Philadelphia experienced a record-breaking summer in 2024, with international travelers and large-scale events propelling visitation beyond pre-pandemic levels. Events such as WrestleMania XL and the Alzheimer’s Association International Congress, coupled with new transatlantic flights at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), fueled the surge.
Between Memorial Day and Labour Day 2024, over 1.6 million hotel room nights were sold in Center City—an 8.2 per cent increase from 2023 and the highest on record, according to Tourism Economics. International visitor spending during May–August grew by 8 per cent year-on-year, with year-to-date…
