Skal Philadelphia 70 Years of Travel Fun
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SKAL Philadelphia is a branch of SKAL International, a professional organization for tourism leaders around the world. SKAL International was founded in 1932 in Paris, France, and has since grown to become the largest network of travel and tourism professionals globally, with over 14,000 members in over 350 clubs spread across 100 countries. The Philadelphia chapter, like other SKAL clubs, is dedicated to promoting global tourism and fostering a spirit of friendship and camaraderie among its members. SKAL Philadelphia provides a platform for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing among professionals working in various sectors of the travel and tourism industry, including hospitality, transportation, tourism boards, travel agencies, and more. Members of SKAL Philadelphia regularly gather for meetings, events, and social gatherings where they have the opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals, exchange ideas, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the tourism sector. These gatherings often feature guest speakers, presentations, and discussions on topics relevant to the industry. SKAL Philadelphia also participates in various community and philanthropic initiatives, supporting local tourism-related causes and organizations, as well as promoting responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Overall, SKAL Philadelphia serves as a valuable resource and network for tourism professionals in the Philadelphia area, facilitating collaboration and growth within the industry while upholding the values of professionalism, integrity, and friendship.
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- 2. 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 BETSY BARBER Membership MARISKA BOGLE President 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 GREG DESHIELDS Member SHAWN MURRAY Vice President 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 CHRISTOPHER GUIDONE Member JUNE SEMINARIO Secretary 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 DEVON JOHNSTON Communication
- 3. During the early 20th century, the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce focused on boosting tourism and organizing school trips to historical sites. In 1929, the Chamber's Convention and Exhibition Bureau was renamed the Convention and Tourist Bureau, and in 1945, it became the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Later, in 1951, the organization became independent.
- 4. Betsy Barber During the 1950s, Pennsylvania used its official tourism map to promote Philadelphia by featuring families visiting Independence Hall. However, the city's boosters wanted to modernize its appeal. In 1960, the Convention and Visitors Bureau inaugurated a new headquarters and visitor center near the foot of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which resembled a flying saucer from the future. In addition to the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City Representative, the efforts to develop tourism included a Philadelphia Area Council on Tourism (PACT) established in 1961 by Mayor Richard Dilworth but only partially funded by the City Council. Throughout the mid-twentieth century, Philadelphia was advertised as a destination for historical and modern attractions, as depicted on the cover of this Philadelphia Transportation Company guidebook. 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963
- 5. Mariska Bogle Although Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbade racial discrimination in hotels, motels, restaurants, theaters, and all other public accommodations engaged in interstate commerce, they were often discriminated against and refused service, along with other marginalized groups. In Philadelphia, several hotels were involved in legal cases for violating this law. 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
- 6. Mariska Bogle In Philadelphia, city officials viewed many hotel chains, such as Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn, as practical tools for economic redevelopment and urban renewal. The Sheraton at Penn Center, designed by Perry, Shaw, Hepburn, and Dean, was a twenty-seven- story luxury hotel with one thousand luxury rooms built to redevelop the area west of City Hall. In the Fairmount neighborhood, the Franklin Motor Inn (later Best Western Hotel) was constructed on land previously occupied by a warehouse complex. The Y-shaped structure was built on concrete pillars and included a pool parallel to the parking lot. Due to its central location, many performers from the famous Uptown Theater stayed at the inn after their shows; Martin Luther King Jr. resided at this favored motel on his final visit to the city. 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
- 7. Greg DeShields In the early 1970s, Philadelphia underwent its first “restaurant renaissance.” Many downtown workers and residents felt the city lacked a reputable dining- out scene. New Eateries • Alexander’s • Astral Plane • Gilded Cage • Lickety Split • Knave of Hearts • New French Restaurants • Le Pavillon • Lautrec • Les Amis • Déjà Vu • Frog No other French restaurant in Greater Philadelphia received more accolades than Perrier’s Le Bec-Fin, which opened in 1970 on Spruce Street. For several years, Le Bec-Fin received the coveted Michelin three-star award and was considered among the finest restaurants in the United States. 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 As Philadelphia competed with suburban shopping malls and their food courts in the 1970s, the “festival marketplace” arrived with the Louis Sauer (b.1928)-designed New Market, a shopping-dining complex adjacent to Society Hill’s Headhouse Square. New Market’s restaurants range from the • Dickens Inn (English pub fare) • Café Lisboa (Spanish-Portuguese) • Focolare (Italian) • Rusty Scupper (seafood). In 1973, restaurateur Neil Stein (b.1941) opened the Fish Market at Eighteenth and Sansom Streets in Philadelphia. By the late 1990s, Stein’s restaurant empire included Marabella’s, Avenue B, the Striped Bass, and the city’s most popular sidewalk café, Rouge. 1976 PHILADELPHIA LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE OUTBREAK
- 8. Greg DeShields 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 On July 21, 1976, the American Legion opened its annual three- day convention at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania more than 2,000 Legionnaires attended the convention. The date and city were chosen to coincide with America's celebration of the 200th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia in 1776. In late July 1976, a pneumonia-like Legionnaire's Disease illness began killing people who had attended an American Legion convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia one week earlier.
