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IN THIS ISSUEPHL MAP & DIRECTORYGet where you’re going with ease using our simplied directory.SILVER ANNIVERSARYMarketPlace PHL celebrates 25 years of providing passengers with meaningful travel experiences.MERCHANT OF THE YEARRecognizing exceptional customer service in our PHL Food & Shops community.PARTNERSHIP WITH PHILABUNDANCEOver 100,000 pounds of food donated to neighbors in need.IT’S SHOWTIME!Upcoming performances at the Kimmel Cultural Center in downtown Philly.GAMES, MUSIC & MOREVisit Rivers Casino Philadelphia for all your entertainment needs.MUST-SEE PHILLYLocal recommendations from the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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5Some people travel through PHL for business or leisure; others are here to visit, vacation and explore. With plenty of reasons to discover Philadelphia, our guests are as unique, diverse and destined for memory-making as the city they’re visiting! That’s why the DiscoverPHL Airport Guide provides a variety of resources and information to make your stay in Philadelphia a special one, no matter what the occasion.In this guide, you can join us in celebrating 25 years of MarketPlace PHL by reading all about our milestone “silver” anniversary, our award-winning Food & Shops program’s annual Merchant of the Year celebration, as well as our partnership with beloved and respected Philadelphia nonprot Philabundance—providing wholesome meals to PHL’s neighbors in need.In addition to learning about PHL’s hardworking team and hunger-relief initiative, be sure to also check out the spectacular art pieces on display throughout the airport. Take a stroll through our many terminals on a self-led museum-quality tour, browsing PHL’s phenomenal collection of locally made art!Last but not least, don’t forget to read our features about Rivers Casino Philadelphia, the Kimmel Cultural Campus and the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau for information on events, performances and other “must-sees” during your stay in Philly.With festive events and celebrations, renowned shops and eateries and impeccable art all to choose from, Philadelphia International Airport offers something for everyone. Whatever your thing is, you’ll be sure to explore— and discover it—at PHL.TABLE OF CONTENTSDirectory Map 2–3Welcome to PHL 5MarketPlace PHL Celebrates 25 Years 7Art at the Airport 8Merchant of the Year Celebration 9Partnership with Philabundance 11Kimmel Cultural Campus 14–15Rivers Casino Philadelphia 17Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau 20Important Information 24 • Travelers with Disabilities • Service Animal Relief Areas • Lost and Found • SkySquad Airport Assistance
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MarketPlace PHL at Philadelphia International Airport celebrated its 25-year anniversary—marking a quarter century of progress for PHL’s ourishing marketplace of highest quality retail, restaurants and services available to travelers.The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation (DOA) and MarketPlace PHL began their partnership in June of 1998, resulting in numerous positive contributions to PHL, including its ever-growing roster of beloved PHL Food & Shops retailers and restaurants. Since the beginning, MarketPlace PHL has been dedicated to creating positive transformations around the airport and providing passengers with meaningful, unforgettable travel experiences and special moments.At the anniversary celebration that took place at the stage between Terminals B and C, MarketPlace PHL took this time to recognize and celebrate the growth and achievements of the businesses that have been partners for all 25 years of this journey—including:“When this partnership began twenty-ve years ago, our vision was to revolutionize the airport shopping and dining experience,” said Jim Tyrrell, Chief Revenue Ofcer at PHL. “Today, after more than two decades, we have successfully built a sustainable, award-winning concession program and an exceptional merchant community. We take immense pride in our longstanding collaboration with MarketPlace PHL and look forward to the ongoing success of our program.”MarketPlace PHL was not the only one celebrating 25 years at the summer anniversary event—the ceremony also highlighted the airport’s Exhibitions Program led by Leah Douglas, Director of Guest Experience at PHL. The program’s visual arts initiative has been a hallmark of PHL since MarketPlace PHL’s inception.“It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 25 years since the beginning of our merchant program and our partnership with the DOA,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Our thanks and congratulations to the DOA, the team at MarketPlace PHL and to the merchants and employees for their hard work—you are all greatly appreciated.”7YUMMY PRETZELS
