About Mac
The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC) was founded in 1987 as a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau to help attract more multicultural visitors to the city. Now celebrating 24 years, MAC continues to work to increase Philadelphia's share of the multicultural meetings and tourism markets.
MAC maximizes opportunities for the region by promoting Philadelphia as an ethnically diverse visitor destination. By encouraging multicultural business and social responsibility, MAC helps the city's varying multicultural communities benefit from the hospitality and tourism industries. MAC maintains an ethnically diverse membership that represent an array of Philadelphia's corporate, government and social communities.
MAC has worked with key industry figures to help increase the presence of multicultural leaders in the industry. Events like its annual Hospitality Education Day help high school and adult students receive training and information direct from people working in the hospitality industry. Annual Seminars provide information on multicultural marketing and help create business opportunities for MAC members. MAC also supports community organizations and networking events that highlight partnerships, membership initiatives and educational programs.
In addition to MAC's work in the meetings and conventions market, MAC has also worked closely with the Asian American community to promote Chinatown, one of Philadelphia's most historic neighborhoods, to visitors. Philadelphia's Native American organizations also work closely with MAC to promote its history, annual festivals and educational programs.
As a city of rich African-American background, MAC works hard to promote the many significant historical and cultural African-American landmarks the city has to offer. And as the city's Latin American & Caribbean community continues to grow, MAC continues to support the many Hispanic businesses, organizations, and events the city boasts.
In pursuit of its commitment to making Philadelphia an inviting place for people of all cultures, MAC has garnered a number of accolades. Among them, MAC was given Hispanic Meeting and Travel magazine's Image Award for the best convention and visitors bureau (East); named by The Washington Post as one of the top 10 places to hold family reunions; and is one of Essence Magazine's top 10 cities for Black families.
From site visits to customized multicultural press and promotional materials, the MAC team seamlessly assists your guests from the baggage claim to the hotel check-out — and beyond.
For more information on MAC contact mac@pcvb.org.