Philadelphia Sees 97% Visitor Surge for Eagles Super Bowl Win as Valentine’s Day Plans Clash
Center City Philadelphia packed in 353,914 fans on Super Bowl Sunday. The crowd showed a 97% jump from the previous week and was 44% bigger than the 2018 Super Bowl turnout.
“As the Eagles kept winning, it was a big win for restaurants. It was a big win for hotels, people were coming into the city,” said Ben Fileccia of the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association to 6ABC.
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Rachel Pitts is a seasoned radio veteran with over 20 years of experience. She is the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group’s Philadelphia-based radio properties. As a content creator for Beasley Media Philadelphia, Rachel writes articles on family activites, culinary adventures and things to do in the Delaware Valley.
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