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The popular hamburger restaurant, Smashburger, was crowned “2023 Merchant of the Year” at MarketPlace PHL’s annual Merchant of the Year Celebration. 9Smashburger, operated by New York Ice Cream Inc., received the top honor in recognition of its consistent delivery of high-quality products and services, exceptional performance and various ongoing contributions to PHL. New York Ice Cream Inc. is a minority-owned participant in the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program.Smashburger offers handcrafted burgers, seared and seasoned-to-order, using fresh, never frozen, 100% Certied Angus Beef®—along with sides, such as Smashfries®, tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic. Alternative menu items include grilled chicken sandwiches, fresh salads and more.Several other PHL establishments were also recognized with awards presented by Clarence LeJeune, Operating Partner of MarketPlace PHL, and Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL.“Congratulations to Smashburger and to all our merchants and concessionaires for another terric year,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. A select group of PHL Food & Shops locations, managers and staff were celebrated with awards over the course of the evening. A full list of winners from the 2023 Merchant of the Year Celebration appears below:OUTSTANDING QUICK-SERVICE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR OUTSTANDING FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR OUTSTANDING SPECIALTY RETAIL OF THE YEARHamid Larbi, Paradies LagardèreMANAGER OF THE YEARWilliam Gardiner, Operations ManagerMARKETPLACE PHL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDABOVE & BEYONDSUSTAINABILITY AWARDOUTSTANDING GUEST EXPERIENCEPHL_Magazine_2023_Outlined.indd 8PHL_Magazine_2023_Outlined.indd 8 5/25/23 9:33 AM5/25/23 9:33 AM
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A collaboration between the hunger relief nonprot, Philabundance, and PHL Food & Shops has recently reached a milestone in donating more than 100,000 pounds of soon-to-expire food from airport concessions to Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) neighbors in need. In total, the joint effort between Philabundance and PHL merchants has resulted in 108,825 pounds of food and approximately 141,500 meals donated as of March 2023.An event was held to commemorate the milestone achieve-ment of 100,000 pounds of food donated to families and communities in need on Wednesday, April 19. The brief ceremony was held at the A/B Loading Dock at PHL, where donated food is staged in safe storage.Representatives from PHL, Philabundance, Food Connect and MarketPlace PHL—who each played essential roles in making this milestone possible, were in attendance at the celebration. Presenters included Atif Saaed, City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation CEO; John Hollway, Philabundance Board President; Megha Kulshreshtha, Food Connect CEO & Head of Product; and Bill Gardiner, MarketPlace PHL Operations Manager.Since 2019, PHL restaurants and merchants bring surplus food items daily to a central point in the airport, where afliates of Philabundance collect them for distribution. “We are proud and passionate about this food donation program,” said Melwood Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “As a family of merchants and concessionaires, helping to put food on the table for others and giving back to our community is always a top priority.”Many of the donated items are ready-to-go meals, such as sandwiches and salads. The majority of these foods are approaching their “best by” dates—the dates the restaurant or retailer decides an item is no longer ideal for sale to customers even though it is still safe for consumption for some time after. Philabundance has created guidelines to determine the number of days beyond an item’s “best by” date that the food is still wholesome.“While Philabundance serves over 135,000 people each week, there are more than 600,000 people in our region, including children and seniors, who go to bed each night not knowing where their next meal is coming from—or if they’ll have one at all,” said Loree Jones Brown, Chief Executive Ofcer of Philabundance, the largest hunger relief organization in the Philadelphia region.Among the PHL Food & Shops contributors to Philabun-dance and MarketPlace PHL’s food donation initiative are Chickie’s & Pete’s, OTG, HMS Host, La Colombe, Chick-l-A, Hudson News and more. There are more than 40 restaurants, express food and grab-and-go locations throughout PHL Food & Shops.“Philabundance is proud of our partnership with Market-Place PHL and the Philadelphia International Airport and grateful for their continued support in providing nutritious food to the communities we serve,” said Jones Brown. “This food rescue partnership offers much-needed relief for families struggling to put food on the table due to rising food costs and reductions of SNAP benets.”PHL MERCHANTS CELEBRATE100,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATED11
