FIFA World Cup 2026
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Dre’s Water Ice Eyes Major Expansion With New Facility As Philly Hosts World-Class Events
Dre’s Water Ice has grown from a humble West Philadelphia push cart into one of the city’s rising food brands, fueled by a mix of…
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Philadelphia Hotels Not Seeing Many Bookings From World Cup Hype
Despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, there hasn’t been much of a spike when it comes to hotel bookings in…
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Philadelphia’s 2026 Sports Boom: What the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game Mean for the Local Economy
“Philadelphia has what it takes to host the world.” Those were the words spoken by Kevin Kaiser, adjunct full professor of finance at The Wharton…
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Philadelphia Bar Owners Are Split On Temporary Extended Curfew Law Going Into Effect This Summer
In late March, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill allowing Philadelphia restaurant and bar owners to stay open until 4 a.m. for a portion of…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for…
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.1M in State Funding to Upcoming Philadelphia Sporting Events
Pennsylvania and the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro is investing nearly $5 million to support the state’s upcoming sporting events, including $3.1 million to Philadelphia’s,…
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Philadelphia Small Businesses Hope to Convert 2026 Tourism Surge into Sustained Growth
Philadelphia expects a major tourism-driven economic windfall this year, but the city needs proper strategy and preparation to ensure small businesses do not miss out,…
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Philadelphia-Based Aramark Will Play Key Role in Local 2026 Festivities, Here’s Why
A number of events will be taking place throughout Philadelphia and Aramark will play a significant role in the festivities, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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Airbnb Reveals Philadelphia Projections for Visitors, Regional Economic Impact for FIFA World Cup 2026
Airbnb is projecting that around 17,000 visitors will book its rentals during the FIFA World Cup 2026, creating what it estimates to be $167 million…
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Travel + Leisure Names Philadelphia Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food and Drinks
As people continue brainstorming or finalizing travel plans for 2026, Travel + Leisure Editors have compiled a list of options and Philadelphia made the top…
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What is the Expected Economic Impact of Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Games?
The official match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released. As a result, a second look is being taken to analyze the…























