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

Strategic Partners

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