Journal article
the art of tourism
Economic development journal : EDJ, Vol.12(2), p24
01 Apr 2013
Abstract
Few American cities boast an arts and culture scene that compares to Philadelphia's vast and vibrant offerings. The growth of the city's tourism industry into the lively and robust one that it is today began in 1993 with the opening of the 624,000-square-foot Pennsylvania Convention Center, adjacent to the historic Reading Terminal Market, a bustling and expansive public market in the former Reading Railroad headhouse. And as Philadelphia continues to move away from a manufacturing-based economy, hospitality and creative sectors jobs have proven to be key drivers of growth. Throughout Philadelphia, arts and culture continues to grow as a source of jobs, tax revenue, and economic activity. Philadelphia's investments and increasing cultural vitality has brought the city a long way as a tourism destination over the past two decades. But in the tourism business, it's not enough to build it and hope people come. It's necessary to spread the word too.
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- Title
- the art of tourism
- Creators
- Alan GreenbergerMeryl Levitz
- Publication Details
- Economic development journal : EDJ, Vol.12(2), p24
- Publisher
- International Economic Development Council
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Architecture, Design, and Urbanism
- Identifiers
- 991021889511204721