Tourism has become increasingly important to Greater Philadelphia’s economy, generating in one year 36 million visitors and $8 billion in economic impact, while supporting 83,000 jobs. In this discussion, take a look behind the campaigns that promote Philadelphia to the region, the nation, and the world. The discussion will be moderated by Charlene Mires of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities at Rutgers-Camden with panelists including Richardson Dilworth of Drexel University, Meryl Levitz of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, and Bob Skiba of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides.
Philadelphia, the Place that Loves You Back

Philadelphia, the Place that Loves You Back

Thursday, 2/23/12
12:30 am - 2:00 am
Event Type
Lecture/Panel Discussion
Act 48/CEU Credits Offered
Independence Visitor's Center
525 Market St.
19106
Philadelphia
, PA
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Pennsylvania
Cost
Free
Contact Information
This event is part of the Greater Philadelphia Roundtable series “Phrasing Philadelphia” presented by the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia.