Research and Publications

Research on travel and tourism in the Philadelphia region

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The in-house research department at VISIT PHILADELPHIA^® tracks visitor statistics, measures tourism’s impact on the region and provides insight and tracking for every marketing program VISIT PHILADELPHIA develops.

To learn more about VISIT PHILADELPHIA^® research and reports, or to discuss what information may be relevant to your organization and its needs, please contact Andrew Zwarych, Research and Analytics Manager at [email protected].

Research Reports

Research Directory

2023 Tourism Outlook

2023 Outlook for the Economy and the Philadelphia Travel Industry

Research & Marketing Updates

Regional Visitation & Economic Impact

Our Visitors

Hotel Performance

Pennsylvania Tourism Industry

PA Annual Visitation & Economic Impact Reports

The annual Economic Impact of Pennsylvania’s Travel and Tourism Industry report provides state, regional, and county level estimates that demonstrate the vital importance of the travel industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, The report provides estimates of visitor spending, employment and earnings derived from traveler spending, the contribution of the travel industry to the Pennsylvania’s gross state product, and tax receipts derived from traveler spending.