Who We Are
Chester County Tourism promotes Chester County, Pennsylvania, as an appealing tourism destination, generating economic impact and jobs and contributing to quality of life for those who live and work here. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Chester County residents and workers through the economic and community benefits of tourism.
How May We Help You?
TRAVEL PLANNING ASSISTANCE
For assistance with travel plans, please contact the Visitor Center Info Desk at 484-770-8550 or sign up for a free tourism guide.
VISITORS
You can find tips & advice, and maps for self-guided itineraries for your visit to beautiful Chester County at the official Tourism Information Center, located:
300 Greenwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Members of the media can reach us at: Nina Kelly, Director of Marketing Communications
nina@brandywinevalley.com
484-840-7222
Your Chester County Team
Susan Hamley Executive Director
Susan has the pleasure of leading the Chester County Tourism team of talented, passionate individuals to new heights and successes for the organization. She is responsible for driving strategic planning, ensuring cohesiveness towards our Vision, managing administration and Board relations, and supporting economic development initiatives that benefit Chester County and its many different stakeholders.
Nina Kelly Director of Marketing & Communications
A natural storyteller, Nina loves her role in inviting visitors and press to experience the beautiful Brandywine Valley. She manages strategic planning and content for marketing campaigns, collateral materials and the website - BrandywineValley.com. She is proud to work side by side with the entire team to promote Chester County’s Brandywine Valley as a most desirable destination.
Courtney Babcock Director of Sales
Born and raised in Kennett Square, Courtney oversees the Sales Team. Connecting meeting planners with the right hotels and venues to meet their needs is her specialty. Tour Operators rely on her expertise to develop itineraries that will showcase the region’s top attractions. Courtney is proud to promote her hometown as one of the finest destinations for creating memorable meetings and events.
Greg Edevane Director of Global Development
As Director of Global Development, Greg works with regional partners marketing Chester County and The Countryside of Philadelphia to international travelers. Targeted countries include the U.K., Germany, France, Italy and India. He manages in-country representative firms, developing itineraries for travel trade and content for international press which all lead to positive awareness of and visitation to Chester County.
Alicia Smith Finance
Behind the scenes, Alicia manages the organization’s financial processes and records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. She monitors and analyzes accounting data to produce financial reports and statements. Because of her financial savvy, we consistently ace annual audits. Alicia also runs HR functions that support our most important assets – our people.
Will Swan Social & Multimedia Marketing Manager
Our Social Media & Multimedia guru, Will has been with the team since 2014 bringing the beauty of Chester County to life with stories, images, and videography. Along with his robust social media posts and analytics, he manages website components and digital marketing strategies. Send your best images & videos to Will so he can help your business reach new heights on the web.
Travis Geiser, STS Sports & Events Sales Manager
Sports tourism reaches every corner of Chester County and creates millions of dollars in economic impact each year. Travis leads the planning, marketing, sales and service efforts for this signifi cant market to meet the needs of our clients and business partners through large multi-day sports competitions and events. His passion and savvy for sports tourism and the Brandywine Valley fuel his success.
Michelle Cope Manager of Visitor & Partner Services.
Known for her knowledge of the Brandywine Valley Tourism Visitors Center history, Michelle manages our Guest Services team and the Tourism Information Center. As Partner Services Manager, she creates and enhances our Partner Outreach initiatives to build strong relationships and synergies with each other. A born party planner, Michelle thrives on making the most memorable events for our Partners and Clients.
Jack Lodge Communication Technology Manager
A Chester County native with an eye for the digital world, Jack manages the organization’s technical marketing footprint. His role allows him to mix his personal interests in history and beverage tourism among other local passions that represent this destination. Jack has driven our organization’s move to a new, fresh website with enhanced design and capabilities, and continues to enhance and improve our digital visitor experiences.
Andrea Fasula Sales and Events Coordinator
Andrea brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry to the organization. She ensures the team has the support and tools needed to create the best possible experiences for planners and visitors to Chester County. She enjoys meeting people and her passion is attending events and spreading the word about all the Brandywine Valley offers.