28, 2013 FAN INVASION
Panthers' Home Game Schedule
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Paul Organisak
Vice President of Programming, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Jonathan Gaugler
Media Relations Manager, Carnegie Museum of Art
October 5, 2013-March 16, 2014Carnegie Museum of Art
A major exhibition of new international art, a playground, the museum's collection, and an engagement with the city of Pittsburgh
•Inaugurated in 1896
•Built the museum’s collection
•A destination for international art lovers
October 5, 2013-March 16, 2014
New voices rooted in history, a sense of place,
and play
Pedro Reyes, b. 1972, Mexico City
Rokni Haerizadeh, b. 1978, Tehran
Zoe Strauss, b. 1970, Philadelphia
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Joyce LeeVice President – Community Relations / Sales,
Pittsburgh Transportation Group
Yellow Cab
100th Anniversary of Service
“100 Years of Moving Pittsburgh”
Proclamation from Mayor’s Office
“The Year of Yellow Cab”
New Vehicle design
Wheelchair vehicle introduction
•Propane/wheelchair vehicle introduction
•President held editorial boards with media
zTrip
Allows customers to call for Yellow Cab, Sedan,and SuperShuttle service from their Smart Phones.
COFFEE TABLE BOOK
• Yellow Cab 100 year anniversary book is currently being developed.
Scheduled Events
• September 11- Yellow Cab Driver Barbeque
• October 12 – Part of the Columbus Day Parade
• October 17 – Gala – 5:30PM-8PM
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Russell HowardVice President, Special Events & Development,
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Leigh WhiteVice President, Marketing & Communications,
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
53rd Annual Light Up Night®
only inDowntown Pittsburgh
Friday, November 22, 2013
• More light in LIGHT UP NIGHT®!
• Expanding into new venues (stay tuned!)
• A brand new Light Up Night® Website to make the event MORE interactive and easier to follow along!
• Light Up Night® will be filled with all your favorite events from previous years including:• Unity Tree Lighting• Fifth Avenue Place
Activities, PPG Place Events (including the opening of the Ice Skating Ring), One Oxford Centre Happenings
Season of Lights Returns to Market Square• 150,000 LED Lights
• Choreographed to Holiday Music• Including the unique Sphere Tree
First Holiday SaturdaySaturday, November 23
Kicks off at 10:00 a.m.Parade of Heroesthrough Downtown Pittsburghfeaturing:• Regional Fire Departments• Local Celebrities• Area Marching Bands• And the man of the hour…
SANTA!
OpeningSaturday, November 23
Noon
In its second year the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ returns to Market Square
New for 2013:• Opening one week earlier• Reconfigured layout of Holiday
Chalets will more than double the vendor square footage – MORE VENDORS!
• Anchor Tenant to be announced soon!
• Gorgeous new chalet-style stage featuring daily regional, holiday and ethnic entertainment
• Open Daily November 23 – December 23 (closed Thanksgiving)
At Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ Visit Santa Claus Daily
• Custom built Downtown Pittsburgh Home• For a donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community
Food Bank, receive your photo with Santa• New this year – photos will be available digitally to
share via social media
Holiday Saturdays in Downtown Pittsburgh
• Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley – taking you to all the Downtown Pittsburgh hotspots
• Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides• One Oxford Centre• PPG Place
• Ice Skating & Santas from around the world at The Wintergardens at PPG Place
• US Steel Building Crèche
Downtown Holiday Shopping
• PDP is committed to a cooperative, regional, on-going ad campaign, positioning Downtown Pittsburgh as the center of Holiday Shopping in Western Pennsylvania.
Black Friday – November 26, 2013
• Downtown Pittsburgh offers a traditional Holiday Shopping Experience…
• Anchored by Peoples Gas Holiday Market™, • Downtown Pittsburgh will be the place to
• shop for one-of-a-kind gifts• visit with Santa• dine at high-quality local restaurants• take in theater performances in the Cultural
District• create Holiday Memories
• Black Friday brings a bonus day of carriage rides and the Holly Trolley, as well as a full day of music on the stage in Market Square
• Free parking at all Pittsburgh Parking Authority Garages on Black Friday and every Saturday from November 24 – December 21
New PDP Outreach & Marketing
• Tour Bus Companies• Pittsburgh International
Airport Advertising • Pittsburgh Port Authority
Advertising• Holiday Season Website
• Mobile responsive• Will include shopping
destinations• Up-to-date
entertainment schedules
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Darcy KucenicDirector of Highmark First Night
Pittsburgh,Manager of Education & Operations
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Scott Harbaugh
Meteorologist, WPXI
Jason FulviExecutive Vice President,
VisitPITTSBURGH
Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race• September 29, 2013• 10,000 Runners
Remaking Cities Congress• October 15-18, 2013
Energy Action Coalition, 2013 Power Shift• October 18-21, 2013• 1,115 peak rooms• 10,000 attendees
American Physical Society, 2013 Fluid Dynamics Conference• November 22-26, 2013• 1,048 peak rooms• 2,400 attendees
Upcoming Conventions
Lynne Popash
Vice President, Partnership Development,
VisitPITTSBURGH
Final Wrap Up& Raffle Winners
Thank you for attending!Next VisitPITTSBURGH Event:
Social Media Education Series“Building a Strong Social Partnership”Friday, September 6, 2013Pittsburgh Winery4 – 6PM