- 9. Shawn Murray In the late 1980s, Philadelphia International Airport received a $695 million, six-year capital improvement program that called for construction to begin on a new $100 million international terminal (Terminal A, completed in 1991); the total renovation of Terminals B, C, D, and E; reconstruction of all public restrooms; a new 2,800-space multi-level parking garage; and enhanced roadway signs. In 1984, 500 ground-level short-term parking spaces were created due to relocating five car rental agencies to self- contained buildings just north of the parking garages. Work also commenced on an $11 million improvement project to the Airport's heating and air conditioning system. 1985 SEPTA inaugurated service on a new rail line connecting the Airport with downtown Philadelphia. A multi-faceted project to greatly improve traffic flow on the often-congested arrivals roadway was completed in 1986. 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
- 10. Christopher Guidone The Port of Philadelphia is a picturesque Delaware River in the heart of Philadelphia. Delaware River Port Authority operates a cruise ship terminal at Pier One of the Philadelphia Naval Business Center. No cruise lines are based at the terminal, although two have scheduled stops in Philadelphia. The terminal handled a peak of 35 sailings in 2006 when the Norwegian Majesty was based there before selling it. The former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard is located at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. The former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, a site of significant historical importance, is located at the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. This facility was used as a shipyard for the U.S. Navy until military activities ceased on September 27, 1996. The RiverLink Ferry is a passenger ferry that connects Penn's Landing with Camden, NJ, allows tourists to reach waterfront attractions on both sides of the river, and it is managed by Hornblower Marine Services. 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Philly Has Hopes To Regain Lost Cruise Business
- 11. June Seminario In 2010, a remarkable taxpayer-funded expansion transformed the Pennsylvania Convention Center from a substantial 435,000 square feet to an awe-inspiring nearly 1 million square feet, solidifying its position as the largest convention center on the East Coast. 2004 Citizens Bank Park • Capacity – 43,651 • Construction Cost = $458 million • Operated by the Philadelphia Phillies • Events include Philadelphia Phillies baseball and concerts. 2003 Lincoln Financial Field • Capacity – 69,176 • Construction Cost = $512 million • 2013-14 (Stadium Revitalization Project = $125 million) • Operated by the Philadelphia Eagles • Events include Philadelphia Eagles football, Temple University football, the Annual Army-Navy football game, international soccer, monster truck events, and concerts. 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
- 12. Devon Johnston The 2016 Democratic National Convention was a presidential nominating convention held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 25 to 28, 2016. The 2017 NFL draft was the 82nd annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible American football players. It was held in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27–29, returning to Philadelphia for the first time since 1961. Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibits • 2014 Pablo Picasso • 2016 John James Audubon and Andy Warhol • 2017 Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent • 2019 Duchamp siblings—Marcel, Gaston, Raymond and Suzanne • 2021 A Jasper Johns 2019 COVID-19 The Philadelphia market has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related decline in travel. The magnitude of the decline has been greater than that experienced by the top 25 markets in the U.S. due to the impact of the pandemic on the leisure segment, particularly international tourism, as well as across the meeting and group segment. Looking ahead, Philadelphia as a city works to heal and rebuild. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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- PHOTO: The demand for hotel rooms during the Centennial Exhibition was illustrated by C.S. Reinhert for the May 27, 1875, issue of Harper’s Weekly, showing a large group of men at the front desk of an unnamed Philadelphia hotel.
- PHOTO: The demand for hotel rooms during the Centennial Exhibition was illustrated by C.S. Reinhert for the May 27, 1875, issue of Harper’s Weekly, showing a large group of men at the front desk of an unnamed Philadelphia hotel.
- PHOTO: The demand for hotel rooms during the Centennial Exhibition was illustrated by C.S. Reinhert for the May 27, 1875, issue of Harper’s Weekly, showing a large group of men at the front desk of an unnamed Philadelphia hotel.
- PHOTO: The demand for hotel rooms during the Centennial Exhibition was illustrated by C.S. Reinhert for the May 27, 1875, issue of Harper’s Weekly, showing a large group of men at the front desk of an unnamed Philadelphia hotel.
- PHOTO: The demand for hotel rooms during the Centennial Exhibition was illustrated by C.S. Reinhert for the May 27, 1875, issue of Harper’s Weekly, showing a large group of men at the front desk of an unnamed Philadelphia hotel.