Greater Philadelphia Tourism 2012: A Report to the Region

According to the PressNational Geographic Traveler“The spirit of independence lives on in Philadelphia’snewest attractions, shops, and restaurants.”– July-August 2011The New York Times“Philadelphia, like so many American cities, hasenjoyed a fractal explosion of different styles ofrestaurants … There are much-praised, chef-drivenmagnets like Mica, Zahav and Barbuzzo. There areambitious, ante-raising chefs like Marc Vetri andJose Garces. There’s the vibrant energy of Mr. Starr’srestaurants, and a boom in beer-centered gastropubsand B.Y.O.B. spots.” – March 7, 2012Frommers.com“ … I learned of upcoming developments in thatCity of Brotherly Love that will make it a realcontender for the top American position in theworld of art. Three imminent openings of newart museums and museum exhibits will makePhiladelphia the equal of any other U.S. city in thecultural field.” – January 17, 2012Everett Potter’s Travel Report“What you need to understand about Philadelphiais that better than in any other American city, the oldand the new co-exist splendidly, offering a winningmix of the historic and the hip.” – May 31, 2011NYMetroParents“Visit the historical city of Philadelphia with yourfamily, which is not only just around the cornerfrom NYC, but offers everything from a wide arrayof family-friendly museums and exhibits to deliciousmelt-in-your-mouth cheesesteaks.” – August 8, 2011California Home + Design“From gastronomic goodies to a state-of-the-artmuseum, the City of Brotherly Love will provide anaffair to remember.” – January 2012ABCNews.com“[Philadelphia is] a wonderful place. It’sgot a great dining scene—over 200 BYOrestaurants, which makes it really affordable.”– May 1, 2012The Wall Street Journal’s wsj.com“New York is developing a Philadelphia complex.Jay-Z and Alicia Keys may soon be in a KeystoneState of Mind. Woody Allen might film a comedyof manners in Rittenhouse Square. East Hamptonwants a Wawa store. … What’s next? Live fromPhiladelphia—it’s Saturday Night!” – August 2, 2011Los Angeles Times“If Boston was the cradle of liberty, Philadelphia wasthe nursery. The Declaration of Independence, theConstitution and the Liberty Bell were born here,and Valley Forge is but 20 miles away.” – July 10, 2011The Huffington Post“Philadelphia looms large in American history.… But here’s the real surprise -- it’s a rather hipmetropolis.” – June 2, 2011Bizjournals.com/philadelphia“One of the bright spots in the local economy isPhiladelphia itself, which has seen growth in itspopulation, improved housing stock, and expansionin restaurants, retailers and other amenities that havemade it a 24/7 hub of activity during the recession.”– January 6, 2012Harrisburg’s The Patriot-News“Philadelphia has countless art treasures to savor asyou wait for the Barnes to open.” – March 18, 2012Aircanada.com/enroute“Cream cheese, pretzels, cheese steak – three things youlove about Philly. But did you know that it’s also a cityvirtually overflowing with the arts?” – July 29, 201124 Greater Philadelphia Tourism 2012: A Report to the Region