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Take a moment to relax and recharge in the Wellness Lounge, sponsored by Granicus Destinations. Don't miss the opportunity to receive a complimentary chair massage from a professional massage therapist during the following times:
Monday, August 24: 12:25 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25: 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Take a break at The Layover, hosted by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Visit Pennsylvania, in the Gallery just off the main lobby. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, reconnect with friends and shop a curated marketplace featuring local vendors. Be sure to check out the custom hat experience and personalize a baseball cap with Philadelphia-themed patches for a memorable take-home gift. Join us at The Layover Attendee Lounge hosted by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, located in The Gallery on the first level just off the main lobby. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, unwind and catch up with friends, and shop a curated collection of local vendors. Don’t miss the custom hat experience, where you can personalize a baseball cap with your choice of Philadelphia-themed patches, expertly heat-pressed on-site to create a unique keepsake.
The Lounge will be open during the following times:
Sunday, August 23: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 24: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.