Philadelphia Tourism And Hospitality Businesses Expect To Benefit From Harris-Trump Debate

CBS Philadelphia

September 10, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As Philadelphia gears up to host the U.S. presidential debate Tuesday, local businesses and hospitality workers are getting ready for an influx of visitors. According to Visit Philadelphia, 1,300 members of the media are expected to come into the city to cover the event, which will be at the National Constitution Center.

Hotels are already starting to see a positive economic impact, according to Ed Grose, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association. He said hotels started to experience higher volume starting Sunday night, a typically slow time for the industry.

"People like our front desk clerks, our bellmen, our housekeepers — they're all going to get extra hours this week, and it's going to be good for them and their families," Grose said.

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