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14Welcome to Philadelphia! Flying into the City of Brotherly and Sisterly Love puts you in the heart of a flourishing arts & culture scene. As the region’s home for the performing arts, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus offer something for everyone. From the transformative power of the GRAMMY Award–winning Philadelphia Orchestra to the best of Broadway; to jazz legends and comedians; plus opera, ballet, dance, and more – there is always a performance or event to be enjoyed during your time in our city. Our doors are open for all, bringing together Philadelphia’s diverse communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone. We invite you to our stages on Broad Street to experience the power of the arts with us. Check out highlights of our current season on the next page and visit KimmelCulturalCampus.org for more info. Safe travels!EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF THE ARTS IN PHILADELPHIA
15BEETLEJUICEMay 30—June 11 The ghost-with-the-most is coming to Philadelphia as the adaptation of Tim Burton’s classic film comes to life on stage with an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld.JOHN MELLENCAMP: LIVE AND IN PERSONJune 3The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and winner of countless prestigious awards brings his passion for music and journey as a rock icon spanning more than 35 years to the Miller Theater. KEVIN JAMES: THE IRREGARDLESS TOURJune 16A comedy icon of both film and television, Emmy nominated actor Kevin James brings his brand-new stand-up tour to Philadelphia.WXPN WELCOMES RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: FOLKOCRACYJune 23Rufus Wainwright takes his new album, Folkocracy, on tour with music that revisits his childhood summers spent at folk festivals watching his family on stage. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICALJuly 5—30Enter a world of romance, grandeur, and glory as Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary 2001 film comes to life in a new award-winning musical mash-up extravaganza celebrating Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love. JOCKO WILLINK: A DECISIVE ENGAGEMENTJuly 22Spend an inspiring evening with retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink as he teaches his leadership principles that were featured in his best-selling books and podcast.DISNEY’S THE LION KINGAugust 16—September 10Witness the unforgettable phenomenon that millions have enjoyed as this beloved musical returns to Philadelphia with its landmark direction, stunning visuals, and iconic music. WILD KRATTS LIVE 2.0: ACTIVATE CREATURE POWER!September 23Dive into an all-new stage adventure based on the hit PBS Kids series with the Kratt brothers as they take audiences of all ages on a wild ride learning about the world’s most amazing creatures!THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: OPENING NIGHTSeptember 28Don’t miss a spectacular celebration to begin the 124th season with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra including a performance by 19-time GRAMMY-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma. SCAN FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATIONKimmelCulturalCampus.org2023 EVENT CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIESPhiladelphia International Airport strives to be accessible to all travelers. Information about services for people with disabilities is located online at PHL.org/about/accessibility or by emailing accessibility@phl.org. Services such as sighted guides and wheel-chairs are provided by the airlines. Therefore, please contact your airline for these services. Travelers with disabilities who need assistance through security checkpoints, please call TSA Cares at 1-855-787-2227.SERVICE ANIMAL RELIEF AREASIndoor service animal relief areas are available within every terminal. Visit PHLfoodandshops.com/map to nd the nearest location with our interactive map.LOST AND FOUNDThe Airport’s Lost and Found for items found in the terminals, restrooms, and concessions is located in the Communication Center, which can be accessed on the Departures Roadway between Terminal C and Terminal D. The Communication Center is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-215-937-6888 or lostandfound@phl.org.SKYSQUAD AIRPORT ASSISTANCESkySquad Airport Assistance is now available at PHL to help with your concierge needs. Whether you need help with pets, luggage, children, or getting a loved one to the plane, SkySquad can help! Please visit www.skysquad.com for more information.